Netherlands beyond Amsterdam

Completely flattened after World War II, Rotterdam, a port city, was rebuilt into the modern, cutting edge metropolis that it is today. Tremendous effort and innovation have gone into making the city sustainable, and to celebrate its past rather than just erase it. A 75-minute boat ride offers one of the best views of the city's skyline and its old shipyards.

Go back in time in Delft, the birthplace and final resting place of celebrated Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer. The quintessential European postcard town, Delft will dominate your Instagram feed with not just its narrow, canal-lined streets and central Markt, but also with its iconic blue-and-white pottery known as Delftware. Visit De Delftse Pauw, a factory that specializes in Delftware and buy some souvenirs to carry back.

The seat of the Dutch government and home to the Dutch royal family, The Hague is bustling with life and power. But it's far from being all serious and staid! With the renowned Mauritshuis museum and the Nederlands Dans Theater, The Hague offers some world-class entertainment and cultural history!