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…
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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…
Exploring the Markermeer region
The Markermeer (Marker Lake) is a large 700-square-km (270 sq mi) lake in central Netherlands. A road trip around the Markermeer provides many fascinating…
A stroll around Alkmaar
Alkmaar (map) is a historic city in North Holland, about a 45-minute drive northwest of Amsterdam. Alkmaar was granted city rights way back in…
Plane views: Naarden Vesting
On my recent flight to Berlin from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the plane flew past the star-shaped fortress town of Naarden Vesting. The aerial view…
Seventeen day trips from Amsterdam
Amsterdam is arguably one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe and I consider myself fortunate to live here. With its gorgeous canals…
Charming Amersfoort
Amersfoort is a historic city, less than an hour’s drive (or a train ride) from Amsterdam (map). It’s a charming medieval city with picturesque…
