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…
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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…
Beer-tasting at the world’s oldest brewery
“Visit the world’s oldest brewery!”. My first thought, when I read this headline on a brochure, was of Weihenstephan Abbey. I’ve enjoyed this beer…
Exploring Utrecht
It’s curious how we sometimes look farther afield when we think of travelling to beautiful places, while overlooking the gems in our very own…
A pretty village called Hindeloopen
My neighbour walked up just as I was about to step into my car. I said hello and told him that I was going…
Ten things to do in Dordrecht
Dordrecht is a city in the province of South Holland, approximately 25km southeast of Rotterdam. The city can trace its roots back to the…
Gorgeous Gouda
Gouda is a historic city in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. Most tourists visit Gouda to see the cheese market and…
