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Beyond the Crowds - Rethinking Travel
I've been meaning to write about overtourism for months. Turns out, I'm part of the problem too. A deep dive into why our travel habits might need a…
 • Marloes Wardenier
Gezellig! Or: How to Behave Dutch
Forget the tulips. Being Dutch is about cheese, cycling in the rain, complaining and more. Here is a list (plus tips on where to meet the real Dutch).
 • Marloes Wardenier
Trains, no planes and a lot of patience: Rail Away in Europe
A guide to Europe's complex rail systems. How to book tickets, bring your bike on board, and new train routes. Plus some train journeys from my archive.
 • Marloes Wardenier
The Dutch and Their Bicycles
Discover the Netherlands like a local. Cycle through national parks, along river shores, climb the Dutch mountains, cross borders and see the heather in…
 • Marloes Wardenier
Travelling in Times of Geopolitical Chaos
How to travel the world in 2026? Belgium is always an answer, but you can also board a booze boat or watch a lot of films.
 • Marloes Wardenier
Why Everybody hates Amsterdam
The city is full of aggressive cyclists and influencers posing on bridges. It's crowded, they're arrogant and everything is ridiculous expensive. Even…
 • Marloes Wardenier
Travel Notes: a Loose Year-End List
A random 2025 list of trains, bikes, food, travel gems and stories.
 • Marloes Wardenier
A Red Sea apart: Egypt and Saudi Arabia
A few thoughts on Egypt and Saudi Arabia; on being a tourist, a traveller, and somewhere in between. And a first glimpse of what it’s like to travel in…
 • Marloes Wardenier
Timeless Rotterdam: the Classics
Rotterdam is known as Manhattan along the Maas full with modern architecture. All true. But it has a lot of classics to offer.
 • Marloes Wardenier
Trains & Delays: The 12 Provinces of the Netherlands
The Netherlands has an excellent rail network - and a tradition of complaining about it. This guide explores 12 provinces (and a few islands) to show…
 • Marloes Wardenier
Home is a Part of Travelling
Plus: my best of 2024 list – because that’s what you do at the end of the year
 • Marloes Wardenier
(Food) Markets are a perfect ingredient for Slow Travel
Even in Paris and Lille - or maybe especially there! Discover how to find fresh produce markets, covered markets and flea markets.
 • Marloes Wardenier
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