What Are the Best Hidden Gems to Visit in the Netherlands?

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Landscape with tulips, traditional dutch windmills and houses near the canal in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands - Shutterstock

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In today’s email: 

• What Are the Best Hidden Gems to Visit in the Netherlands?

• Around the World: Giethoorn village, the most beautiful and fairytale village in the Netherlands; Where to Experience traditional Holland; What are the Top 10 Train Journeys In France and a whole lot more…

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: NASA announces new path options for Mars Sample Return mission

• From Social Media: Little Venice, located in London, is a picturesque neighbourhood where the Grand Union Canal meets the Regent’s Canal.

• Travel Grub: TOP 5 Must Try DUTCH FOOD in the Netherlands!

• Quirky Corner:  Something Weird Is Happening in The Netherlands

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What Are the Best Hidden Gems to Visit in the Netherlands?

Discover the Netherlands, a country full of exciting adventures and hidden gems, where nothing’s more than a stone’s throw away. Explore a specific region, go for a city trip or get active with cycling or hiking trips – there’s always something new to discover, from varied landscapes to rich heritage and exciting activities. The Netherlands is a country defined by its relationship with water, and without its ingenious systems of dykes and flood defences, much of the country would not exist.

Giethoorn,The Netherlands. The beautiful houses and gardening city is know as "Venice of the North" - Shutterstock

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Around the World

Giethoorn village, the most beautiful and fairytale village in the Netherlands

The part of the village that most will see when they visit is called: ''Giethoorn village''. This area contains hand-dug canals and all small islands which are inter connected by 176 bridges to the mainland.

Where to Experience traditional Holland

Experience historic Holland from a bygone era at the Zaanse Schans. This windmill village on the Zaan River is located just 20 minutes from Amsterdam, and you can visit free of charge.

What are the Top 10 Train Journeys In France

Beyond the convenience of eco-friendly travel and the efficiency of France's high-speed trains, these rail adventures offer a delightful fusion of breathtaking scenery and cultural exploration.

Visit the Impregnable Vesting Bourtange fortress surrounded by marshes

A visit to Bourtange is a guaranteed day of sheer fun. Explore the village on foot, visit the shops and the old-fashioned candle-making factory, and top your excursion off with a drink or bite to eat at one of the friendly bars or restaurants.

The 8 most impressive castles in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has had some pretty impressive castles throughout history. Many of these medieval castles have not survived, but luckily there are still some beautiful castles still worth a visit…

Do you want to visit the Amsterdam Tulip Season in Holland?

Every year millions of tulips are blooming in and around Amsterdam. The tulip season in Hollandmarks the beginning of spring. The colourful flowers and the rising temperatures make many people from all over the world happy….

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

Photo by Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash

NASA announces new path options for Mars Sample Return mission

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Nicky Fox, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, announced changes to the Mars Sample Return mission during a news teleconference this week.

Celestial Convergence: A New Era of Space Tourism

An extraordinary alignment of the Moon and Venus has launched not just awe-inducing spectacle, but also a new frontier in the burgeoning industry of space tourism.

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From Social Media

Little Venice, located in London, is a picturesque neighbourhood where the Grand Union Canal meets the Regent’s Canal. Known for its tranquil waterways, charming narrowboats, and quaint cafes, this scenic area offers a peaceful retreat from the city.

Travel Grub

TOP 5 Must Try DUTCH FOOD in the Netherlands!

Quirky Corner

Something Weird Is Happening in The Netherlands

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