Category: Explore
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Amsterdam Bucket List
Amsterdam is a bustling hub all year round. If you are a regular visitor or perhaps you’re planning your first-ever trip to the Dutch capital, I’ve got you covered with this Bucket list. Before diving into it you can read the post fun & weird facts about Amsterdam The Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum is one of…
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Amsterdam Weird , Fun Facts
Alongside wooden clogs, windmills, and tulips, the Amsterdam Canals spring to mind when anyone mentions Holland. A canal cruise along the Amsterdam Canals is undoubtedly the number one attraction and for first-time visitors, a canal cruise is a great introduction to the city. But what else has Amsterdam got that keeps us coming back for more? Mouth-watering…
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Once Upon a Time in a Castle
I spent a day and night at the most famous castle in the Netherlands (Slot Lovenstein). Loevestein is a water castle that was built between 1357 and 1368. It was built in the middle of the Netherlands, where the Maas and Waal rivers come together. Castles fascinates me quite a lot. I always have a long list…
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A day in Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a city that is rich in History. On 14 May 1940 Rotterdam was under attack by the Germans. After being almost completely reconstructed following WWII, the city is now known for bold, modern architecture. Cube Houses Revolutionary architect Piet Blom designed and developed Rotterdam’s collection of 40 innovative cube houses in 1984, each of…
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Texel island
Texel Island (pronounced ‘Tessel’) is the largest of the Wadden Islands. White-sand beaches, Sun-dappled countryside and White fluffy sheep everywhere. For a small island Texel certainly packs a punch. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with this beautiful island. There are only four important step to take when you are in Texel. Step 1 Rent a bike Step…
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Keukenhof Tulip Garden
The famous Tullip Garden is known as Keukenhof literally meaning “Kitchengarden”. There are more than 7 million bulbs in bloom every spring, with a total of 800 varities of tulips. This is one of the world’s most spectacular planned gardens. This park in Lisse, showcases seven million blooming bulbs on its grounds and countless other floral displays.…