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Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries
by Sanne de Vries
This show is a slow, ground-level guide to a country that is mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed polder. Travelling here means moving through a dense western Randstad, quieter northern provinces and the delta of the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt. The landscape is unmistakably Dutch: flat, wet, engineered and lived in.Over the first year the host settles in Amsterdam, then moves outward to Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. Later episodes reach Fryslân, where Frisian is an official language, the Zeeland delta, and the hills of South Limburg in the southeast — places beyond the Randstad tourist headline.Across episodes the seasons change and places are revisited: a canal in Amsterdam in autumn, a Fryslân village in winter fog, a polder road in spring. The show works by accumulation, letting one region settle before moving to the next connected place. By the end, the Netherlands feels known the way a resident knows it, not the way a visitor passes through.Sanne de Vr
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Leeuwarden Oldehove Scaffolding and Canal Boats
Sanne explores Leeuwarden on a rainy day, visiting the Fries Museum and De Alde Feanen national park. She discusses the cost of living, the importance of the Frisian language, and practical advice for new residents. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Indische Buurt, Waagplein, De Waag, Oldehove, Fries Museum, Blokhuispoort, Lazy Lemon, LOVE fountain. Covered: Leeuwarden attractions, Canoeing in De Alde Feanen, Daily costs in Leeuwarden, Frisian cultural identity, Admin and banking logistics, Settling into Indische Buurt. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt01:27 Waagplein03:06 Fries Museum04:40 Lazy Lemon06:36 De Alde Feanen08:24 Grou A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #Friesland #NetherlandsTravel #Oldehove #CanalBoating #FriesMuseum #DigitalNomadNL #ExpatLife #DutchCulture #SlowTravel #RainyDays #UrbanExploration #CostOfLiving #BSNRegistration #DeAldeFeanen #FrisianIdentity #IndischeBuurt #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Oldehove Scaffolding and Frisian Identity
Sanne explores Leeuwarden’s leaning tower, the Fries Museum, and canal life on a grey September day. She breaks down daily costs, discusses Frisian language rights, and shares practical tips for settling into the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Binnenstad, Oldehove, Fries Museum, De Alde Feanen, Lazy Lemon, Princessehof Ceramics Museum, Indische Buurt, ING Bank. Covered: Frisian cultural identity, Leeuwarden daily costs, Practical relocation advice, Canal activities, Museum exhibitions, Transport logistics. Chapters:00:00 Binnenstad02:40 Lazy Lemon05:52 Blokhuispoort08:36 Leeuwarden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #Friesland #NetherlandsTravel #DutchCulture #SlowTravel #FrisianLanguage #CanalBoating #MuseumHopping #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife #NetherlandsLife #IndischeBuurt #DeAldeFenen #Oldehove #FriesMuseum #TravelTips #NetherlandsFood #UrbanExploration https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leeuwarden Autumn Canals and Frisian Identity
Sanne explores Leeuwarden on the cusp of autumn, navigating the canal ring by electric boat, visiting the Fries Museum's REDBAD exhibition, and discussing the practicalities of settling into a new flat in the Indische Buurt. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Binnenstad, Waagplein, Oldehove, Oostergracht, Nieuwestad, Fries Museum, Wilhelminaplein, De Skeve Toren. Covered: Canal boat hire logistics, Fries Museum exhibitions, Leeuwarden daily life, Cost of living comparison, Frisian identity, Daily costs in Leeuwarden. Chapters:00:00 Binnenstad02:22 Fries Museum05:22 Fer Koffie A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LeeuwardenTravel #FrieslandLife #CanalBoatingNetherlands #FriesMuseum #IndischeBuurt #SlowTravelEurope #NetherlandsCostOfLiving #FrisianCulture #ElevenCitiesTour #OldehoveTower #DeSkeveToren #LazyLemonLeeuwarden #FerKoffie #NetherlandsMovingGuide #BSNRegistration #OVpayNetherlands #AutumnInHolland #WaterCountryNL https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leeuwarden: Canals, Rain and Frisian Identity
Sanne navigates a rainy September day in Leeuwarden, renting an electric canal boat to trace the Elfsteden route, visiting the Fries Museum, and dining at De Skeve Toren while reflecting on Frisian identity and daily costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Indische Buurt, Binnenstad, Oldehove, Waagplein, Repelsteeltje Grand Koffieshop, Nieuwestad, Fries Museum, Wilhelminaplein. Covered: Canal activities, Museum exhibitions, Practical relocation advice, Canal navigation, Frisian identity, Daily costs in Leeuwarden. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt02:23 Fries Museum05:23 Binnenstad07:56 North Sea Coast10:05 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #Friesland #NetherlandsTravel #CanalBoat #FriesMuseum #Oldehove #FrisianCulture #SlowTravel #DutchLife #RainyDay #TravelTips #BSNRegistration #Elfstedentocht #UrbanExploration #PodcastTravel #EuropeanCapitalOfCulture #IndischeBuurt #SanneDeVries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leeuwarden Canal Hire and Frisian Identity
Sanne hires a boat on the Leeuwarden canals, visits the Fries Museum to see the REDBAD exhibition, and sorts out her BSN registration while reflecting on Frisian culture and daily costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Binnenstad, Indische Buurt, Oldehove, De Waag, Fries Museum, Blokhuispoort, De Skeve Toren, Fer Koffie. Covered: Canal boat hire logistics, Fries Museum exhibitions, Frisian cultural identity, Daily costs in Leeuwarden, BSN registration process, Leeuwarden architecture and landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Binnenstad01:52 Oldehove03:50 Leeuwarden07:02 De Skeve Toren A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #NetherlandsTravel #Friesland #CanalBoat #FriesMuseum #Oldehove #DutchCulture #TravelBudget #SlowTravel #IndischeBuurt #DeSkeveToren #Elfsteden #RainyDay #CoffeeBreak #UrbanExploration #NetherlandsLife #TravelTips #EuropeanCapitalOfCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leeuwarden Canal Hire and Fries Museum REDBAD
Sanne hires a canal boat in Leeuwarden, visits the newly opened REDBAD exhibition at the Fries Museum, and navigates the practicalities of settling into her new flat in Indische Buurt. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Indische Buurt, Binnenstad, Waagplein, Fries Museum, Wilhelminaplein, Fer Koffie, Blokhuispoort, Oldehove. Covered: Fries Museum exhibitions, canal boat hire costs, administrative registration BSN, Frisian cuisine dining, Indische Buurt neighbourhood. Chapters:00:00 Binnenstad02:25 Fries Museum04:12 Indische Buurt06:47 De Skeve Toren A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #Friesland #TravelPodcast #DutchCulture #CanalBoat #FriesMuseum #IndischeBuurt #Oldehove #Stamppot #TravelTips #NetherlandsLife #SlowTravel #EuropeanCapitalOfCulture #FrisianIdentity #BudgetTravel #CityGuide #AutumnInNL #WaterCountry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leeuwarden: Oldehove Scaffolding and Canal Boats
Day five in Leeuwarden. Sanne explores the scaffolding-wrapped Oldehove, hires a canal boat for a Frisian afternoon, and eats stroopwafels while discussing the cost of living and the Elfsteden legacy. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Waagplein, De Waag, Oldehove, Fries Museum, Blokhuispoort, Lazy Lemon, Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Fer Koffie. Covered: Leeuwarden daily life, Cost of living comparison, Canal activities, Museum exhibitions, Practical relocation advice, Daily costs in Leeuwarden. Chapters:00:00 Waagplein01:00 Oldehove03:09 Blokhuispoort04:57 Lazy Lemon07:39 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #NetherlandsTravel #Friesland #Oldehove #CanalBoat #CostOfLiving #DutchCulture #Elfsteden #FriesMuseum #SlowTravel #IndischeBuurt #RainyDays #NetherlandsLife #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #EuropeanCities #FrisianIdentity #WaterManagement https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leeuwarden Rain, Scaffolding and Canal Boats
Sanne navigates a wet September day in Leeuwarden, exploring the scaffolding-wrapped Oldehove, hiring a canal boat, and reflecting on Frisian identity and daily costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Binnenstad, Waag, Fer Koffie, Fries Museum, Oldehove, Lazy Lemon, De Roos Leeuwarden, Indische Buurt. Covered: Leeuwarden daily life, Cost of living comparison, Fries Museum exhibitions, Canal activities, Practical relocation advice, Frisian identity. Chapters:00:00 Binnenstad01:59 Oldehove05:36 De Roos Leeuwarden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #Friesland #NetherlandsTravel #CanalBoating #FriesMuseum #Oldehove #DutchCulture #SlowTravel #RainyDayActivities #FrisianIdentity #LivingInNL #BudgetTravelEurope #IndischeBuurt #EuropeanCapitalOfCulture #WaterCountry #DutchFood #AutumnInHolland #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leeuwarden Canals, Scaffolding and Frisian Identity
Day three in Leeuwarden: navigating the canal ring by hire boat, facing the scaffolding on the Oldehove, and tasting local dairy treats while settling into Friesland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Indische Buurt, Binnenstad, Waag, De Tuinen, Oldehove, Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Nieuwestad, LOVE fountain. Covered: Canal navigation, Frisian identity, Daily costs in Leeuwarden, Museum exhibitions, Nature parks, Settling in routine. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt01:50 Oldehove04:55 Waag07:49 De Alde Feanen10:47 Marsh A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #Friesland #NetherlandsTravel #CanalBoating #FrisianCulture #SlowTravel #DeAldeFenan #Oldehove #FriesMuseum #ExpatLife #DutchFood #WaterManagement #IndischeBuurt #AutumnInNL #TravelBudget #CyclingNL #HiddenGemsNL #PodcastTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leeuwarden Rain, Oldehove Scaffolding and Canals
Sanne navigates the drizzle of early September in Leeuwarden, climbing the leaning Oldehove tower, hiring a boat on the canal ring, and reflecting on the cost of settling into Friesland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Binnenstad, Oldehove, Fries Museum, Fer Koffie, De Skeve Toren, Indische Buurt, Blokhuispoort, Huizum. Covered: Leeuwarden daily life, Frisian cultural identity, Cost of living in Leeuwarden, Canal activities, Museum exhibitions, Practical relocation advice. Chapters:00:00 Binnenstad03:14 Blokhuispoort06:20 Indische Buurt A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #Friesland #NetherlandsTravel #Oldehove #CanalBoating #FrisianCulture #SlowTravel #ExpatsInNL #RainyDays #MuseumHopping #DutchLife #IndischeBuurt #TravelBudget #AutumnInEurope #WaterCountry #LocalHistory #CoffeeAndCake #CityBreak https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leeuwarden Arrival: Oldehove, Canals and Frisian Identity
Sanne arrives in Leeuwarden from Texel, settling into her new flat. She explores the leaning Oldehove tower, rents a boat on the canal ring, and discusses the cost of living and cultural identity in Friesland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Oldehove, Fries Museum, De Alde Feanen, Waagplein, Fer Koffie, De Skeve Toren, Blokhuispoort, Keramiekmuseum Princessehof. Covered: Leeuwarden city guide, Frisian cultural identity, moving to Netherlands practicalities, canoeing in De Alde Feanen, cost of living comparison, Fries Museum exhibitions. Chapters:00:00 Harlingen01:26 Binnenstad03:06 Oldehove05:19 Leeuwarden07:00 De Skeve Toren08:31 Keramiekmuseum Princessehof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Leeuwarden #Friesland #NetherlandsTravel #Oldehove #FriesMuseum #DeAldeFeanen #Elfsteden #FrisianCulture #CanalLife #MoveToNL #BudgetTravelEurope #WaterManagement #SlowTravel #IndischeBuurt #TexelToLeeuwarden #DutchLiving #AutumnInHolland #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Leaving Texel: The Ferries, Farewells, and Full Costs
In the season finale on Texel, Sanne battles the remnants of summer storms, dodges raindrops at Groenewoud Kitchen & Lifestyle, visits the Eierland Lighthouse one last time, and breaks down the true cost of her eleven-day island stay. From the €8.30 bus pass to the €640 flat in Den Burg, here's what a slow trip around the Wadden Island really costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Den Burg, De Koog, Groenewoud Kitchen & Lifestyle, Rabobank, Shipwreck and Beachcombing Museum Flora, Brasserie de Lindeboom, Oudeschild, Eierland Lighthouse. Covered: island departure logistics, everyday practical business, cost breakdown of island stay, local food and drink, day on the island, museums and local culture. Chapters:00:00 De Koog01:44 Den Burg03:11 Groenewoud Kitchen & Lifestyle04:41 Eierland Lighthouse06:53 Oudeschild08:57 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel #NorthHolland #NetherlandsTravel #DutchIslands #WaddenSea #UnescoWorldHeritage #SlowTravel #TravelCosts #TexelLamb #DutchRain #IslandLife #TravelGuide #Oudeschild #DenBurg #Ecomare #Beachcombing #Texelhopper #FerryToTexel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Texel's Last Day: Lighthouse, Lamb, and Leaving
Sanne spends her final full day on Texel climbing the Eierland Lighthouse in the rain, tasting the island's famous lamb, and packing up for the ferry. She reflects on the true cost of eleven days on the Wadden Island and what she'll carry with her to the mainland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Eierland Lighthouse, Restaurant Bij Kogerstaete, De Cocksdorp, Den Burg, Texelse Branding, HEMA, Bakker & Boon, Oudeschild harbour. Covered: Lighthouse visit, Texel lamb cuisine, Cost breakdown, Island departure logistics, Wadferry development, Packing and settling in. Chapters:00:00 Texelse Branding01:57 Eierland Lighthouse03:03 De Cocksdorp04:07 Den Burg05:14 Den Helder06:24 Harbour, boats08:10 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel #DutchIslands #WaddenSea #TravelNetherlands #EierlandLighthouse #DeCocksdorp #IslandLife #TexelLamb #Cycling #DutchCoast #SlowTravel #RainyDay #UNESCO #TexelBlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Rainy Texel: Last Day, Wool, and the Ferry
Sanne's final day on Texel: a rainy bike ride to Den Hoorn, the Wool March passing through, a last lunch in Den Burg, practical costs of her two-week stay, and reflections on the Wadden Sea's edge before the ferry back to Den Helder. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Den Hoorn, Oudeschild, Den Burg, De Koog, Museum Kaap Skil, Texel Brewery, Texelse Branding, Hotel Op Diek. Covered: Wool March, Sheep farming, Museum Kaap Skil, Texel Brewery, Local food and drink, Cost of island stay. Chapters:00:00 De Koog01:20 Den Hoorn03:04 Oudeschild04:33 Texel Brewery06:16 Den Burg08:44 Texelse Branding A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel #TexelIsland #WaddenSea #NetherlandsTravel #RainyDay #WoolMarch #MuseumKaapSkil #TexelBrewery #Kibbeling #DenHoorn #Oudeschild #DeKoog #TesoFerry #WaddenIsland #SlowTravel #DutchCoast #EilandLeven #NorthHolland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Texel's Last Fair and a Rainy Zandvoort Plan
Sanne spends her final full day on Texel at the End of Summer Festival in De Koog, dodging rain showers, and starts planning her next move to the mainland and Haarlem. She reflects on the island's seasonal shift and the real costs of a festival day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Den Burg, De Koog, Texelse Branding, Bakker & Boon, De Slufter, Oudeschild, Den Helder, Haarlem. Covered: End of Summer Festival, Rainy day activities, Island food and drink, Cost of a festival day, Planning departure and ferry logistics. Chapters:00:00 Den Burg01:24 De Koog02:34 Texelse Branding04:44 De Slufter05:52 Den Helder08:01 Oudeschild09:41 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TexelIsland #EndOfSummerFestival #DeKoog #DenBurg #WaddenSea #DutchIslandLife #RainyDayTravel #CyclingNetherlands #Stroopwafel #SlowTravel #NetherlandsPodcast #TexelTravelGuide #WaddenIsland #TesoFerry #Wadferry #SeasonalTravel #CozyEvening #DutchSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Mudflat Walking and the Wadden Sea
Sanne joins a guided mudflat walking tour across the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage site, learns about the new Wadferry, and reflects on the cost of a day on the tidal flats near Oudeschild. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Oudeschild harbour, Wadden Sea, Museum Kaap Skil, Texel Brewery, Zeemanskerk, Den Burg, De Koog. Covered: mudflat walking, Wadden Sea ecology, Maritime history, Island events and festivals, Practical costs on Texel. Chapters:00:00 Wadden Sea00:48 Mudflat and wind02:18 Mudflat with distant bird calls04:40 Zeemanskerk06:10 Den Burg07:04 De Koog A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel #WaddenSea #MudflatWalking #UNESCOWorldHeritage #Oudeschild #TexelTravel #NetherlandsTravel #IslandLife #MuseumKaapSkil #TexelBrewery #WaddenIsland #SlowTravel #Texelhopper #NorthSea #BirdMigration #DutchCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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The Quietest Day on Texel
Sanne spends a quiet day on Texel cycling to Oosterend, exploring the beachcomber museum, and planning a mudflat walk, with a final look at the costs of island life before the season turns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Den Burg, Oosterend, Oudheidkamer Texel, Shipwreck and Beachcombing Museum Flora, Brasserie de Lindeboom, Marsdiep, Oudeschild. Covered: Slow travel, Village life, Museums, Local food, Transport, Day costs. Chapters:00:00 Den Burg00:39 Oosterend02:16 Village03:28 Marsdiep04:36 Shipwreck and Beachcombing Museum Flora05:46 Oudeschild A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel #NetherlandsTravel #WaddenSea #DutchIsland #Oosterend #DenBurg #TravelVlog #SlowTravel #DutchFood #Beachcombing #MuseumFlora #DayTrip #IslandLife #NorthHolland #EuropeTravel #TravelPodcast #TexelLamb #DutchBeer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Texel's Last Summer Hurrah
Sanne spends her fifth day on Texel at the End of Summer Festival in De Koog, reflects on the island's seasonal rhythms, and considers the practical costs of a final summer fling before the crowds thin out. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: De Koog, Dorpsstraat, Café De Jutter, Brasserie de Lindeboom, De Slufter, Den Burg. Covered: End of summer festivals, Local food, Bird migration, Island seasonal rhythms, Practical costs on Texel, Wool March. Chapters:00:00 Dorpsstraat02:02 Café De Jutter04:23 Market05:52 De Koog07:27 De Slufter08:37 Den Burg09:47 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel #EndOfSummerFestival #DeKoog #TexelIsland #DutchFestival #WaddenSea #DeSlufter #BirdMigration #Skuumkoppe #Stroopwafel #Kibbeling #DutchSummer #TexelLamb #WoolMarch #NetherlandsTravel #IslandLife #LateAugust #CafeDeJutter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Texel's Last Summer Hurrah
On day four of eleven on Texel, Sanne explores the tail end of summer: a final Tuesday fair in De Koog, a quiet beach at dusk, and the first signs of autumn. She reflects on island life, costs, and the changing seasons. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: De Koog, Den Burg, Oudeschild, Eierland Lighthouse, De Muy, Brasserie de Lindeboom, Texel Brewery, De Cocksdorp. Covered: End of summer festivals, Local food and drinks, Cycling and transport on Texel, Island seasonal rhythms, Practical costs on Texel. Chapters:00:00 Den Burg00:28 De Koog02:25 De Muy03:25 Brasserie de Lindeboom04:31 De Cocksdorp05:27 Texel Brewery06:47 Village evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel #WaddenSea #DutchIslands #NorthHolland #NetherlandsTravel #CycleRoute #BeachDay #IslandLife #TexelLighthouse #DeKoog #TexelCheese #TexelBrewery #Kibbeling #MudflatWalking #AutumnInHolland #TexelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Texel by Bike: Floods, Fly-Ins, and a Farewell
Sanne spends her third day on Texel cycling the island, catching the Texel Airport Fly-In, and watching the first autumn birds arrive on the mudflats. She reflects on the island's quiet rhythm, the cost of a day on the island, and the bittersweet feeling of leaving a place that's starting to feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Den Burg, Oosterend, Texel Airport, Eierland Lighthouse, De Slufter, Ecomare, Bakker & Boon, Brasserie de Lindeboom. Covered: Cycling on Texel, Wadden Sea ecosystem, Island food, Practical costs, Autumn bird migration, Local events. Chapters:00:00 Den Burg01:29 Oosterend02:31 Eierland Lighthouse03:37 Meadow04:31 Brasserie de Lindeboom05:21 Ecomare06:53 Oudeschild A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel # TexelIsland # WaddenSea # FlyIn # Lighthouse # Cycling # Netherlandstravel # WaddenIsland # DeSlufter # Ecomare # Seals # AutumnMigration # SlowTravel # DutchIsland # Holiday # Nature # LocalFood # TexelLamb https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Wet Texel: Wool March and Dike Worries
On a rainy day on Texel, Sanne follows the start of the shepherd's Wool March, learns why a grazing ban on the dikes has the island worried, and finds shelter in De Koog with coffee, kibbeling, and a visit to Ecomare. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Den Burg, De Koog, Ecomare, Oudeschild, Brasserie de Lindeboom, Bakker & Boon, Wadden Sea dike. Covered: Wool March and wool industry, Drought and dike stability, Ecomare and Wadden Sea ecology, Rainy day activities and costs. Chapters:00:00 Den Burg02:07 Field03:06 De Koog04:57 Ecomare06:02 Oudeschild07:13 Brasserie de Lindeboom08:33 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel #WaddenSea #WoolMarch #TexelRainyDay #Ecomare #SealSanctuary #Kibbeling #Texelhopper #DutchIslandLife #UNESCOWorldHeritage #CyclingTexel #DeKoog #Oudeschild #NorthHolland #NetherlandsTravel #SlowTravel #DroughtInNetherlands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Texel: Mud, Seals, and the Sea
Sanne crosses the Marsdiep to the Wadden island of Texel, where she explores De Slufter nature reserve, meets rescued seals at Ecomare, and climbs the Eierland Lighthouse. Plus practical tips on the TESO ferry, cycling the island, and what a day of island exploring really costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Texel, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Den Helder, 't Horntje, TESO Ferry, Den Burg, Groenewoud Kitchen & Lifestyle, Oudeschild, Museum Kaap Skil, Texel Brewery. Covered: Wadden Sea crossing and logistics, Island cycling, Maritime history and museums, Nature reserve De Slufter, WWII history at Vlakte van Mars, Cost of a day on Texel. Chapters:00:00 Den Helder01:26 't Horntje03:24 Museum Kaap Skil05:13 De Koog07:38 Vlakte van Mars08:55 Ecomare09:58 Den Burg A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Texel #WaddenSea #WaddenIslands #NetherlandsTravel #VisitTexel #NorthHolland #DutchCoast #DenBurg #DeKoog #Oudeschild #EierlandLighthouse #DeSlufter #Ecomare #MuseumKaapSkil #CyclingNetherlands #FerryTrip #IslandLife #TexelLamb https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Packing Up Haarlem in the Rain
On her final day in Haarlem, Sanne packs up her temporary flat, dodges heavy August rain, and savours a last stroopwafel and a final look at the Grote Markt. She reflects on how a city feels different once you know you are leaving it, and shares her practical checklist for moving on to the next leg of the journey. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Grote Markt, Grote of St.-Bavokerk, Vleeshal, Coffee Habits Specialty Coffee, Haarlemmerhout, Huis ter Kleef, De Adriaan Windmill, Jopenkerk. Covered: packing and departing Haarlem, rainy day activities, Haarlem daily costs and rent, last impressions of city and culture, planning the next leg to the Wadden coast. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt02:08 Grote Markt03:34 Coffee Habits Specialty Coffee06:23 Park07:49 Huis ter Kleef08:35 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #NetherlandsTravel #RainyDay #TravelDiaries #DutchLife #SanneInNL #HaarlemFood #Stroopwafel #Jopenkerk #CoffeeHabits #CyclingNetherlands #SlowTravel #NorthHolland #MovingToTheNetherlands #CostOfLiving #Haarlemmerhout https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Rainy Day Haarlem: Hofjes, Herring, and Goodbye
On her last full day in Haarlem, Sanne embraces the rain, explores the oldest hofje, tries raw herring for the first time, and reflects on what she'll miss about the city before moving on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Hofje van Bakenes, Windmill De Adriaan, Grote Markt, Coffee Habits Specialty Coffee, Corrie ten Boom House, Grote Kerk, TOAST, Bloemendaal aan Zee. Covered: Hofjes history, Corrie ten Boom House, Beach bike ride, Dutch food, Rainy day culture, Cost of a day. Chapters:00:00 Hofje van Bakenes01:48 Grote Markt03:37 TOAST04:45 Jopenkerk05:52 Corrie ten Boom House06:58 Nancy's07:59 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #NetherlandsTravel #RainyDay #Hofje #CorrieTenBoom #Herring #DutchFood #Cycling #Beach #Jopenkerk #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #HaarlemDiaries #NorthHolland #Museum #DutchCulture #TravelGuide #GoodbyeHaarlem https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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A Wet Walk Through Haarlem's Oldest Almshouses
On a rainy Tuesday in Haarlem, Sanne takes cover in the city's ancient hofjes, discovers the story of the very first courtyard, and shelters from the downpour with coffee and bitterballen. She also works out what a slow, wet day costs and why the Dutch don't seem to mind the rain at all. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Hofje van Bakenes, Bakenes district, Spaarne river, De Adriaan windmill, Ax Specialty Café, Grote Markt, Grote of St.-Bavokerk, Jopenkerk. Covered: Hofjes and courtyard history, Rainy day activities, Cost of a slow day out, Local cafes and breweries, Dutch rain culture and cycling. Chapters:00:00 Grote Markt00:59 Hofje van Bakenes02:24 Spaarne river03:20 Ax Specialty Café04:35 Grote of St.-Bavokerk06:29 Bike ride07:15 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #HaarlemTravel #NetherlandsTravel #RainyDay #Hofjes #Bakenes #DutchCulture #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #Jopenkerk #Stroopwafel #Bitterballen #CyclingCity #NorthHolland #SanneDeVries #Gezellig #TravelCosts #OldCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Rainy Day in Haarlem's Quiet Corners
On a rainy Monday in Haarlem, Sanne embraces the weather with a slow day: a coffee at Coffee Habits, the Teylers Museum's oldest rooms, a look inside the Corrie ten Boom House, market-day snacks, and a rainy bike ride to the Spaarne. Today is about the practical rhythm of a wet day in the Netherlands, what it costs, and the quiet corners that make this city feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Coffee Habits Specialty Coffee, Haarlem Grote Markt, Teylers Museum, TOAST, Corrie ten Boom House, De Adriaan Windmill, Haarlemmerhout, Indische Buurt. Covered: Museum visit, World War II history, Rainy day tips, Local market, Cost of living and travel, Neighborhoods. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt01:45 Teylers Museum03:12 Market04:11 TOAST05:03 De Adriaan Windmill06:06 Haarlemmerhout07:25 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #NetherlandsTravel #DutchWeather #RainyDay #TravelGuide #Museums #Haarlemmerhout #SpaarneRiver #CorrieTenBoom #TeylersMuseum #HaarlemFood #SlowTravel #DutchCulture #SanneInHaarlem #IndischeBuurt #TravelPodcast #NorthHolland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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The Day After, Haarlem's Quiet Corners
On her ninth day in Haarlem, Sanne takes a slow, reflective Sunday—visiting the Bakenes hofjes, the Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals for a coffee, and the Grote Markt in its post-festival calm. She also shares practical tips on bike parking, costs, and planning a coastal trip. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Bakenes, Hofje van Bakenes, De Adriaan, Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals, Vijfhoek, Kleine Houtstraat, Coffee Habits, Haarlemmerhout. Covered: quiet places in Haarlem, hofjes history, cost of a slow day, cycling to the dunes. Chapters:00:00 Grote Markt01:27 De Adriaan02:19 Vijfhoek04:52 Zuid-Kennemerland National Park06:17 Vleeshal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #NetherlandsTravel #NorthHolland #SlowTravel #BikeRiding #Haarlemmerhout #ZuidKennemerland #Bloemendaal #Zandvoort #CoffeeHabits #FransHalsHotel #Hofjes #DutchCities #TravelBudget #CyclingNetherlands #WeekendInHaarlem https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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The Quiet Day After Haarlem's Big Noise
Sanne takes a slow Sunday after the festival finale — a rainy morning at Teylers Museum, a gallery lunch, an afternoon bike ride to the Haarlemmerhout, and a last evening at the Jopenkerk with real numbers on what a rest day in Haarlem costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Teylers Museum, Coffee Habits, Haarlemmerhout, Bloemendaal aan Zee, Jopenkerk, Grote Markt, Spaarne, De Adriaan Windmill. Covered: Teylers Museum visit, Rainy day activities in Haarlem, Cheap day out cycling to the coast, Cost of a museum, coffee, lunch and dinner, Rest day after a festival, Reflections on living in Haarlem. Chapters:00:00 Spaarne00:51 Teylers Museum02:50 Haarlemmerhout04:15 Bloemendaal aan Zee05:16 Jopenkerk06:15 Grote Markt A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #NetherlandsTravel #TeylersMuseum #Haarlemmerhout #Bloemendaal #Jopenkerk #HaarlemCity #DutchCycling #DayTripHaarlem #NorthHolland #TravelNetherlands #MuseumDay #HaarlemFood #SlowTravel #DutchSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Bikes, Jazz, and Haarlem's Last Big Night
Sanne spends her final festival day in Haarlem cycling the dunes, plotting a farewell dinner, and catching the last open-air jazz set under the Grote Markt's summer sky. Practical notes on festival costs, bike parking, and making the most of Haarlem's golden hour. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Haarlemmerhout, Zandvoort aan Zee, Grote Markt, Gierstraat, Vijfhoek, De Adriaan Windmill, Indische Buurt, Spaarne. Covered: Cycling routes to the coast, Festival finale experience in Haarlem, Market day food and costs, Evening atmosphere in Haarlem's centre, Practical costs of a day out. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt00:46 Haarlemmerhout01:42 Grote Markt03:15 Vijfhoek04:11 Cafe06:17 Spaarne A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #Zandvoort #NorthSeaCoast #HaarlemJazz #FestivalFortnight #DutchCycling #BikeLife #Stroopwafel #GroteMarkt #DeAdriaan #Haarlemmerhout #NetherlandsTravel #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #SummerInHolland #Vijfhoek #BeachDay #SanneDeVries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Jazz, Dunes, and the Longest Street
Sanne catches the first night of Haarlem Jazz & More, takes a free ferry across the Spaarne, explores the longest shopping street in the Netherlands, and gets practical about Haarlem's festival costs and bike parking. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Grote Markt, Kleine Houtstraat, Coffee Habits Specialty Coffee, Jopenkerk, Spaarne river, De Adriaan windmill, Vijfhoek, Generaal Cronjéstraat. Covered: Festival attendance and logistics, Neighborhood exploration (Vijfhoek, Haarlem-Noord), Local transportation (bus, free ferry), Cost of a day out in Haarlem, Community events and sustainability (EcoFest). Chapters:00:00 Grote Markt02:25 Vijfhoek03:44 Market05:01 Ecoring community garden05:46 Park06:53 Festival street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #HaarlemJazzAndMore #NetherlandsTravel #NorthHolland #FestivalSeason #SanneDeVries #DutchCulture #Spaarne #HaarlemNoord #EcoFest #FreeFestival #DutchSummer #TravelFinance #LocalLife #HiddenHaarlem #CyclingCity https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Festival Fortnight and the Cycling City
Sanne de Vries settles into Haarlem's festival fortnight, cycles through the dunes to the sea, learns the city's cycling etiquette, and reflects on the practical costs of everyday Dutch life. A day of music, sea air, and finding a rhythm in a new place. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Grote Markt, Zandvoort, Coffee Habits Specialty Coffee Kleine Houtstraat, Vijfhoek, Spaarndam, Spaarne river, Restaurant PRAKM, Jopenkerk. Covered: Cycling and bike culture, Zandvoort and North Sea coast, Haarlem Jazz & More festival, Cost of living in Haarlem, Haarlem neighbourhoods, Dutch festivals. Chapters:00:00 Grote Markt01:41 Haarlemmerhout03:27 Vijfhoek04:38 Spaarndam05:48 Restaurant PRAKM07:30 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #HaarlemJazzAndMore #Zandvoort #NorthSeaCoast #CyclingNetherlands #DutchLife #HaarlemFood #Jopenkerk #ZuidKennemerland #FestivalSeason #TravelNetherlands #LivingInHolland #CityAndSea #DuneCycling #DutchCulture #Geizellig https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Haarlem's Festival Fortnight and Coastal Bike Rides
Sanne explores Haarlem's festival scene ahead of Haarlem Jazz & More, takes a bike ride into the dunes, and shares practical tips on costs, safety, and making the most of the city's summer energy. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Haarlemmerhout, Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, Grote Markt, Nancy's Haarlem, KoepelKathedraal, Vijfhoek, Jopenkerk, Koninginnebuurt. Covered: Haarlem festivals, cycling and bike culture, dune exploration, local food and drink, city safety, cost of living and travelling. Chapters:00:00 Haarlem00:42 Haarlemmerhout02:13 Grote Markt03:36 Indische Buurt05:10 KoepelKathedraal06:51 Koninginnebuurt08:02 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #NetherlandsTravel #DutchCycling #HaarlemJazzAndMore #Zandvoort #DuneTrails #Jopenkerk #KoepelKathedraal #Vijfhoek #ExpatsInNetherlands #CostOfLiving #FestivalSeason #BikeLife #DutchFood #HaarlemLive #HiddenHaarlem https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Market Day and a Mind for Bikes
Sanne tackles Haarlem's Saturday market, continues the secondhand bike hunt, and gets practical about costs and getting around by fiets in the Netherlands. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Grote Markt, Botermarkt, Kleine Houtstraat, Haarlemmerhout, Huis ter Kleef, Jopenkerk, Corrie ten Boom House, Nancy's. Covered: cycling in the Netherlands, budgeting and cost of living, Haarlem attractions, war history and remembrance, practical settlement bureaucracy. Chapters:00:00 Grote Markt01:29 Coffee Habits02:51 Haarlemmerhout04:02 Jopenkerk05:50 Nancy's06:38 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #NetherlandsTravel #DutchCyclingCulture #SecondhandBike #MarketDay #Stroopwafel #CoffeeHabitsHaarlem #Jopenkerk #CorrieTenBoomHouse #Haarlemmerhout #BudgetTravelNetherlands #ExpatLifeNL #BikeTheft #HaarlemJazzFestival #DutchFood #TravelNetherlands2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Beach Day, Bike Hunt, and Haarlem's Heart
On day two in Haarlem, Sanne cycles to Zandvoort for a beach day, hunts for a secondhand bike, and gets a feel for the city's market-day rhythm. She also samples local snacks and starts planning Haarlem Jazz & More. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Haarlemmerhout, Zandvoort, Bloemendaal aan Zee, Caprera open-air theatre, Grote Markt, Vijfhoek, Jopenkerk, Spaarne. Covered: beach day, cycling infrastructure, local food, market day, secondhand bike hunting, haarlem jazz and more. Chapters:00:00 Zandvoort02:20 Beach cafe03:41 Caprera open-air theatre04:53 Grote Markt06:02 Jopenkerk08:41 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #Zandvoort #NorthHolland #NetherlandsTravel #DutchBeach #SecondhandBike #HaarlemMarket #Stroopwafel #Jopenkerk #RestaurantPRAKM #Caprera #HaarlemJazzAndMore #DeAdriaan #TeylersMuseum #CycleRoute #SanneInNL https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Haarlem: First Day on the Coast
Sanne moves from Amsterdam to Haarlem, a historic city near the North Sea. She navigates the train journey, explores the Grote Markt, and starts her hunt for a secondhand bike, all while taking in the summer atmosphere and local costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Haarlem, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Amsterdam Centraal, Haarlem station, Grote Markt, Grote of St.-Bavokerk, Coffee Habits Specialty Coffee, Frans Hals Museum, Spaarne river, De Adriaan windmill. Covered: Arrival and first impressions, Haarlem culture and history, Secondhand bike hunting, Cost of living in Haarlem, Planning beach day at Zandvoort. Chapters:00:00 Amsterdam Centraal01:06 Grote Markt03:42 Restaurant terrace04:43 Vijfhoek05:59 Jopenkerk07:32 Brewery interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Haarlem #NetherlandsTravel #NorthHolland #HaarlemGroteMarkt #FransHalsMuseum #DeAdriaan #Jopenkerk #Haarlemmerhout #Zandvoort #DutchBikes #SecondhandBike #Nederland #TravelNetherlands #EuropeTrip #SanneInHaarlem #DayInHaarlem #BeachDay #DutchCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Packing Up and the Last Canal-Side Morning
Sanne spends her final day in Amsterdam tying up loose ends, from a last bike ride through the Jordaan to a quiet coffee at a brown café and a final ferry to Noord, all while reflecting on cost of living and what it means to feel at home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Indische Buurt, Dappermarkt, Jordaan, Nine Streets, Herengracht, Leidsegracht, Moeders, Eye Filmmuseum. Covered: last day routines, brown cafés, canal strolls, ferry to Noord, cost of living, farewell reflections. Chapters:00:00 Jordaan01:19 Nine Streets02:13 Herengracht03:42 Indische Buurt05:40 Centraal Station07:27 Moeders A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Amsterdam #AmsterdamTravel #LastDay #BrownCafe #Jordaan #CanalLife #FerryToNoord #AmsterdamNorth #ADAMLookout #Rijksmuseum #AmsterdamCost #HousingCrisis #CyclingAmsterdam #Grachtenfestival #DutchFood #Stroopwafel #AmsterdamDiaries #TravelNetherlands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Last Day in Amsterdam, First Day of the Rest
Sanne wraps up her first week in Amsterdam with a barge cruise, a final visit to the Rijksmuseum, and a practical look at the city's housing crisis. She also sorts out the paperwork for her onward journey to the North Sea coast, and reflects on what it means to call a place home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Indische Buurt, Dappermarkt, GVB office near Centraal, Hermitage, Museumplein, Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk, Vondelpark. Covered: saying goodbye to amsterdam, museum visit and art appreciation, practical bureaucracy for residents, cycling and ferry to amsterdam noord, reflections on settling in and moving on. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt01:53 Hermitage03:59 Spiegelkwartier05:08 Negen Straatjes06:16 Eye Filmmuseum07:37 Cannibale Royale08:49 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Amsterdam #Rijksmuseum #Museumplein #NegenStraatjes #HERENGRACHT #LouisaBeach #Grachtenfestival #WorldPride2026 #AmsterdamNoord #EyeFilmmuseum #ADAMLookout #Moeders #CannibaleRoyale #Bunq #GVB #NorthSeaCoast #MovingToNetherlands #DutchLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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The Quiet Side of Amsterdam's Summer Chaos
On day five, Sanne trades the WorldPride crowds for the calm of the Amsterdamse Bos, navigates a tricky bike repair, and plans her escape to the North Sea coast. Along the way, she uncovers the city's gentler rhythm and a few practical lessons for anyone thinking of making the move. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Amsterdamse Bos, Bosbaan, Open Air Theatre, Vondelpark, Filmmuseum, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum. Covered: Amsterdamse Bos exploration, Cycling and bike practice outside city centre, Grachtenfestival setup and Vondelpark stage, Cost of a quiet day trip in Amsterdam, Local alternatives to tourist crowds, Planning next leg to the coast. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt01:00 Dappermarkt02:49 Bosbaan05:11 Amsterdamse Bos07:18 Rijksmuseum08:40 Herengracht09:55 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Amsterdam #AmsterdamseBos #DutchSummer #AmsterdamLocal #CyclingAmsterdam #Grachtenfestival #Vondelpark #Herengracht #AmsterdamTravel #NetherlandsTravel #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #AmsterdamOffTheBeatenPath #DutchBikes #IndischeBuurt #AmsterdamTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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City Heat and the Art of Wandering
Sanne takes a slow day in Amsterdam's high summer heat, getting lost in the Oud-West and Westerpark, dealing with furnishing her flat, and learning the rhythms of the city's summer lull. Practical notes on staying cool, bed bugs, and transit costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Places in this episode: De Hallen, Westerpark, Museumkwartier, Herengracht, Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, Concertgebouw, Van Gogh Museum. Covered: furnishing a flat, Oud-West and Westerpark exploration, summer heat coping, bed bug prevention tips, transit costs, local food and drink. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:12 Cannibale Royale03:10 De Hallen04:30 Concertgebouw05:30 Herengracht06:21 The Pantry07:23 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Amsterdam #ExpatLifeNL #MovingToAmsterdam #DutchDesign #CanalsOfAmsterdam #TulipSeason #CannibaleRoyale #DeHallen #Westerpark #Museumkwartier #PublicTransportNL #PrepareForBedBugs #Stroopwafel #Gezellig #AmsterdamInAugust #DutchFood #ThePantry #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Canal Pride, Crowds, and the Art of Getting Lost
On day three in Amsterdam, Sanne navigates the tail end of WorldPride, checks out the Grachtenfestival setup, and takes a bike ride through the Jordaan and De Pijp. She also wrestles with the city's bike-lane etiquette and finds a quiet corner away from the festival crowds. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Jordaan, Nine Streets, Anne Frank House, Noordermarkt, De Pijp, Albert Cuyp Market, Florentin, Vondelpark. Covered: Neighbourhood scouting, Bike lane etiquette, WorldPride aftermath, Grachtenfestival preview, Housing costs, Practical settling-in. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt02:16 Jordaan04:32 De Pijp06:24 H'ART Museum08:16 Zandvoort09:48 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Amsterdam #WorldPride2026 #CanalBikeRide #AmsterdamCanals #DePijp #Jordaan #Vondelpark #Grachtenfestival #Stroopwafel #CyclingAmsterdam #AmsterdamLife #ExpatLife #NetherlandsTravel #AmsterdamTravel #Museumplein #DutchieLife #IndischeBuurt #AmsterdamSunset https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Settling into the Indische Buurt
Sanne takes a deep dive into her new neighbourhood, the Indische Buurt, exploring markets, food, and the local vibe. She shares practical tips on daily life in Amsterdam, from groceries to transport, and reflects on what it means to truly settle in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Indische Buurt, Dappermarkt, Javastraat, Albert Heijn, Primera, Vondelpark, Prinsengracht, Jordaan. Covered: Neighbourhood exploration, Local food and markets, Practical settling-in procedures, Transportation basics, Housing and costs. Chapters:00:00 Indische Buurt02:15 Dappermarkt04:34 Javastraat06:52 Stadsloket07:59 City night08:43 Vondelpark A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IndischeBuurt #Dappermarkt #AlbertHeijn #Hagelslag #Herring #Stroopwafel #SIMCard #OVpay #BikeLane #BrownCafe #MuseumCard #Rijksmuseum #VanGoghMuseum #AnneFrankHouse #AmsterdamRent #Jordaan #AmsterdamLife #NetherlandsTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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Arriving in Amsterdam: Bikes, Banks, and Bureaucracy
Sanne lands at Schiphol and dives into the first week of Dutch life: registering for a BSN, opening a bank account, hunting for a flat, and learning the sacred rules of the bike lane. Along the way, she navigates the canals, tries her first fresh stroopwafel, and gets a crash course in gezellig. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Netherlands: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Netherlands guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Places in this episode: Schiphol, Centraal Station, Prinsengracht, Herengracht, Stadsloket Amstel 1, Albert Heijn, The Pantry, Indische Buurt. Covered: BSN registration, Bank account setup, Housing hunt, Transit and bike rules, First impressions and neighbourhoods. Chapters:00:00 Schiphol01:05 Prinsengracht02:36 The Pantry04:36 Albert Cuyp Market06:51 Jordaan08:01 Negen Straatjes A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Amsterdam #AmsterdamTravel #Netherlands #ExpatLife #DutchLife #BSN #BankingInNetherlands #BikeLane #Stroopwafel #Vondelpark #Jordaan #DePijp #CanalBelt #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #LocalsGuide #PracticalTips #MovingToNetherlands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/netherlands/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This show is a slow, ground-level guide to a country that is mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed polder. Travelling here means moving through a dense western Randstad, quieter northern provinces and the delta of the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt. The landscape is unmistakably Dutch: flat, wet, engineered and lived in.Over the first year the host settles in Amsterdam, then moves outward to Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. Later episodes reach Fryslân, where Frisian is an official language, the Zeeland delta, and the hills of South Limburg in the southeast — places beyond the Randstad tourist headline.Across episodes the seasons change and places are revisited: a canal in Amsterdam in autumn, a Fryslân village in winter fog, a polder road in spring. The show works by accumulation, letting one region settle before moving to the next connected place. By the end, the Netherlands feels known the way a resident knows it, not the way a visitor passes through.Sanne de Vr
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