Have a glimpse of Dutch architecture…
Future planning: 30 gorgeous European islands to visit; Lori Zaino; The Points Guy
A must-do this summer: an Amsterdam canal cruise on a private boat; Dutch News
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Let Curacao capture your attention; Ryan Wolstat; Toronto Sun
Many islands in the Caribbean are well worth a visit, but few can match the beauty, flair and authenticity of Curacao.
Curaçao: The cure for anxiety caused by booking Caribbean getaways during hurricane season; Melanie Reffes; USA Today
A Dutch island in the southern Caribbean, Curaçao sits below the hurricane belt, making it appealing for travelers who want to steer clear of storms.
Source: Curaçao: The cure for anxiety caused by booking Caribbean getaways during hurricane season
The Best Things To Do In Curacao; Fiona Tapp; Forbes
Where to stay, eat and play in Curacao…
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Six Of The Best Daytrips Outside Of Amsterdam; Joanne Shurvell; Forbes
There’s much to explore just outside of Amsterdam including fascinating historic towns like Edam, Volendam and Zaandam, where the Czar of Russia came to learn about shipbuilding and where, on a fourth month visit, Impressionist artist Claude Monet created 25 paintings.
Texel: An American Revolution Rebel Respite and Europe’s Last WWII Battlefield; Jim Goyjer; DutchReview
The serene island of Texel has had a rich, dynamic and turbulent history, which includes a brush with the American Revolution and the location of WWII’s last battlefield. Now it’s a paradise for hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, artists and sheep. Texel has something for everyone, from historians and nature lovers to sheep and birdwatchers. It…
Source: Texel: An American Revolution Rebel Respite and Europe’s Last WWII Battlefield – DutchReview
Travel: A trip to the beautiful Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Netherlands; Nick Findley; Daily Echo
AFTER a high speed rib boat ride across the Wadden Sea off the north coast of the Netherlands, the skipper suddenly cuts the engine and says:…
Source: Travel: A trip to the beautiful Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Netherlands
Gorgeous European Islands You Should Visit This Summer; Lori Zaino; The Points Guy
If you really want an idyllic island escape, Europe is full of small, lesser-known islands that can offer the tranquility and relaxation you’re seeking.
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Is Rotterdam Europe’s Most Beautiful Modern City?; William O’Connor; Daily Beast
Too often lost in the shadow of Amsterdam, this Dutch city has more than its share of charms in architecture, history, and, perhaps most surprising, food.
Afsluitdijk Wadden Center, the Netherlands; Riccardo Bianchini; Inexhibit
The Afsluitdijk Wadden Center is a museum and a visitor center in Kornwerderzand, a settlement on the Afsluitdijk causeway in the northern Netherlands…
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The Wadden Sea; Anna Lisa; Atlas Obscura
Rich with fauna and flora, nature-lovers can walk across the sea at this UNESCO World Heritage spot.
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Stijn Poelstra’s Photographs the Schröder House; Khool
archatlas: Stijn Poelstra’s Photographs the Schröder House Photographer Stijn Poelstra has captured the abstract proportions and primary colours of a Gerrit Rietveld-designed Schröder House in Utrecht. Deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, the house in the Netherlands was designed by the Dutch furniture designer and architect in 1924. Rietveld was part of the De Stijl art movement pioneered by abstract artists Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg. Their work was characterised by a rigid geometry of horizontal and vertical lines using a limited palette of black, white, yellow, red and blue.
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Viking River Cruise to Kinderdijk and Village of Windmills; Sherry Laskin; Cruise Maven
Netherlands – Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Almost every Viking River Cruise to or from Amsterdam includes a half-day visit to the tiny windmill village of Kinderdijk, Netherlands.
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A Guide to 7 Breathtaking Castles in the Netherlands; Veronika Licheva; DutchReview
Netherlands – Defence Line of Amsterdam
There are some pretty breathtaking castles in the Netherlands that you shouldn’t miss out on! Here is a quick guide to 8 of the most beautiful castles that Holland has to offer.
#1 De Haar Castle, Utrecht
De Haar Castle in Utrecht is considered to be the most luxurious castle in the Netherlands. Dating all the way back to 1391, the castle grounds cover more than 135 acres of land. Even though many of the original gardens were destroyed during World War II, today they have been restored back to their former glory. Multiple beautiful lakes and charming bridges can be found scattered across the castle’s grounds. However, the highlight of the garden remains the remarkable maze. The castle also functions as a site to multiple festivals and events. The most exciting (and dorky) is the Elf Fantasy Fair, where participants get to dress up as magical creatures and party all night long.
#2 Muiderslot Castle, Muiden
The Muiderslot Castle in Muiden is a medieval castle built in 1370.
Read more from source: A Guide to 7 Breathtaking Castles in the Netherlands – DutchReview
On the Canals – Amsterdam, NH, NL; Kaschper; Waymarking
Netherlands – Seventeenth-Century Canal Ring Area of Amsterdam inside the Singelgracht
A brief history of windmills a.k.a. molens; Mina Solanki; I Am Expat
Netherlands – Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout
Royal Dutch Mint showcases a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Defence Line of Amsterdam; Mick Woodgate; AgAuNews
Netherlands – Defence Line of Amsterdam
The Stelling van Amsterdam (Defence Line of Amsterdam) is a complete ring of fortifications extending more than 135 km around the city of Amsterdam and is the only example of a fortification based on the principle of controlling local water bodies. Built between 1883 and 1920, a ring of 45 forts, along with dikes, sluices and canals, was designed to repel and protect against a land invasion by another European power.
Spread apart in a ring, with distances not exceeding 3.5 km between them, the forts used a combination of firepower and selective flooding for defence. It was all for naught however, as the advent of airpower after the First World War made fortifications like these obsolete. Decommissioned in 1963, the fort network never saw combat service.
Fight the winter blues with the Blijdorp Winter Festival; Ceren Spuyman; DutchReview
Netherlands – Van Nellefabriek
Summer is a short period of time in the Netherlands and with the sunnier days being long gone (as you would expect from the Dutch weather), it’s getting harder and harder to find reasons (other than boring ones such as working and studying) to go out and endure the chilly weather. But don’t mourn for the summer festivals! There is still hope!
A Winter Festival You Don’t Wanna Miss!
Blijdorp Winterfestival is a house, techno and hip hop festival in Rotterdam it will turn The Van Nelle Factory (a national monument) into a funky land of discovery for you, with stages inside and outside this historical UNESCO World Heritage Site venue.
Where is Blijdorp Winter Festival?
As we mentioned before, the event will turn the monumental Van Nelle Factory into a fun and mysterious festival ground.
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