Gouda is a historic city in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. Most tourists visit Gouda to see the cheese market and…
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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, a region in the northeast of the Italian peninsula, is one of my favourite areas for a road trip in Italy. With its…
The best of Costa Brava – the ultimate guide
Costa Brava is a stunning region in Catalonia that extends from the Mediterranean coast to the majestic Pyrenees, which form a natural border with…
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 my recent flight to Berlin from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the plane flew past the star-shaped fortress town of Naarden Vesting. The aerial view…
Beautiful street art around the world
Street art is always something I look out for when I travel. Over the years, I’ve developed a great appreciation for the aesthetics of…