Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (airport code: AMS) is the main international gateway to the Netherlands and a major air hub in Europe. Schiphol (pronounced ‘skip-hol’)…
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Holland at its best
My earliest impressions of Holland before moving here in the 1990’s were of a country below sea-level, protected by impressive dikes and an extensive…
A treasure trove in the forest
The origins of the famous Kröller-Müller Museum can be traced back to a course in art appreciation. In the late-19th century, the Kröller-Müller family…
Delightful Delft
Delft is a gorgeous town located between The Hague and Rotterdam. Despite its small size, Delft (map) is an important historic and cultural centre…
Visiting Keukenhof – the world’s largest flower gardens
The Keukenhof is perhaps the Netherlands’ most popular tourist attraction in the spring. Literally translated, Keukenhof means ‘kitchen garden’, and is located near the…
Picture perfect Amsterdam
Amsterdam, with its rings of canals and many historic monuments, is arguably one of the most photogenic cities in the world. I’ve listed below…
A world of inspiration: The Cellist & the Historian
This week’s edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is a remarkable story by Janice Waugh who hails from Toronto, Canada. Janice is a freelance…
Enchanting spots: Amsterdam
I recently wrote an article on “The Most Impressive Tourist Attractions” and Sara, one of my readers, included a comment describing how she felt…
