The Dutch Royal Family celebrates King’s Day, or as we say Koningsdag, in a different town every year. The celebrations usually take place on April 27th, the King’s birthday. The choice of location for the celebrations is made by the Royal House, and it is usually a place where they…
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Joop
Hello, my name is Joop and I am the creator/designer of this blog. Always looking for new adventures. I travelled the World and would like to travel some more. Well, that's who I am in a nutshell. Together with some friends and family we like to show the Netherlands to the World. I hope you will enjoy our blog and persuade you to visit our lovely country. Love to see you soon in Holland.
Overwhelming flower arrangements are made with craftsmanship and love in beautiful color combinations during the yearly flower parade in April. In Sassenheim near the Keukenhof. Just 20 minutes by train from Amsterdam. But: where to see the flower among the flock of flower floats in parades in Holland? I will…
Amsterdam, the city we all love The top thing to do and see in the capital city of The Netherlands is a long walk along the awesome canals of Amsterdam. Furthermore, Amsterdam has everything a big city can offer. Nearly 900,000 people of different races and cultures live on a…
Do you like cold water? On the first day of the year you can, together with thousands of Dutch people, take a New Year’s Dive into the North Sea. Everywhere in Holland, there are New Year’s Dives organized. Most of them are on the beaches of the North Sea and…
New Year’s Eve “Oliebol” is the sweet oily thing Dutch people eat by tradition. In the month of December, you can buy “Oliebollen” everywhere. Oliebollen are sold in stands, bakeries, and supermarkets. We prefer to bake them at home. An Oliebol has the size of a small orange and is…
It’s an awesome time of the year, everything is possible, spring was soft, summer was hot, autumn is colorful and winter is cozy. Most terraces are open all year and have a heating system so you’ll never be cold. Some terraces are not open for the whole year, so when…
Once a month, on a Saturday and Sunday, is on NDSM, in the IJ-Hallen the biggest flea market in Europe organized.if you want to know when this fleamarket actually is, check here the fleamarket data!➔ IJ-Hallen Amsterdam, Fleamarket NDSM agenda NDSM square Amsterdam Don’t forget to take some money because…
Planetarium, Franeker Franeker is a small historical city in the north of the province of Friesland. Friesland lies in the north of the Netherlands. The distance from the city of Franeker to Amsterdam is about 125 km. The city Franeker is a wealthy city and a former university city. The…
At least once a year my heart longs to visit one of the beautiful Wadden islands. There are six Wadden islands, each with its own character, size, habits, atmosphere, population, nature, food, beverages, parties, float, and traditional costumes. Each island in itself is special. The Wadden islands are surrounded by…
GLOW is an annual, free, and spectacular light festival celebrated in November, don’t miss it, it’s definitely amazing. Eindhoven is the hometown of Philips, the world-famous light bulb producer. Therefore Eindhoven is also called the city of light. Eindhoven lies in the southeast of Holland, about 111 kilometers from Amsterdam.…
Egmond has it all!Great nature, lovely villages, sea, dunes, tulips, a castle ruin, and an abbey. NEW ➔ Alpaca Eco Farm at Egmond, an experience you don’t want to miss!Have a High Tea at the greenhouse on Alpaca Eco Farm while Alpacas snuff around your table. Feel like hugging an…
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VUELTA 22 HOLANDA – UtrechtStreet art | Tribute to Dutch Tour WinnersHistory of big cyclist events in the NetherlandsTour de France – Grand Depart Utrecht 2015 GRAND TOUR | VUELTA “tour of Spain” IN UTRECHT Vuelta 2022: stage 2 | 20 August – starts at ‘s-Hertogenbosch – finisch Science Park…
I like zoos and every now and then I enjoy visiting one of them. But I also have mixed feelings and doubts about animals in captivity. In Dutch zoos, the animals are treated well and well cared for by committed animal caretakers. The animals have a spacious living space and…
Military History of Holland Some say war is a necessary evil. There are many sides to the history of war. The Dutch National Military Museum (NMM) presents mainly a technical collection of items that illustrate warfare through the ages. Fighter planes, artillery, missiles, and guns offer a spectacular insight into…
➔ Daytrip from Amsterdam to traditional villages➔ Roundtrip from Amsterdam to Marken and Volendam➔ Lighthouse Marken➔ Volendam Traditional Dutch Architecture Daytrip from Amsterdam to traditional villages At a stone’s throw from Amsterdam, you find the former island of Marken. Dams and polders now connect the island with the mainland. The island…
Straight, gay, bi, lesbian, queer, pansexual, transsexual or asexual? You Must See the Gay Pride Event. This event is usually on the last weekend in July or the first weekend in August. The Gay Pride Amsterdam is a big feast to enjoy by everyone, regardless your sexual preference. But let…
These are the most important national holidays in the Netherlands and an overview of Dutch school holidays. It can be interesting to connect your trip with feast days or events. Cities like Utrecht can be very quiet during school holidays as there are living 35.000 students in Utrecht that leave on…
There are a lot of hotels in Amsterdam, ranging from simple rooms with low prices to luxurious suites with more expensive prices. I like to show you some extraordinary special hotels that are located in Amsterdam. Fancy a romantic Night in the Fletcher Tower When I ride the highway into…
Wijk bij Duurstede a castle, a windmill, and the river Rhine You find Duurstede Castle on the banks of the river Rhine. Once Romans and Vikings ruled here now Blues musicians control the city. But Castle Duurstede remains a playground for fairies and knights. But the best thing is that…