Discover Heerenveen, a quintessentially Friesian city full of beautiful monuments and unique structures set amid a stunning landscape! Heerenveen, which was founded around 1550, is the oldest peat channel village in Holland. It is located in the water-rich province of Friesland and a wonderful destination, particularly in summer. Not only are there more than 30…
As soon as temperatures drop below zero the Dutch are brimming with excitement about the legendary Elfstedentocht, the world’s most prestigious speed and leisure skating events. When the temperature drops below zero for a couple of days, the eleven cities fever starts to spread in Holland. A minimum ice thickness of 15 cm is required…
The glorious former Admirality building of Friesland and Groningen has been home to this regional museum since 1963. Built in 1618 this building was also formally known as the ‘sea office’ and was responsible for the protection of ocean going trade by means of escort or even naval war fare. The only remains of this…
Located in Leeuwarden, capital of the Dutch province of Friesland (Fryslân), the Fries Museum has a rich history spanning almost 190 years. In 2013, it moved into the first newly constructed Dutch museum building of the 21st century. As the main repository of Friesland’s material heritage, it is recognised internationally for key aspects of its collection….
Throughout 2018, both Friesland in the northern Netherlands and Valletta in Malta are European Capital of Culture. The Potatoes Go Wild project illustrates the connection between these two cities, using potatoes. Perhaps this tuber is the most multicultural product of Leeuwarden-Friesland 2018! Much of the world’s potato production starts in Friesland. Every year, seed potatoes…
The Frisian Saskia Uylenburgh was the first great love of Rembrandt van Rijn. The couple married in 1634. Saske, her Frisian baptismal name, was born and raised in Leeuwarden. The most famous Frisian newlyweds ever are the theme of the exhibition ‘Rembrandt & Saskia: Love in the Golden Age’. On the basis of this loving…
Bolsward is a cosy city where history and architecture play a key role. The centre hosts many monumental buildings. One of these is the town hall from 1615, which is richly decorated. In the town hall, the Antiquities’ room can also be found; this room holds beautiful silver objects created by silversmiths from Bolsward, old…
Sneek ranks third in terms of size in the province and is located in the municipality Súdwest-Fryslân. The city has about 33,000 inhabitants. With its central location in the lake area of the Waterland it is evident that this is a real water city. It performs a central role in the southwest region and was…
Spotlessly clean”, “Very friendly host”, “splendid accommodation”….These are comments you can read about Vondelpark House on several booking sites… We had a look and yes, this place is brilliant ! We sat together with the owner, Mrs Petra…enjoy ! Petra, can You tell us something about the start of your accommodation ? When did you…
Planning to visit Göteborg ? Consider Comfort Hotel as your place to stay…We sat together with Fredrik Leek, General Manager of this unique hotel… Fredrik, can You tell us something about the start of your accommodation ? When did you start ? Did You had any previous experiences in hospitality business ? Comfort Hotel Göteborg…
In Houten, just outside the citycenter of Utrecht you can enjoy silence in Borneman Buitenhof. Maarten, the owner of this fantastic accommodation tells us something more about his little paradise.. Can You tell us something about the start of your accommodation ? When did you start ? Did You had any previous experiences in hospitality…
A Tuscan paradise where you can ride, cycle, walk, sightsee or simply relax with a glass of Chianti wine…. We had a chat with Mrs Jenny Bawtree, welcoming us in her amazing accommodation.. Can you tell us something about the start of your accommodation ? When did you start ? Did You had any previous…
We had a nice meeting with Eric and Nanja Helmers, the owners of Agriturismo Carincone in Le Marche, Italy. Dear Eric, can you tell us something about the start of your accommodation ? When did you start ? Did You had any previous experiences in hospitality business ? In 2006 we emigrated to Italy and…
Tulips, windmills and wooden shoes might still be a draw to this Dutch region for some travelers; however, Holland is a far more versatile locale with an international and maritime history extending farther back than most of the rest of Europe, including the establishment of New Amsterdam as a major trading city, which became New…
If you are planning on spending a vacation in London, make sure you take full advantage of this gorgeous city with all that it has to offer. The city of London is full of an exciting array of places to go and things to do and see, for people of all cultures and ages. Being…
Switzerland, formally known as The Confederation Helvetica, is a landlocked mountainous haven in the heart of Europe. Partially due to the isolating geography, the Swiss people have maintained a strong commitment to tradition, independence and the preservation of their long-established way of life. Hence, it is very important for the traveler to note that Switzerland…
Hotel Tips Though traveling to Italy is quite safe. However, it’s advisable and useful to gather some basic Italy travel tips. There are hundreds of small luxury hotels of the world and the cities of Italy have plenty to choose from. Some Italian hotels, and nearly all hotels in Rome, have at least one staff…
A simple, unremarkable Italian restaurant in the Grzegórzki district of Kraków, but Pergamin is an okay choice for pizza if you have kids with you. A simple, rustic trattoria in the Grzegórzki district, Pergamin Nullo is an Italian with a mixed reputation. The food is passable and you should be okay with the pizza. A…
Kraków Medical tourism is a relatively new phenomenon, but one which has taken off extraordinarily. With the opening up of more and more lost cost airlines across the continent, travelling to receive medical or cosmetic treatments has become a much easier task. Today, Kraków is on the forefront of medical tourism in Europe, with the…
Going abroad often presents a cascade of practical issues to the traveller, from visa requirements to currency differences, bank account problems, to insurance. However, in the last twenty years, at least within the borders of the European Union, a number of administrative and bureaucratic changes have made travelling the continent a much less daunting task….
