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Cycling along windmills
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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You will come across a good number of windmills when cycling across the Dutch countryside. You will most certainly see windmills when cycling along Kinderdijk or the Zaanse Schans. KinderdijkA well known area with numerous windmills is the Alblasserwaard in South Holland. The most famous part of this area is Kinderdijk, with its nineteen windmills in a row. You can cycle the Windmill Route. This signposted route is 43 kilometres long. A good place to start is near Kinderdijk, from where you
The Hague highlights
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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MadurodamThe world-famous miniature city Madurodam presents everything Holland is famous for replicated to the smallest detail on a scale of 1:25. It’s an excellent way to familiarise yourself with all surprising features Holland has to offer: the Alkmaar
Windmills at Kinderdijk
Jan 16, 2007 11:06 PM GMT Source:
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For my first post on Hollandtravelblog I'll tackle a Dutch icon: Windmills. There are over 1000 windmills in the Netherlands and if you spend any time in the country, you'll soon catch a glimpse of one. But if you want to see windmills at their ve
Island hopping
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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During summer it is possible to sail from island to island. This is what the Dutch call 'Wad hopping'. You can bring your bike on most ferries. Texel-Vlieland v.v. Terschelling-Ameland v.v.Vlieland-Terschelling v.v. Ameland-Schiermo
Cycling routes in bloom
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Holland and flowers are often mentioned in one and the same breath. This means it is possible to go on lovely scenic bicycle tours, particularly in the springtime, when the tulips and the blossoms are in bloom. Flowering bulb fieldsDuring the spring in So
Noord Holland Waterland
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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You're never far from the sea in Noord Holland. Go west to explore miles of dunes or relax on sandy beaches. Towards the east you find the IJssellake (former Zuiderzee), which is great for watersports and sailing. North Sea coastThe coast of Noord Hol
Brasserie de Euromast
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Thanks to the interior decoration by Jan des Bouvrie and stylist Stef Bakker,the recently renovated Euromast finally offers a beautiful view anywhere you look. Handsome wooden floors, chairs by the Danish designer Verner Panthon and of course the Des Bouv
Highlights outside of Amsterdam
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Picture perfect Zaanse Schans The picturesque village of Zaanse Schans is a reconstruction of a residential and working neighbourhood at the turn of the century. In this open-air museum you'll find many wooden houses, mills and warehouses from the 17t
The Hague walking tours
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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The Hague Visitors and Convention Bureau has mapped out some interesting and varied city walks for you. Experience the different faces of The Hague and learn all about the often-surprising backgrounds of these places. All walks are available from the The
Rotterdam's waterways
Apr 21, 2007 3:58 PM GMT Source:
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Rotterdam's history and future evolves around water. Not only is the city divided in two by the river Maas, the Rotterdam port is the largest in the world. This influence can clearly be seen in the several state-of-the art bridges that have been built
