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Heusden, the Netherlands[/caption]
When travelling to the Netherlands, many tend to visit only Amsterdam and a few other attractions like Zaanse Schans, Kinderdijk or Keukenhof. I know it’s a matter of time and if you are making a Europe trip you only have time to see the highlights in the Netherlands, but the Netherlands has so much to offer. And then there comes the question: what places shall I visit besides Amsterdam?
In my series “A day trip from Amsterdam – …” I will help you find an inspiration to discover this small country. Basically, you can visit all places in the Netherlands in one day if you are based in Amsterdam. Yes, the country is that small! Sometimes, you will need a car, sometimes you can do this by public transport, but yes, everything is doable in a day! Of course, you can always extend your stay with a night or two and make a short trip out of it.
One of the most iconic Dutch landscapes would be the one with a windmill on it, wouldn’t it. Indeed you need to visit the Netherlands for the ultimate windmill experience. Today, there only about 1000 windmills left in the Netherlands, …
Have you ever wondered which other cities to visit in the Netherlands besides Amsterdam? Here are some great suggestions for the best cities in the Netherlands you should visit on your next trip. Discover what the country has to offer …
At the southernmost corner of the Netherlands, where the borders of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet, is located Vaals – a small town that has, kind of, attached itself to the German Aachen, but still belongs to the Netherlands. …
Efteling is the biggest theme park in the Netherlands and the third most visited one in Europe after Euro Disney (France) and Europapark (Germany). Without a doubt Efteling is huge and if you want to see everything and get on …
When the summer hits the Netherlands, one of the best places to head to to celebrate the sun and the beautiful weather is, no, not the seaside, although there are some lovely places there as well, but the Gardens of …
A desert in Europe? You won’t believe it, but there ARE deserts in Europe. One of the biggest sand drift areas in Northern Europe is in the Netherlands – the Dunes of Loon and Drunen National Park or De Loonse …
Although Heusden is quite petite, it has rich history and offers visitors a great experience. Heusden is located on the banks of the River Meuse (Maas) in the Province of North-Brabant in the South of the Netherlands and is one …
There are plenty of places in the Netherlands where you can get away for the weekend, do something nice and enjoy some time away from the everyday stress. One of my preferred weekend destinations in the Netherlands are the national …