π³π± A Perfect Day in Arnhem
π³ *A soul-soothing escape just 40mins from Utrecht!* π Stop 1: Openluchtmuseum π Take bus #8 (saves 300m walking vs #3!) π Museumkaart FREE | No booking needed β¨ Highlights: Time-travel through historic Dutch houses Ride vintage trams & trains (free!) Taste traditional snacks (yes, free samples!) Kids learn history by playing β genius! π Stop 2: Froufrou's Vintage Shop πΆοΈ Hidden gem! Ground floor: Stunning lamps, glassware, a wall of sunglasses Basement: Clothes/bags/shoes (+ cute garden section!) π Sonsbeeksingel 102A π‘ Lunch: Set for Wish π Lava Volcano Ramen (ask for "less spicy"!) π¬ "The sweet-spicy broth? Chefβs kiss!" π *Looierstraat 1-A* π€ Stop 3: Shopping Spree π§Έ Even naar Sofietje β Jellycat heaven in a baby store! π« Patisserie Christiaan β Jasmine chocolate = MUST-BUY ποΈ TK Maxx nearby for bonus bargains π‘ Stop 4: Eusebius Church βͺ Museumkaart free butβ¦ β οΈ Book weekend slots ahead! (Sadly missed the tower this time π’) π¬ Sweet grandma staff: "Come back Sunday morning!" Me: "Next time!" Why Arnhem? Less crowds, more authentic Dutch charm β from living history to foodie gems. Already planning my return! #StudyInHolland #HiddenNetherlands #ArnhemLove #SlowTravel