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…
Category: 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…
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…
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…
Exploring the new land: FlevolandÂ
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…
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,…
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…
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.…