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…
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…
Organised at the foot of Fryderyk Chopin’s statue for almost 60 years they have become the cultural symbol of Warsaw. Eminent pianists perform every Sunday from mid-May until the end of September, at noon and 4 pm. Hugely popular with Warsaw residents and tourists alike, they are a unique opportunity to listen to classical music while sitting on…
