Amsterdam Archives - Rachel's Ruminations https://rachelsruminations.com/category/travel/europe-travel/western-europe/the-netherlands/amsterdam/ Taking the road less traveled Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:17:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 A complete SAIL Amsterdam 2025 guide https://rachelsruminations.com/complete-sail-amsterdam-guide/ https://rachelsruminations.com/complete-sail-amsterdam-guide/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:07:28 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=14417 Sail Amsterdam is a massive gathering of ships, from tall ships to rowboats, in the port of Amsterdam every 5 years. Read this complete guide to SAIL Amsterdam 2025!

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/complete-sail-amsterdam-guide/feed/ 12 Finding your way in Schiphol Airport Amsterdam https://rachelsruminations.com/things-to-do-at-schiphol-airport-amsterdam/ https://rachelsruminations.com/things-to-do-at-schiphol-airport-amsterdam/#respond Sat, 28 Oct 2023 18:17:04 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=83311 Flying out of Schiphol? Read here all the steps to finding your way in Schiphol easily, and lots of ideas for things to do at Schiphol Airport while you wait for your flight.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/must-see-places-in-the-netherlands/feed/ 2 Two Boat Bike Tours, compared https://rachelsruminations.com/two-boat-bike-tours-compared/ https://rachelsruminations.com/two-boat-bike-tours-compared/#respond Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:48:51 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=18217 On Boat Bike Tours, the boat serves as a floating hotel while guests go cycling. Read this review of their Northern route trip and a comparison of their standard vs. premium ships, plus some tips!

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]]> Muiderslot Castle (a.k.a. Amsterdam Castle) https://rachelsruminations.com/muiderslot-castle/ https://rachelsruminations.com/muiderslot-castle/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:10:53 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=13381 I’ve seen a lot of castles in my travels, but Muiderslot Castle is a real classic: a drawbridge over a moat and four corner towers, designed for defense.

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