Europe’s dreamiest seaside settings aren’t restricted to Amalfi and the Rivieras. When summer throngs hit fever pitch, head to any of these off-the-beaten-coast coastal cities and towns.

The Netherlands has something for every visitor, from a long coastline with beaches and water sports to national parks with forests, rivers, and tidepools to explore on foot, bicycle, or horseback.

Hi, I’m Kach Medina Umandap, a Filipina traveler who’s been fortunate enough to visit all 195 countries in the world using my Philippine passport. It’s been an incredible journey filled with ...