The Netherlands

With your passport stamped out you go, into the world of windmills, tulips and canals.

Renowned for its countless canals, charming historic buildings and lively cultural scene, the Netherlands’ capital of Amsterdam is a very popular destination.

Cobbled streets, canal-side terraces, and leaning church towers make this one of the most charming cities in the Netherlands.

No visit to Holland is complete without a visit to the capital city, Amsterdam; however, there are so many more thrilling sites to see in the Netherlands.

Few places capture the charm of village life quite like these picturesque communities.

With all the many exciting things to see and do in Amsterdam, it is no wonder that the city ranks as one of the world’s top tourist destinations.

Lying in the north of the country and bordering the North Sea, which is home to the windswept West Frisian Islands, Friesland is a unique place to visit in the Netherlands, as it proudly sports its own rich culture and heritage.

As long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with seeing the tulips in the Netherlands.

Known all over the world as the old Dutch city laced with canals and rich in artistic history, Amsterdam is a great city to explore on foot as well as on two wheels.

Set at a crossroads of cultures where borders blur and traditions intertwine, this historic city has long been shaped by influences from beyond its own frontiers.

A simply wonderful city to walk around, Amsterdam is home to some brilliant museums, with most of them conveniently located in the center of the city.

Making up one half of the historical region of the same name (the western part is found in Belgium), Limburg is the southernmost province in the Netherlands.

Filled with wonderful old buildings, The Hague, known as Den Haag in Dutch, fits many visitors’ pre-conceived notions of how a city in the Netherlands should look.

Renowned for its low-lying lands that lie behind an intricate and ingenious system of sea barriers, dikes, and dams, the Netherlands is a wonderful place to visit, with lots of picturesque countryside on show.

One of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, Amsterdam is a compact, charming and cosmopolitan city that invites exploration.