Dordrecht is a city in the province of South Holland, approximately 25km southeast of Rotterdam. The city can trace its roots back to the…
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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…
A visit to the Millau Viaduct
The Millau Viaduct in southern France is the tallest bridge structure in the world and ranked high on my bucket list since its completion…
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…
Driving the Via Emilia
Emilia-Romagna is a multi-faceted region in northern Italy. Located between the regions of Tuscany and Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna boasts charming medieval towns, a rich cultural…
The best of Costa Brava – the ultimate guide
Costa Brava is a stunning region in northern Catalonia that extends from the Mediterranean coast to the majestic Pyrenees mountains, which form a natural…
An architecture walk in Graz
If you’re a regular reader of my blog or my social media channels, it’ll come as no surprise that I’m a big fan of…
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 a flight to Berlin from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the plane flew past the star-shaped fortress town of Naarden Vesting. The aerial view I…
