The Fabrique des Lumières is a new digital art centre in Amsterdam. Created by the fantastic Culturespaces team in the Westergasfabriek, an old gas…
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Street art in Amsterdam
I’m a big fan of street art and I’m always on the lookout for them when I travel. I’m lucky to live in Amsterdam,…
A forest getaway in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug
We sat quietly on a bench and looked across the thick heather fields spread out before us. There was no one else around and…
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…
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
Friesland is a province in the north of the Netherlands. The only province with its own language, Friesland has a distinct history and culture…
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…
