Explore the Netherlands with us, from charming canals in Utrecht and Amsterdam to countryside escapes and biking capital of the world, Houten. These posts share our personal travel insights, tips, and cultural discoveries.
In this second episode, we take Cassandra’s father, Cassidy, who is from the Cayman Islands, to Rotterdam, Netherlands. We have lunch, see some sights in the city, and take him on a cruise at the Port of Rotterdam, where he worked on a cargo ship more than 60 years ago. During the cruise, we interview […]
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Join us on the Netherlands adventure of a lifetime as we explore the wonders of this beautiful country and our family’s connections to this amazing place. In this first episode, we travel with Cassandra’s father from the Cayman Islands to the Netherlands, where we meet our daughter and begin our explorations in Utrecht and Houten.
Amsterdam, Netherlands is a beautiful city, and in the autumn, it is absolutely spectacular! Join us as we explore the incredible canals of Amsterdam, lined with wonderful golden trees and picturesque, colorful houses and historic buildings. We will walk together as we cross bridges spanning the canals, and then we slowly cruise through the canals
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The Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands is the largest seaport in Europe, and is the largest port in the world outside of Asia. Join us on this beautiful, relaxing, and impressive cruise around the port as we enjoy the scenery, appreciate the beautiful architecture, and admire the incredible engineering that went into building this
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Join us on a beautiful and relaxing walking tour of Efteling, the largest theme park in the Netherlands! All of this footage is from July 2025, except for one small part on the monorail that was filmed in November. 🎥 Watch us on YouTube!
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Let’s check out the biggest roller coasters at Efteling, the largest theme park in the Netherlands! This is one of our favorite places to go when we visit the Netherlands. Efteling has the perfect mix of thrilling rides, magical adventures, and fun for families and people of all ages. 🎥 Watch us on YouTube!
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Take a slow, summer walk with us through quiet places in the Netherlands with peaceful acoustic background music. We visit the gorgeous Utrecht University Botanic Gardens, walk along beautiful backcountry bike paths and nature trails, peruse the amazing outdoor flower market in downtown Utrecht, and we even get up close with some cute sheep! 🎥 Watch
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Utrecht is a charming and historic Netherlands city that blends historic architecture and vibrant city life with quiet canals, gardens, nature, and outdoor activities. Join us on this peaceful walking and kayaking tour, with peaceful and immersive music, of some of the best scenery and wonderful experiences in and around this beautiful city! 🎥 Watch
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Join us on a peaceful kayaking tour through the heart of historic Utrecht, Netherlands! Listen to the sounds of the water, the paddles, and the city life, as we glide past colorful flowers, busy restaurants, nature parks, boaters, historic buildings, and tunnels beneath the city streets. We even paddle past a live singing performance at
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Enjoy this peaceful biking experience through Houten, Netherlands, and the Netherlands countryside, with gentle, calming, acoustic music. All of this footage was recorded between July 7 and 14, 2025. Houten is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world where many people of all ages use bicycles as their primary transportation to get to
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