Shop, eat and sleep in prison Leeuwarden has been getting a lot of attention by the international press and bloggers this year, as the city in the north of The Netherlands was chosen Capital of Culture 2018. Personally, I…
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Since The Netherlands are such a compact country, I always recommend people to travel by train to discover the best our little country has to offer. It’s fast and not that expensive. And coming from London, you can now…
If you have been following my blog for a while (and I hope you are, hi there!) you know that I am a big fan of painter Vincent van Gogh. A few months ago I discovered a lot of…
Yes, I know. These days you simply download the latest bestseller onto your e-reader or tablet when you’re out of something to read. But to me, visiting a new country and city also means browsing bookstores. They are the perfect…
Honestly, I have been freezing this week. Temperatures are dropping rapidly now that December has come and we Dutchies are getting ready for Sinterklaas and Christmas. Don’t let the cold keep you away from The Netherlands, however, as there…
Discovering a city after dark adds something special to a city break. Don’t you think? Especially when buildings are beautifully illuminated or decorated, it’s worth taking an evening walk through a city. Over the last couple of years, light…
Visitors to The Netherlands probably would never even think to visit Den Bosch. And that’s a shame. Because I can’t think of a single reason why Den Bosch shouldn’t be on your list to visit. Den Bosch is only 1…