5 articles tagged with dutch culture
There's something magical about the way morning light catches on Utrecht's canal waters, creating ripples of gold that dance beneath centuries-old wharf cellars. Having traded the sun-baked streets of Seville for Australia's coastal breezes, I find myself drawn to places...
After twenty years of exploring Europe's hidden corners, I've developed quite the knack for slipping into local rhythms. Utrecht, with its medieval center and iconic canals, captured my heart five summers ago when I stumbled upon it while researching Dutch...
The first time I heard about a village with no roads, only canals and footpaths, I couldn't help but wonder how authentic this place could really be. But stepping into Giethoorn felt like walking into a storybook – a place...
While Amsterdam draws the crowds like moths to a neon light, Utrecht sits just 30 minutes south by train, flowing at its own deliberate pace—a pace that, at 62, I've come to appreciate more than the frenetic energy of larger...
The Netherlands has always held a special fascination for me, with its ingenious water management systems and distinctive urban planning. While most travelers beeline for Amsterdam's iconic canals and museums, there's a gem hiding in plain sight just 20 minutes...