For most tourists, the name “Giethoorn” may not ring a bell. However, mention “Venice” and things start to become clearer. In the Netherlands, this village is known as the “Venice of the North”. Unlike its famous Italian counterpart, however, the atmosphere here is far more tranquil and rural. Instead of grand squares and historic palaces, […]
This is an unmissable event if you love flowers and the beauty of the Dutch landscape. The Tulip Festival—or “Flower Parade”—held at the gardens of Keukenhof every spring perfectly captures the spirit of this extraordinary country, made up of dams, canals, and windmills. Located 35 km from the city of Amsterdam and Amsterdam Airport (AMS), […]
The “Venice of the North”, Amsterdam, is a city born from water. The sea and the Amstel River create a net of canals surrounding the historical old town. The official capital of Netherlands, as many other urban centers of this nation, was built a few meters below sea level and protected by a dam. This […]
