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Groningen Netherlands: Five unique impressions

Groningen Netherlands: Five unique impressions

Discovering Groningen, a province and a city in the Northern part of the Netherlands, made me see how Groningen differs from other parts of the Netherlands I am familiar with, such as North and South Holland, Brabant, and Gelderland. My interest in Groningen Netherlands started when I met my husband who is a typical Groninger. The stubbornness, directness, honest and down-to-earth traits of the Dutch, which is also very visible on him, are quite common among those coming from the…

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Holland: Experience Dutch culture and history

Holland: Experience Dutch culture and history

Visiting and discovering the Netherlands within a short time is quite tricky since there are so many things to see in this country. It is interesting to see how the Netherlands has grown from old cities of traders and fishermen to a country of freedom, equality, and down-to-earth people. This blog focuses on the history and cultural heritages in the North and South Holland, two provinces in the Western part of the Netherlands. Yes you read it right, the name…

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Mallorca Spain: Ten reasons for family visit

Mallorca Spain: Ten reasons for family visit

Mallorca Spain is the biggest of the Balearic Islands, a Spanish territory situated in the Mediterranean Sea. Being a popular holiday destination among English, German, and Dutch, Mallorca offers range of activities such as beach relaxation, mountain climbing, children’s theme park, wildlife sightseeing, and night parties. Therefore, this holiday destination is suited for wide target groups such as families, couples, and group of friends, and even for sole travellers.  As a family of four,  we chose to come here for…

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Bruges Belgium: Nine family activities during travel

Bruges Belgium: Nine family activities during travel

Bruges (Brugge in Dutch, which means ‘bridge’) is a medieval and gothic inspired city in the northwest of Belgium, below the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands. Being considered as the Venice of the North due to its numerous bridges and canals, Bruges Belgium is in the lists of the important World Heritage Site of UNESCO. When you immerse yourself in this city, it is easy to get an impression of life during the medieval era, when the nobility, royalties and church were…

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Chania Greece: Why worth a visit?

Chania Greece: Why worth a visit?

Chania Greece depicts the mixture of different civilizations and cultures that flourished in this city over the ages. This city consists of an old town, where you can find centuries old structures and cultures, and a new town that represents modernities. Since my family made a visit to this second largest city in Crete (in Greece), we now considered Chania Greece as one of our favourite destinations in the Mediterranean. Of course, other cities in Greece such as Athens, Santorini,…

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Malta family trip: What to do and tips

Malta family trip: What to do and tips

Malta, a former British colony known as the Crown Colony of Malta, is a Mediterranean country that lies in between the southern part of Italy and Northern African coasts. The Arab and Mediterranean influences are manifested in the Maltese language and architectures while the British impacts are prominent in lifestyle, food, language, and use of left-hand traffic in this country. If your family plan or will go to Malta, you’ll surely discover this during your Malta family trip. While being…

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Zeeland: Where land touches sea

Zeeland: Where land touches sea

Zeeland (after which the country New Zealand is named) is a province in the South-West of the Netherlands, which covers mostly land area below sea level. History has shown that Zeeland has been flooded many times in the battle between the sea and the inhabitants who tried to expand their lands by claiming parts of the sea. This led to construction of better dikes and to transformations of sea parts into farm lands and villages. Zeeland not only features exceptional…

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