Holland Category Posts
Cruising along Amsterdam Canals with Canal Bus & Bike
30 September, 2012Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, has been called the “Venice of the North” for its more than one hundred kilometres of canals, about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. There...
Souvenir-shopping in Amsterdam can be quite an adventure as there are so many things that are symbolic of the country – Holland/the Netherlands and the city – Amsterdam. A...
Besides walking along the banks of River Zaan and exploring the windmills along it i.e. De Kat (The Cat) Dye mill, De Zoeker Oil mill and Het Jonge Schaap...
Day Trip to Zaanse Schans Open Air Windmill Museum
22 April, 2012Most people associate windmills with Holland/The Netherlands – however with modern technology and electricity, windmills had gradually lost its importance for industrial production of goods. Around 1920 there were...
Exploring the Alleys of Amsterdam Red Light District
15 April, 2012De Wallen is the largest and best-known Red-Light District in Amsterdam and a major tourist attraction. It is located in the heart of the oldest part of the city and covers several blocks south...
One of the first few things we typically do upon arrival at a new city is to find out where to purchase public transport passes and check out how...
During our last trip to Budapest, Hungary, we discovered an affordable and convenient accommodation alternative to hotels – Apartments! Compared to hotels, apartments offer more in terms of privacy,...