The most picturesque village in The Netherlands
Giethoorn is a village in the province of Overijssel in northern Netherlands. With a population of less than 3,000 people, the village (map) is…
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Exploring the delta region of Central Netherlands
One of the most defining geographical features of Central Netherlands is the delta of rivers that flow into the North Sea. These Grote Rivieren…
Historic Slot Loevestein
Slot Loevestein is a 14th century castle in central Netherlands. One of the most visited medieval castles in the country, Loevestein Castle was first…
A Friesland road trip
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Ten great reasons to visit Germany
I’m sometimes asked why I visit Germany so often, and the reason is simple: I just love Germany! Contrary to a common perception of…
Self-drive day trips in Lanzarote
Lanzarote is an extraordinary island off the coast of Morocco. One of the Canary Islands archipelago that is part of Spain, Lanzarote covers approximately…
Plane views: Montpellier
Montpellier is the seventh-largest city in France and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Located in southern France in the region…
Winter fun in Amsterdam
In the past decade or so, winters in Amsterdam have been relatively mild. Whereas in the past, temperatures of -20 degrees Celsius and lots…
An evening walk in Amsterdam
An evening walk is one of my favourite things to do in Amsterdam. When the crowds have gone and the lights come on, the…
