Unique experiences in the Netherlands hosted by locals
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The prison village of Veenhuizen was developed in the early 19th century as a place where anti-social families, the jobless and the poor of Amsterdam were sent to be reformed. One poorhouse has been turned into a rather good museum...
One of the 11 cities of Friesland, Franeker is home to the oldest working planetarium in the world – a massive wooden construction built into the ceiling of a rather smart canal side house between 1774 and 1781. Franeker is...
Maastricht is distinguished by its medieval-era architecture and vibrant cultural scene. My work has brought me to Maastricht once a year for 15 years. Although it’s only a two and a half hour drive from Amsterdam, arriving in Maastricht is...
Terschelling is an island I discovered several years ago and it’s one of the few places in the Netherlands where you can actually not encounter a single human being for a while. It’s one of the small islands in the...
Amsterdam is the largest city in and capital of The Netherlands and a very cool place to visit. If you find yourself in Amsterdam and you’ve got some time to spare, nothing beats a simple bike ride through this fantastic...
Hugging the coast between Scheveningen and Wassenaar, this nature reserve comprises of 1875 hectares of rugged wilderness. It’s a great place to walk or cycle, at any time of the year, and to take a break from city life. The...
Lovely peaceful forest. An unknown spot to tourists and the perfect place for a unique experience. Only 10 minutes from the centre of Hilversum. An oasis of rest and relaxation, and home to cows, horses, swans and squirrels. If you...
I like to go to the beach at Bloemendaal. It’s a large beach with some of the best seaside pavilions in the Netherlands serving Dutch and other types of food as well. The beach is within easy reach of the...
A lovely little island just south of Rotterdam, great for hikers and nature lovers. Hikes varying from 3.5-9.5km. It used to be used for agriculture but now been returned to nature since 2006. Unique activities for kids and parents all...
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