The Netherlands is a diverse country with a long coastline, one of the greenest countrysides anywhere around, and cities and towns steeped in history….
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A wonderful day in Norwich
Norwich is a cathedral city in the area of East Anglia, roughly 160 kilometres northeast of London. As I had some meetings in the…
How I celebrated my 50th birthday in Amsterdam
Turning 50 is a pretty big deal in the Netherlands. I’ve often seen signs of it in Amsterdam and around the country – family…
A day in Nîmes
Nîmes is a city in the Occitanie region of southern France (map). Famous for its impeccably preserved Roman monuments, Nîmes is often called the…
A walk around Lecce
There are numerous beautiful cities in Puglia to visit but my favourite is undoubtedly Lecce. The capital of the province of the same name…
An Amsterdam hotel for all reasons
The nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel is a striking building along the Zuidas (southern axis) of the Amsterdam Ring (A10) highway. With its three triangular…
A magical art experience in Amsterdam
The Fabrique des Lumières is a new digital art centre in Amsterdam. Created by the fantastic Culturespaces team in the Westergasfabriek, an old gas…
A walk around Avignon
Avignon is a historic city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southeastern France. Located on the banks of the Rhône River, Avignon’s historic city…
Plane views: Frankfurt
Frankfurt is one of the most populous cities in Germany (just under a million inhabitants) and is a global hub of finance and commerce….
