Netherlands
July - August 2014
Birthplace of my mother and home to many relatives we are very excited to be visiting the Netherlands.
The Netherlands is in Western Europe, but also includes three islands in the Caribbean. The European part of the Netherlands borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the northwest.
Most people get confused by the term Netherlands and Holland, but Holland (North and South) is actually only two of the provinces in the Netherlands.
I am keen for some Dutch food and Dutch culture, hope you enjoy!
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Zaanse Schans: The Best Place To See Windmills In Holland
Netherlands
Who doesn’t want that iconic windmill selfie from your holiday to the Netherlands? It’s an essential ingredient in the classic Holland bucket list: stay in a houseboat, wear over-sized clogs, stroll along the canals and take a photo with a windmill. Zaanse Schans has it all… plus green cheese.
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Plaswijckpark: The Playground Is Just The Beginning
Netherlands
Not quite a theme park, not quite a zoo, not quite a water park, but neither is it just a playground. Whatever Plaswijckpark is - it’s a bucket load of fun.
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Cruising on a boat that never moves: The ss Rotterdam
Netherlands
Rotterdam is home to the most prestigious flagship of the Holland-America Line. She sailed the world from 1959 for nearly half a century before coming home in the year 2000 where she now enjoys her retirement as a 4 star hotel, conference centre and tourist attraction. She is the one and only SS Rotterdam.
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7 Things To Do In Rotterdam, Netherlands With Kids (Your Kids Will Go Nuts For #7)
Netherlands
Rotterdam was a surprisingly family friendly city with loads to do for children. A very strange and wonderful #7 on this list complimented the typical attractions like zoos, playgrounds and food. Just wait until you read all about it.
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Visiting Rotterdam, Netherlands: Accommodation, Transport, Food & Attractions
Netherlands
Rotterdam may be the lesser-known international metropolis in the Netherlands, next to the infamous Amsterdam, but cruise-goers should be fairly acquainted with this city since it holds the largest seaport in Europe. And it’s been aptly nicknamed the ‘Gateway to Europe’. How do you get there? Where do you stay?
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10 Family Friendly Things To Do In Amsterdam
Netherlands
Amsterdam may have its renown for sex and drugs, but we were there for other reasons. We were excited to discover Amsterdam as a family destination, not just one for the single backpackers. And we did it. Here are 10 things we found for your next family holiday in Amsterdam...
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10 Dutch Foods You Must Try In The Netherlands
Netherlands
My mum was born in the Netherlands and so I grew up with a Dutch influence. Every Christmas my Oma (grandmother) made croquettes. And as I grew up we also enjoyed other delicacies that I decided to hunt down during our stay in the motherland (literally).
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Visiting Amsterdam, Netherlands: Accommodation, Transport, Food & Attractions
Netherlands
My mother was born in the Netherlands. I am not sure if you have ever visited the birthplace of your mother, but it’s both moving and profound - it reconciles the elemental self-identity fragments deep within your soul like a scattered jigsaw puzzle finally being made whole.
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Holiday On A Houseboat in Amsterdam: It’s The Pirate’s Life For Me
Netherlands
Along the canals of Amsterdam you can find some of Europe’s best and most expensive houseboats. There are only around 2,500 houseboat permits allowed in Amsterdam and we just had to stay on one...