The Land of TulipsWhen thinking of, or planning a tour to a country famous for its flowers, the first country I think of, is Holland (that is apart from the Sakura Cherry blossoms in Japan). The flower markets in Holland are famous all over the world and certainly, the most famous garden in the world, Keukenhof, is definitely worth a visit.Starting with those impressive fields of tulips, you might then ask: “Where do I find the flower markets, and is it worth a visit?” Here are some places we think you would love: The World’s Biggest Flower MarketAs flowers are a huge part of the Dutch culture, so have flower…
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Beautiful Amsterdam on a Budget – Free Stuff
Visits to the beautiful continent of Europe can get very expensive. Therefore you often have to look at the best ways to save money. In my opinion, there are some places you can easily cut costs, but with others, you have to book the best to ensure you get the best out of your vacation.Let’s take a look at how you can save while visiting a country like Amsterdam.10 Free Things to do in Amsterdam1 – The BloemenmarktVisit one of the many flower markets and the Bloemenmarkt (The Bloemenmarkt is the world’s only floating flower market.) – just walking through the beautiful flower markets is a real treat. Address: Singel,…
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Visit the Beautiful Neighborhood of Zaanse Schans
Windmills and Wooden ClogsThis pretty neighborhood called Zaanse Schans is situated near Amsterdam in the Netherlands. (Province: North-Holland)Traditional Netherlands houses and beautiful traditional Dutch windmills create a picture-perfect vista. Some of the windmills are actually still working and you can go and explore inside. The sound of cracking wood as the giant cogs turn is something amazing to see and hear. You can climb up to the deck of the mill and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views.This is the place to buy your clogs (traditional Netherlands wooden shoes).Zaanse MuseumI would recommend a visit to the Zaans Museum with its many interactive exhibitions. Here you can see how the raw materials…
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Explore the Beautiful Giethoorn
Giethoorn the charming village in NetherlandsYou will find the beautiful village of Giethoorn in the Dutch province of Overijssel bordering Weerribben-Wieden National Park. Here you will not find loads of tarred roads and traffic lights or busy streets. Instead you will have the opportunity to make your way in a boat on a canal between beautiful homes and often accompanied by cute ducks.Most of the charm of visiting Giethoorn is the boat rides. This is why you come to Giethoorn. While you gently follow the flow of the waterways, you dream of having a beautiful home here on the banks of a canal. You enjoy the beauty and the tranquility…
