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Zaanse Schans: Centuries old Netherlands

Zaanse Schans: Centuries old Netherlands

Ever wonder how it is to live in the Netherlands during the 18th and 19th century? The Zaanse Schans in the Zaandam region is a living representation of the life in the Netherlands many centuries back. Zaanse Schans attracts around 1 million visitors every year. With its traditional houses, hundreds of windmills, warehouses and workshops, the village of Zaanse Schans relived the old Dutch way of living. A day out in Zaanse Schans is not only a fun and relaxing…

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Keukenhof: Beautiful flower garden in Netherlands

Keukenhof: Beautiful flower garden in Netherlands

Spring is in the air again and perhaps it is the best moment to explore the Netherlands. There are plenty of things to do during spring, such as visiting a castle, walking in the flower park, and going on a Dutch beach or an amusement park. Keukenhof is a popular destination by many internationals living in the Netherlands and visiting tourists. It is considered as one of the world’s largest flower garden. Located in Lisse, The Netherlands, Keukenhof covers an…

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Madurodam The Hague: A kid’s play

Madurodam The Hague: A kid’s play

Madurodam is one of the tourist attractions to visit when in The Hague, Netherlands. This famous kids (as well as adults) attraction is named after George Maduro, a Dutch born in Curacao who studied law and fought the Nazis during the World War 2. Unfortunately, he died in the concentration camp of Dauchau in 1945 after a few months of being captured. In memory of their son, the parents of George donated a sum of money under their family name…

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Geitenboerderij Riddamerhoeve: Kids activity in Amsterdam

Geitenboerderij Riddamerhoeve: Kids activity in Amsterdam

The Geitenboerderij Riddamerhoeve (Goat farm Riddamerhoeve in English) is a nice activity to do with kids when in the nature area of Amsterdam. This goat farm is located in the Amsterdam Forest close to Amstelveen, and can be combined with other activities such as visiting the Clara Maria Cheese and Clog farm, the Museum Jan, city of Amstelveen, and the Wijngaaard de Amsteltuin (wine vineyard). It is also possible to combine your visit with other activities when in Amsterdam. See…

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Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum): A kid’s play?

Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum): A kid’s play?

The Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum) is another fun activity with children in the Netherlands. Located in Utrecht the Netherlands, the Railway museum shows the past, present, and future train developments (such as the Hyperloop trains). If you and your kids are planning to visit the Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum), you may wonder if it is worth a visit. Let me answer your question in this blog. First I begin with what you see in the Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum) followed by the practicalities…

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Saverne France one day itinerary

Saverne France one day itinerary

Who would have thought that somewhere in the northeast of France lies a small, charming, and historically rich town of Saverne? Our visit to Saverne France was by accident. My family and I were on a camping trip in the Alsace region of France when we decided to visit nearby small towns instead of big cities. Just a few kilometers from our camp site is the town of Saverne, which is 27 miles northwest of Strasbourg. Saverne was known as…

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Barcelona Spain One Day Itinerary

Barcelona Spain One Day Itinerary

Barcelona Spain is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Many travelers have fell in love in this rich and vibrant city. Its world-renowned architectures and magnificent history, plus its perfect cuisines and culture that has been cultivated along the Mediterranean coast, makes it a perfect and romantic place for travelers. Living in Europe for quite long allowed me to visit Barcelona for a couple of times. I would say that Barcelona Spain one day itinerary to experience…

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Celebrating Carnaval in the Netherlands

Celebrating Carnaval in the Netherlands

It is Carnaval season again in the Netherlands. You can find many festivities in various Dutch cities. People wear costumes, there are massive parades, and for some, they celebrate through drinking and eating. But what exactly is Carnaval and why it is being celebrated every year in the Netherlands? Let’s have a look at the brief history and how it is being celebrated. What is Carnaval in the Netherlands? Accounts have shown that Carnaval was first celebrated in Den Bosch,…

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Top pilgrimage sites in Western Europe

Top pilgrimage sites in Western Europe

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Traveling to Europe can be a life-changing experience for every Catholic. There are numerous pilgrimage sites in Western Europe, as well as in the Eastern Europe, to visit. These sites not only remind you of the history (both good and bad) and the beauty of Catholicism, but also indoctrinate you on the Catholic teachings and allow you to do deep reflection in life. The religion Catholicism, or The Roman Catholic church, has a rich history in the Western Europe civilizations…

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Traveling and work-life balance: Five reasons to travel

Traveling and work-life balance: Five reasons to travel

Work-life balance is important to achieve a healthy well-being and a happy state of life. Too much of doing one thing might lead to dissatisfaction and less happiness. For example, too much work can lead to huge stress and depression, while too much spending time at home and not being able to work may lead to a feeling of getting stuck in professional life and missing out social life. That is why balance is important. In my previous blogs, I…

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