WEEK ONE ABROAD: Maastricht, Amsterdam, and The Hague

As I write this, I am halfway done with my study abroad program. Even looking back on these pictures, I have grown and experienced so much life in the first few weeks. Trains with wifi are hard to come by, life is going by a mile a minute and I have just not had time to sit and look back because I have been laser focused on the future.

However, here is a picture overload of the first week of studying abroad!

Maastricht—> the Hague—> Delft—> Zaandam—> Amsterdam

When we landed in Amsterdam, we drove down to Maastricht, moved into the dorm and went to get Italian food and wine.

Maastricht: we did a few walking tours, and just explored Maastricht. We found some hidden gems!

The Hague: Such a fun place to visit and I would have never made it this city without studying abroad. We of course did a walking tour, and learned about the Netherlands government, which is located in the Hague.

The beach @ the Hague: Dinner by the beach!! I never thought I would go to the beach in the Netherlands!

Delft: We went to the Royal Delft factory and explored, had tea and made our very own delft blue master piece :)

We spent the night in Zaandam in this fun hotel ;) so many memories

We then went to see the typical Dutch experience with wind mills, chocolate, cheese and wooden shoes

Amsterdam: Hands down, my favorite activities were touring the Anne Frank House and doing a river cruise. The Anne Frank House was so humbling and unreal to see in person. I remember reading her novel in middle school and it was crazy to see the history with my own eyes.

I am so grateful for this experience and have already made the best memories. Here’s to more weeks of weekend travels.

xoxo,

Megan