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Blog, Cycling, Hiking, Traveltip

Northern provinces cycling opportunity

Drenthe and Groningen in 2 days On a weekend in May, we took to the Province of Drenthe and Groningen with our bicycles. Starting from the railway station in Emmen…

By Arnoud KeizerMay 25, 2019May 28, 2019
Blog, Outdoor, Traveltip

Blokarting at IJmuiden beach: let the wind blow your mind

IJmuiden beach may not be the first place locals will recommend tourists to visit. Yet its proximity to Amsterdam makes it a day trip worth considering. Not to lay down…

By Arnoud KeizerSeptember 23, 2018September 29, 2018
Blog, Cycling, Hiking, Holland, Skiing, Traveltip

2017: five out-of-the-box trips in Holland

We managed to stay off-track again in our third year of maintaining this travel blog 🙂 Read on and be inspired by five out-of-the-box trips and activities in the Netherlands.…

By Eef SilverDecember 24, 2017December 24, 2017Leave a comment
Blog, Outdoor, Traveltip

City trip Bergen op Zoom

The city of Bergen op Zoom has a long history of defending itself against the enemy. The fortifications of Bergen op Zoom remind us of these days. Starting with the…

By Arnoud KeizerDecember 11, 2017Leave a comment
Blog, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Traveltip

In the heart of the delta: National Park De Biesbosch

For good reasons, National Park De Biesbosch earns a special place in the hearts of those who visit. Nowadays a popular destination for hiking, cycling, boating and bird watching alike,…

By Eef SilverNovember 3, 2017April 24, 2018Leave a comment
Blog, Holland, Outdoor, Traveltip

The Dutch: masters in creating nature

The Dutch are specialists in creating nature. A lot of Dutch nature that exists today is a result of cultural activities in the past. Two of our National Parks illustrate…

By Arnoud KeizerOctober 26, 2017October 28, 2017Leave a comment
Blog, Traveltip

Exploring the new land: Flevoland 

The Province of Flevoland is the newest province of The Netherlands. It’s also the largest polder of the country. In 1918 it was decided to create 1400 km2 of new…

By Arnoud KeizerMay 5, 2017October 26, 2017Leave a comment
Holland, Traveltip

Unprecedented landscapes of Holland

Holland may be a tiny country, but the diversity of its landscapes is unprecedented. Large polders with wide views, small scale hedgerow landscapes, stream valleys and riverscapes, dunes and beaches,…

By Eef SilverMarch 17, 2017October 26, 2017Leave a comment
Blog, Traveltip

Three must-do’s on your Holland summer trip

Are you visiting the Netherlands this summer and wonder how and where to enjoy the sunshine? Here’s a top 3 of outdoor activities that combine sightseeing, impressive nature and awesome…

By Eef SilverJuly 18, 2016October 26, 2017Leave a comment
Blog, Outdoor, Traveltip

A guide to Dutch mountaineering

In the Netherlands, nearly 60.000 people are member of the Dutch climbing and mountaineering association. The reason for that is not the many snow covered, rocky mountains of this country.…

By Arnoud KeizerJune 21, 2016October 26, 2017Leave a comment
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