The HotTug boats in Rotterdam are a great way to see some of Rotterdam’s architecture, enjoy a boat trip and relax in a hot tub with your friends.
Rotterdam Harbor Delights
Rotterdam thrilled us again with an amazing photography exhibition and lunch in the historic home of the Holland America Line.
The Kunsthal Museum in Rotterdam
The Kunsthal Museum in Rotterdam sits on the museumpark and has rotating exhibits of modern art. A neighbor told us that we should not miss the current exhibition of hyper realism so we made plans to head to Rotterdam one morning while the kids were in school. We have been extremely lucky to have a …
A Vintage Photo Session at Sugarcoated in Rotterdam
You might have guessed that Jeff and I are not really dinner and a movie date people. We are always seeking out unique experiences wherever we are. Our frequent moves provide a good excuse to straddle the line between tourist and local in our hometown. When we heard about Sugarcoated, a vintage photo studio in …
Kid Space in Rotterdam – Villa Zebra
Villa Zebra was a zonk for our kids. Jeff found it cramped, underdeveloped and boring. This small exhibition space and activity center across the Nieuwe Maas from downtown Rotterdam has loads of potential but fell flat. Tickets cost 7 EUR per person – adults pay – so a few hours at Villa Zebra can add up. …
Museum Rotterdam – The Whole City in One Place
An easy 10-minute walk southeast of Rotterdam Central Station, Museum Rotterdam is a home run for kids! It took us over a year of living less than 20 kilometers from the museum to finally make it there. The Maritime Museum in Rotterdam tends to get all the accolades because it has a kids play area on …
Prison Escape!
Imagine a three-hour trip into the world of prison. Then try to escape, if you dare! Prison Escape is a game (think escape room, but legit) where you willingly report to a now-retired prison in Rotterdam to be locked up. To keep things fun for everyone, I cannot tell you many details, but here is what …
Rotterdam Half Day with Toddlers
A stormy Sunday seemed like the perfect time for some local exploration. The wind was strong so we ditched the bikes and walked to the bus station instead. The bus takes about the same amount of time as biking to the Delft train station but is decidedly cozier on these wintry days. The train is always …
De Pannenkoekenboot
One rainy Sunday we boarded the pancake boat for a cruise departing out of Rotterdam. This is a perfect activity for a family to enjoy together. The boat leaves from the dock just beside the Euromast tower. There is plenty of metered street parking and a paid parking lot attached to the docks. We boarded …
Rotterdam Zoo With Kids
This morning we headed out to check out the Rotterdam Zoo. Although we can drive there, and probably will in the future, today we biked to the Delft train station and took the #40 bus (the local bus organization is called: RET). The bus takes about 30min and drops you off less than a block …