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Emma
United Kingdom
Wales, Family travel
Began with warm soup and reuniting with family, next day powered through up to the Summit of Mount Snowdon, conquering a whooping 3000ft climb! So proud of my 68 year old grandad coming back for round two since 1989 finally making it to the top and setting that family bar just one more time! Next day did some local sight seeing and stumbled across a beautiful waterfall that I also just had to climb. Accompanied by my dad which was a laugh as we always said we wanted to travel together, many more where that came from I say. Finished off with more beautiful home cooked meals, catered by my dear auntie Jane who was the best chef throughout my week in wales. Not to mention she laid out her personal AIRBNB wonderfully for me, was so cosy. Perfect Welsh experience. But of course! Will be back to adventure here again.
Posted: November 30, 2025Experienced: September, 2025
Aarohi
United Kingdom
Netherlands, Solo travel
I went on my second trip to the Netherlands last month and visited Ansterdam, Nijmegen, and Rotterdam over a week! This was my first working holiday so I now know of a lot of good places to work remotely from those cities (so get in touch if you’d like any recommendations!) but Amsterdam ClickNoord Hostel was really great for its location and female dorms — I met another solo traveller who introduced me to this app there! In Rotterdam I’d recommend you stay close to the city since there doesn’t seem to be very much to do further out, but overall I felt very safe out and about and on public transport as well.
Posted: November 21, 2025The Hague, Solo travel
I stayed in an Airbnb in Voorburg the connection to The Hague was amazing and the prices were a little bit cheaper. It's also a good location for trips to Leiden, Gouda or Delft. If you want more of an experience beach go to Scheveningen with the bars, restaurants and stuff to do and if you like it a bit more quiet visit Kijkduin. Otherwise the food is amazing. Take the time of the day and do an afternoon tea. I liked the one at Blossom or at Scallywags. Definitely try an Indonesian Restaurant in Den Haag. For Example Pemprk Elysha in Voorburg, Toko Frederik or D'Javas. But there are so many more good ones. Otherwise we liked Palmir with Uyghur food or Reef Al Yemen. Bøg is great if you want to have something a bit more expensive but also really good. Also El Mercqt for Tapas in an more higher price segment. Somos an Peruian Restaurant makes a great ceviche and Sarban has great Afghan food. If you want Georgian Cousine Go to Scheveningen and visit Iberia. For ice go to Het Ijskabinet the waiting is worth it or to Piet. Breakfast was great at Pommagrante, Blossom, Appeltje Etje or Bartine. Krishna has good Indian cuisine and Xi'an, Full Moon and Fat Klewies are great for Chinese cuisine. Generally I would really recommend Den Haag for the food. If you like art, you should visit the Mauritshuis, if not I would let it be and go to Escher. Make photos of the Peace palace but I think you can skip the museum. Make a stop in the Haagse Bosch for some nature and relaxation. Maybe put in a visit to one of the gems surrounding Den Haag. I felt quite safe in Den Haag. Like everywhere be a little vary of pickpockets and keep an eye on your drinks. If your around for new year's stay in the city and skip neighbourhoods like Schilderswijk and keep more to the quite parts.
Posted: November 3, 2025Amsterdam, Solo travel
I felt sade my entire visit. I went to stay at a friend’s house and try some restaurants as well as experience the life in Amsterdam. Overall, it was quite enjoyable, I tried a ramen shop, a dessert place, and a road-side hotdog store; they were all amazing and I would definitely recommend visiting Amsterdam.
Posted: October 24, 2025How safe is Netherlands for women?
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Groningen
Personally I've never had an unsafe situation in groningen. But on Thursday to Saturday nights there's alot of parties, and dutch people aren't afraid to approach. Id recommend not persee going out very late at night. Groningen city is relatively crowded so theres always people around and near. If you go the the country side there's alot less people, I live in the country side, Personally ive never had issues walking alone late at night, in the dark. (I do recommend not walking alone persee, but it's possible)
Posted: November 30, 2025
Michelle
Maassluis
At night it is quiet, I have never been bothered by anyone. You can travel safely with public transport. It’s a small town, so there isn’t much going on here. Eventhough it’s generally safe, it’s always good to be cautious as a woman though.
Posted: November 22, 2025Enschede
Enschede is a small city in the Netherlands. It’s manly a student city due to the University of Twente. It’s got some night life but mainly on specific days and it’s more fun if you’re a student. People are very helpful!
Posted: November 22, 2025Amsterdam
I would walk round at 3am alone as a female and feel perfectly safe. In the day its even more safe but people do say to keep wary of pickpockets in crowd by the centre, however i havent experienced anything bad there either fortunately
Posted: November 22, 2025Safety in Netherlands
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Esther
Wageningen
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3 days
About me
Hello, I am Esther :) I am always in for - a good conversation - an urban exploration including visiting lots of parks, bookstores and viewpoins - jam session - having some time to read my book - spending time in a cafe on my own or with friends drinking coffee (daytime) or beer (evening/night). I would say that I live by the saying that the best things in life happen unexpectedly and (solo) traveling really proved that :) Feel free to send a message if you have any questions about NL or just feel like talking :)
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Beatriz
The Hague
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3 days
About me
Hiii! I'm Brazilian and have been living in The Netherlands for 4 years :) I share a flat with my (Swedish) girlfriend and we often travel together. I'm a political economist with interest in sustainability and feminist theory/literature/organizing! I'm not super much the party type but you can always convince me to go to a costume party or karaoke. I am super affectionate and love sharing moments with friends, old or new I do quite a lot of hitchhiking and couchsurfing and that's my usual preferred form of traveling! I live up to the latina standard, which means I am super warm and get a lot of energy from socializing and meeting new people.
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Esther
Wageningen
About me
Hello, I am Esther :) I am always in for - a good conversation - an urban exploration including visiting lots of parks, bookstores and viewpoins - jam session - having some time to read my book - spending time in a cafe on my own or with friends drinking coffee (daytime) or beer (evening/night). I would say that I live by the saying that the best things in life happen unexpectedly and (solo) traveling really proved that :) Feel free to send a message if you have any questions about NL or just feel like talking :)
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Lize
Voorschoten
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Hi! I’m a South African girly taking a gap year in the Netherlands :) I studied Industrial Engineering and then decided to take a year to au pair abroad! I’m more introverted, but I love adventure and being spontaneous🤩 I enjoy exploring museums, different cafés, thrift stores, and the occasional night out! Let’s go on a trip together!!
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