This summer we spent a few days camping and cycling around the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog with our two boys (age 5 and 2). Even though it was high tourist season when we visited, the island had a laid-back feeling and we really enjoyed our time there. Its small size alone makes Schiermonnikoog perfect for …read more >>
One of our favourite ways to spend a day together as a family is with a visit to Het Geertje. It’s an organic farm and petting zoo located close to Leiden. It’s free to visit, open every single day of the year and our little boy loves it. There are various barns and stalls to …read more >>
For a country as small and as densely populated as the Netherlands, there are a surprising number of great places to camp. Our favourite campgrounds are small and set in forest clearings or alongside rivers. When we’re tenting, we always look for a separate field (away from camper vans). Sometimes we also rent a yurt …read more >>
