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David K

I am David, a perpetual 'professional' traveller, entrepreneur, and author, and this is my Travel Blog. I've travelled and worked in 22 countries during 17 years of extensive business travel.

How to Get Rail and Car Transport From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

KLM Dreamliner ready to board at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Getting around Amsterdam and the Netherlands is very easy with their safe, economical and easy-to-use public transport system. Here are the ins and outs of getting bus, rail and rental car transport from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2024. Read on to find out what to …

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Categories Destinations, Europe, Netherlands, Travel News, Travel Tips

Bike Touring Canada – Amazing Vistas in the Frigid Rocky Mountains

Bike touring Canada on Fat Bikes at the top of Bragg Creek Rocky Mountains Canada

Bike touring Canada through the pristine Rocky Mountains has been a lifelong passion, be it pedalling through the picturesque woods, trekking up and over the emerald-coloured lakes of Banff National Park or venturing deep into the rocky, rooty, technical slopes of Banff’s neighbour — Kananaskis …

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Categories Canada, Cycling, Destinations

Bruges is the Postcard-Perfect Must See European Destination

View of the amazing canal architecture from the water in Bruges, Belgian

It sounds cliché but the nickname ‘Venice of the north’ couldn’t be more befitting of Bruges, Belgium, with its abundance of beautiful ancient buildings towering over its many canals. Postcard-perfect cobblestone streets, expansive squares, and its colourful Grote Markt complete with towering Belfry make Bruges …

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Categories Destinations, Europe

Is The Hague Holland’s Most Overlooked Travel Destination?

The Iconic Binnenhof in The Hague

The Hague, Netherlands (Den Haag) is a magnificent city rich in history, art, culture and beautiful beach resorts, but is often one of Holland’s overlooked travel destinations in favour of its larger, more touristy nearby neighbours, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Let’s look below at the main …

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Holland’s Largest Castle – Utrecht’s Incredible de Haar Castle (Kasteel de Haar)

Castle de Haar stands prominently near Utrecht, the Netherlands

Utrecht’s de Haar Castle features majestic gardens patterned after the Palace of Versailles, beautifully ornate interior details, and remarkable tapestries making de Haar Castle a must-see day trip on your visit to Holland, just has been for prominent international guests for centuries. The castle is …

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Why Locals Call Utrecht One of the Most Beautiful Dutch Cities

Wharf-side cellars are now home to many unique underground restaurants and bars along the Oudegracht, accessed by stairs down to the water level

Where do you find the most beautiful, cozy, and scenic places to visit in the Netherlands? Ask a local and they will often tell you Utrecht, the hidden gem of the Netherlands. Utrecht one of the most beautiful Dutch cities, is located in the heart …

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Is Singapore Worth Visiting? Yes its Amazing! Why You Need to Visit in 2025

The view over the Singapore bay, downtown skyline, Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Singapore is a city of cultural riches — a veritable melting pot of cultures. Is Singapore worth visiting? In a word yes, its an ultra-modern, wealthy port city with an incredible food culture, stunning architecture and wonderful hospitality. Singapore sparkles with historical flourishes of Malaysian, …

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Categories Asia, Destinations

Bike Touring Holland – Stunning Sand Dunes From The Hague to Noordwijk

Biking touring Holland has always been one of my travel goals, and I recently got a chance to get a taste of that, biking along the Netherland’s Sand Dunes up the North Sea coast from The Hague towards Amsterdam. On a late April afternoon, I …

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Categories Cycling, Europe, Netherlands

Rotterdam Holland City Guide – Amazing Dutch Day Trips From Here!

Rotterdam Holland, the second largest city in the Netherlands is a unique, relaxed travel location that is quite unlike its famous Dutch neighbours to the north. Rotterdam is a trendy, modern city that offers a great deal to discover with incredible dining, fantastic places to …

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Categories Destinations, Europe, Netherlands

Amsterdam: The Ultimate European Travel Destination for First-Time Visitors

Summer dining on Amsterdam's Canals

With Amsterdam’s incredible 17th-century canal houses, Dutch Golden Age Masters paintings, and nearby breathtaking Keukenhof flower gardens, Amsterdam is a must-see — and definitely one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s the perfect, ultimate European travel destination for first-time European travellers. Read …

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