Fleurine Tideman is a freelance copywriter that splits her time between Rotterdam and London. She lived in four countries by the age of ten, giving her a lifelong case of wanderlust. Alongside writing about travel, she is a mental health advocate and runs a blog, Symptoms of Living, which discusses mental illness, books, relationships and more. She’s written for leading travel brand, Goboony, as well as Pop Sugar UK.

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The 14 best city breaks in Europe for 2025

We live and breathe city life at Time Out, so to us, there’s no better way to spend a precious long weekend than by cramming in as much food, nightlife and culture as possible in one of Europe’s many great metropolises. This vast, diverse continent is home to hundreds of cities that tick all the boxes of the perfect break. You have the classics: Rome, Amsterdam, Paris. And then you have the second cities, the obscure cultural capitals, and those surprising little places that make for the ideal affordable city break. But with so many options, where should you head in 2025? Well, we’ve narrowed it down for you: in our list of Europe’s best city breaks, everywhere from Ireland to Italy is covered. Why leave it at one? Take advantage of Europe’s amazing new train services and cram in a couple. RECOMMENDED: 📍 The absolute best things to do in Europe🗺 The most underrated travel destinations in Europe🛤 The ultimate Europe Interrailing itinerary

The best cities to visit in the Netherlands (that aren’t Amsterdam)

When I tell people that I’m from the Netherlands, the first thing they mention is Amsterdam. And hey, I get it, Amsterdam rocks. But the city has got pretty overrun with tourists recently, and the government there has even been trying to convince them to stay away altogether. So how about seeing what else is out there? The rest of the Netherlands is beautiful, expansive and full of good food and culture, and it’s just waiting to be explored. From Ameland to Rotterdam, we’ve rounded up all the best cities that should be on your radar this year. Ready to give it a go? Here’s where to visit in the Netherlands. RECOMMENDED:🛤 The best day trips from Amsterdam🇪🇺 The most underrated destinations in Europe🌆 The best European city breaks to try this year Fleurine Tideman is a freelance writer based in Rotterdam and London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.