The Tuschinski Theater, Amsterdam’s most beautiful and historically significant cinema, is a masterpiece of architectural flair and cultural heritage. Located in the city centre,…
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Zaanse Schans: a picturesque glimpse into Dutch ingenuity
Zaanse Schans is a picture perfect open-air museum in the countryside near Amsterdam (map). Whenever I have friends or family visiting me for the…
Amsterdam School architecture: where art meets function
Amsterdam is famous around the world for its UNESCO World Heritage listed canals and its beautiful, gabled canal houses. The city is also known…
Things to do in Schiedam
Schiedam, is a small city near Rotterdam that’s renowned for its giant windmills and as one of the historic centres of jenever (Dutch gin)….
Historic Fort Bourtange
Fort Bourtange is one of the most famous fortresses in the Netherlands. It played a significant role during the Eighty Years’ War in the…
A stroll around Haarlem
Haarlem is a historic city a short drive or train ride west of Amsterdam. The capital of the province of North Holland, Haarlem received…
The oyster capital of the Netherlands
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque province of Zeeland in the Netherlands lies Yerseke (map), a charming village with a rich maritime heritage…
Dutch grandeur at Paleis Het Loo
Paleis Het Loo, or Het Loo Palace, is a historic palace located in Apeldoorn, about an hour’s drive east of Amsterdam. One of the…
The most beautiful castles in the Netherlands
Europe is home to many of the most iconic castles in the world. The Netherlands has its fair share of beautiful castles, from fairytale-like…
