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Cologne Germany one day itinerary

Cologne Germany one day itinerary

Cologne Germany one day itinerary is possible when coming from the Netherlands. From our hometown in Wageningen, it takes 2 hours drive to reach Cologne Germany, or 2.5 hours by train. Cologne is one of the center of finance in Germany dated back many centuries ago. It harbors the oldest commodity and stock exchanges as well as bank that exists since the middle ages. Cologne Germany is also the headquarter of famous Ford Motor company. Historically, Cologne has many stories…

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Haarlem Netherlands one day itinerary

Haarlem Netherlands one day itinerary

The Netherlands is not only about Amsterdam. In fact, getting out of the busy city of Amsterdam is a nice way to truly discover the Netherlands. There is the traditional windmill village of Zaanse Schans in the northeast (see my blog Zaanse Schans: Centuries old Netherlands), the miniature version of famous cities and attractions of Netherlands in Madurodam The Hague, and the hectares of tulips garden in Keukenhof Lisse in the south of Amsterdam. In this blog, I will focus…

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Kasteel Doornenburg day-out with kids

Kasteel Doornenburg day-out with kids

Kasteel Doornenburg is one of the oldest castles in the Netherlands. Located in the eastern part of Gelderland region, this castle is considered as a late medieval (13th century) castle. Its setting is close to the river and surrounded by greenery making it a peaceful and picturesque place. Kasteel Doornenburg has many stories to tell in the last centuries. From its humble beginning of being a fortified manor during the 9th century, Kasteel Doornenburg went through a lot of modifications….

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Free things to do for family in Netherlands

Free things to do for family in Netherlands

There are many free things to do for family when in the Netherlands (as well as for singles and couples). Gratis, or free (stuff), is a favorite thing of the Dutch people. Until now, this value is very visible in many aspects of the Dutch culture, whether it is giving good quality, second hand items for free, giving free stuffs on your birthday (see my blog in this link), or having free entrance to some museums and attractions. Thus, if…

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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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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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German cities close to French borders

German cities close to French borders

Germany is a central European country that borders many countries. German cities border Denmark on the north, Poland and Czech Republic on the east, Austria and Switzerland on the south, and The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France on its west side. For this blog, I will discuss about the German cities close to French borders. Germany is quite big not only in terms of land area, but also in terms of economic aspects. This country is also rich in history,…

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World of Dinos Expo Netherlands: A kids’ play?

World of Dinos Expo Netherlands: A kids’ play?

World of Dinos is a yearly exposition in various places in the Netherlands. In December 2022-January 2023, the event is held in Haarlemmermeer in Amsterdam. In summer July-August 2021, the exposition is held in World Forum The Hague. The World of Dinos is an educational exposition for both children and adults. It introduces visitors to documentaries, excavations, exhibits, and kids play related to dinosaurs from various eras. More importantly, the exposition features over 50 life size moving and roaring dinosaurs….

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French cities close to Belgian border

French cities close to Belgian border

France and Belgium are two bordering countries in the middle of Europe. Because of their strategic closeness to each other, it is not a surprise that some of the places in Belgium and in France are culturally intertwined. The lower part of Belgium speaks French while the upper part of France has Belgian influence as can be seen for instance in the architecture. Nevertheless, these two countries are both culturally and historically rich and are beautiful in their own ways….

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