The Rhineland
Yesterday in Germany ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
An early start with a visit to Cathedral of Cologne. Germany's most visited landmark it is known for its 157 metre high twin spies and as the shrine of the three magi. Containing relics of tthe threeRead more
Amsterdam
May 12 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Very nice day in Amsterdam. Visited the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Central train station. An evening dinner cruise on the canals. Met our fellow tour members, seems like a fun group. A mix ofRead more
Paleis Het Loo
May 10 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Paleis Het Loo was the residence of the Dutch Royal family from the late 17th century until 1975. During the 2nd World War, with the Netherlands occupied by Germany and Queen Wilhelmina in exile itRead more
Kinderdijk
May 9 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Well you can't visit the Netherlands and not see some windmills. A very interesting walk along the canal with a typical Dutch landscape to view. The windmills we built about 1740 to drain land forRead more
'S-Hertogenbosch
May 8 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Visited the city of 'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch). St John's Cathedral is the largest Cathedral in the Netherlands. The city was also the home of the 15th century artist Heironymous Bosch. Famed forRead more
Keukenhof Tulips
May 7 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Visited the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. A stunning display of tulips as well as many other varieties of flowers. Over 7 million bulbs are individually planted each year. Only open from mid March to midRead more
Utrecht
May 6 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Originally the site of a Roman Fortress ( circa 50 AD ) Utrecht has been an important city in the history of the Netherlands. The city skyline is dominated by "The Dom " the tallest Church Tower inRead more
Amersfoort
May 5 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Amersfoort is a city in the Netherlands for over 750 years. Amersfoort is famous for its Muurhuizen ( wall house ) When the city needed to expand in the 1300's the original wall was pulled down and aRead more
Leiden
May 4 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Leiden is a city in northern Netherlands dating from the middle ages. The river Oude flows through the city. Known for its canal & museums as well a university city. Terese's mother lived in LeidenRead more
Kasteel de haar
May 3 in the Netherlands ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Kasteel de haar is the largest castle in Netherlands. Situated just iutside the city of Utrecht. A castle has been located on this site since 1391. In 1890 Baron Etienne van Zuylen inherited theRead more
Hindeloopen
May 2 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Hindeloopen is city in the north of the Netherlands. Situated on the banks of IJsselmeer a large freshwater lake now cut off from the sea. Since the 13th century ships captains sailed to North Sea andRead more
Franeker
May 2 in the Netherlands ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Travelled to the Friesland city of Franeker, where the Eise Eisinga Plantetarium is located. Constructed between 1774 & 1781 it is an accurate depiction of how the solar system works. Built into hisRead more
Welcome to the Netherlands
April 30 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Recieved a lovely welcome upon arrival in Amsterdam. Met by Terese's cousins Rob, Yvonne, Peter, Lidewij and Karoline. Staying intially at Rob & Yvonne's home. After a few drinks & a lovely meal weRead more
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Lovely guys ❤️
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It’s a whopper, don’t you think?
TravelerDefinitely is. Also needs a good clean.