Nijmegen, Netherlands; it’s nice to meet you! Our first introduction to the historic and beautiful city was when we agreed to housesit in the nearby village of Beek-Ubbergen for two months. However, on our frequent trips into the city, we quickly learned that there are numerous great things to do in Nijmegen!… Read the rest
Dutch Cuisine: 18 Things To Eat in The Netherlands
Before arriving in the Netherlands, the only thing we knew about local Dutch cuisine was cheese and Dutch apple pie. While the idea of gorging on nothing but these Dutch delicacies sounded tempting, during our two-month stay we sampled a variety of delicious Netherlands food.… Read the rest
4 Reasons To Visit Beek-Ubbergen, Netherlands
When we agreed to housesit for the holidays in the small village of Beek-Ubbergen in the Gelderland Region of the Netherlands, we expected small town charm – and we got it. Beek, Netherlands is a one grocer, one post office, one pub, two bakery type of town; a stark contrast from Amsterdam!… Read the rest