Europe is home to many of the most iconic castles in the world. Though not nearly as numerous or famous as the castles in…
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Beautiful towns to visit in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a diverse country with a long coastline, one of the greenest countrysides anywhere around, and cities and towns steeped in history….
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…
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…
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…
