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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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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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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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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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