The capital of the Netherlands has so much going for it that it's embarrassing. You’ve navigated picturesque canals, visited treasure-filled museums and seen jaw-droppingly beautiful modern and historical architecture. Now it’s time to venture a little further to see more of the country by taking day trips from Amsterdam. From well-preserved ancient castles and picturesque fishing villages to an open-air museum of windmills and fields awash with tulips, here are our top picks of rewarding trips out of the city. 1 - Gouda Gouda is the birthplace of one of the Netherlands' most famous food exports, Gouda cheese. It may