I’m really excited to interview Marina Krivonossova of Retold about Leiden, Netherlands. Marina’s tips for the best things to do in Leiden are awesome because she moved to the Netherlands for her Master’s Degree and fell in love with Leiden during orientation week. She loves the architecture of the city and the hidden gems that keep daily life interesting.
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Hooglandse Kerk in the city centre. Photo by Ruben Hanssen on Unsplash.
Leiden, Netherlands
When traveling to Leiden, Marina suggests learning how to say “Thank you” (Dankuwel) and “Have a good day” (Fijne dag) so you can more easily interact with the locals.
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Visit Leiden, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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Local chain cafe with the best chocolate cake.
Getting around Leiden
The local airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is about a 15-minute drive from Leiden. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
Marina says that if you’re staying downtown, there’s no need to rent a car. Public transportation is accessible and affordable. Use the 9292 app for trains, buses, trams, metro and other public transit options. Or the Discover Holland ticket for unlimited public transport for one flat price. Uber and Lyft are not as popular in Leiden, so they may not be as available as in other cities.
If you decide to rent a car to explore the Netherlands outside of Leiden and beyond, visit Avis, Budget, or Hertz for the best rental car offers.
Marina and a friend from the US at Sophie KattenCafe.
Places we talked about on the Leiden, Netherlands podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Marina Krivonossova about Leiden, Netherlands. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Leiden, Netherlands
- Green dots = best things to do in Leiden, Netherlands
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Leiden, Netherlands
Who is Marina Krivonossova?
Marina is a Russian-American living in the Netherlands. She’s the founder of a B2B Content Marketing Agency called Retold, which offers personalized solutions for its clients. Marina found her home in the Netherlands after following through with a long-time dream of moving to Europe. When she’s not marketing, Marina can be found baking, traveling, or spending time at the local cat cafe.
Marina with herring at a fish stall at the local Saturday market.
Here are a few podcast episodes she has been featured in:
You can connect with Marina on her website and social media on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Marina’s tips for Leiden.
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View of the Hooglandse Kerk. Photo by Ruben Hanssen on Unsplash.
Stay tuned for our next episode
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Related episodes for Leiden
To learn more about the Netherlands and the surrounding area, check out our episodes below:
- Groninger Museum, Martini Tower & Canal Rides in Groningen, Netherlands
- Anne Frank House, Zaanse Schans & Canal Boat Tours in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Belfry Tower, De Halve Maan Brewery & Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges, Belgium
- Exploring The Old Market, Botanical Garden & Library Tower in Leuven, Belgium
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