January 25, 2013
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5 Things You May Not Know About Amsterdam Updated: January 25, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Many cities have a reputation and Amsterdam is no different. The myths around Amsterdam are more intriguing than most, with many people feeling they have a good idea of what the city is all about. With the […]
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Categories: Netherlands, Sights
July 3, 2012
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Best Day Trips From Amsterdam | The Netherlands Updated: July 3, 2020 | By Claire | More 1. Rotterdam For those with a passion for architecture, there is no better day trip from Amsterdam than a trip to Rotterdam. After the city was flattened during World War II, they have worked to rebuild it into […]
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Categories: Netherlands, Sights
January 4, 2012
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The first ice hotel in Netherlands – enjoy sleeping in 6°C Updated: January 4, 2020 | By Claire | More It could be an ordinary hotel room like any other one in an inconspicuous town of Zwolle in the northeast of the Netherlands. Here, just like elsewhere, you can find a bed, minibar, bathrobes and […]
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Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, Netherlands
July 8, 2011
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Muiden Castle – the most visited castle in the Netherlands Updated: July 8, 2020 | By Claire | More Muiden Castle (Muiderslot) is the most visited castle in the Netherlands. It is located near the capital city of Amsterdam. The first castle on this place was built around the year of 1280 by Count Floris […]
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Categories: Netherlands, Sights
June 26, 2011
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Helmond Castle – well preserved medieval castle in the Netherlands Updated: June 26, 2020 | By Claire | More Helmond Castle is well preserved medieval castle in the town of Helmond, in the Netherlands. Helmond Castle lies about 15 km east from the city of Eindhoven. Helmond Castle is everything you expect from a visit […]
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Categories: Netherlands, Sights, Virtual Travel
May 11, 2011
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Oudegracht – one of the most famous and most beautiful canals in the Netherlands Updated: May 11, 2020 | By Claire | More Oudegracht (The Old Canal) is a historic canal that flows through the center of the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. It is one of the most famous and most beautiful canals […]
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Categories: Netherlands, Sights, Virtual Travel
February 22, 2011
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Port of Rotterdam – the biggest port in Europe | Netherlands Updated: August 8, 2020 | By Claire | More Rotterdam is situated on the coast of the North Sea, it is the second largest city and second most important city in Netherlands (after Amsterdam). Here you can find the Port of Rotterdam which is […]
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January 10, 2011
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Waddenzee – a unique natural habitat in Netherlands Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More Waddenzee is a unique natural habitat in the north part of the Netherlands. It is situated on the Dutch coast from Den Helder to the mouth of the river Ems. Waddenzee is a coastal plain that becomes the […]
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Categories: Nature, Netherlands
September 29, 2010
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Delft – Delightful town in Netherlands Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More Delft is an attractive city in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. It is located between Rotterdam and The Hague and its population is about 95,000. Delft is primarily known for its typical Dutch town center (with canals), […]
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September 26, 2010
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Maastricht – unique Dutch city with a medieval heart in Netherlands Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More The city of Maastricht, known as a city of history, culture, local folklore and education, is situated in the southern part of the Dutch province of Limburg. It is popular with tourists for its fine […]
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