Playgrounds are an integral part of Dutch life. The weather here is often rainy and cold, so indoor playgrounds are also available and awesome. We’ve tried out quite a few but consistently visit one – Avontura. Here is a list of all the things I love about Avontura. Free Wi-Fi. The kids run around and […]
Continue readingI’ve been charmed by Delft since the moment we first set foot here three years ago. I walk the streets daily and I am still in complete awe of Delft’s charm. Little did I know how much more I would discover about this charming city through the Delft Photography Tour. The Delft Photography Tour is […]
Continue readingThis post contains affiliate links. We are in the middle of an unusually hot summer in the Netherlands. While we are only 40 minutes from the North Sea beach, by tram, we have several lake beaches just a twenty minute bike ride from Delft city center. Lake beaches in the Netherlands are a great way […]
Continue readingOne of my favorite activities I’ve done in Delft was open painting day at the Royal Delft pottery factory. After the event was over they hosted a contest on Instagram and I won. My prize was high tea at Royal Delft. I couldn’t wait to go try it out a fun tea in Delft, but […]
Continue readingJust in time for Valentine’s Day, Jeff and I headed into Delft for a fun, one-of-a-kind, date night. Something Extra, a costume shop on a main road into Delft, offers a variety of “Dutch” photo options. Although we did this as a couples activity, they also do family portraits. Actually, they will do just about […]
Continue readingI love everything Christmas. Since arriving in Europe, the Christmas Markets have played a huge role in my winter festivities. I try to cram in as many as I possibly can. We have found them all to be different and worth exploring in their own right. So despite many online mixed reviews, when we found […]
Continue readingOne fall weekend each year, Royal Delft opens its doors to the community for Delft Blue Days. During Delft Blue Days admission to the Royal Delft factory is free (typically €13.50) and they host a variety of activities for adults and children. My dear friend Julia made sure we had it on our calendars this […]
Continue readingThe Womanhood Studio in Delft is an iconic location for those of us who live here. It’s a centerpiece of the mom life in Delft, offering classes for women at all stages of motherhood. I first found the studio while I was pregnant with the Little Little, in search of a prenatal massage. Turns out […]
Continue readingMy Facebook feed is full of last day of school pictures from my U.S. friends but here in the Netherlands it is business as usual. Our Summer holiday doesn’t start until mid-July. The temperatures this year have been fluctuating between ‘grab your summer coat’ and ‘run through the sprinklers’ for the last few days. Meanwhile […]
Continue readingHands down one of the best, and most underutilized experiences in Delft is to paint your own piece of Delft Blue Pottery at De Delftse Pauw. There are two shops in Delft where you can go see how Delft Blue is made. De Delftse Pauw is the smaller family-owned operation. (Read about our visit here.) […]
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