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Dutch Provinces: A Complete Guide to Day Trips & Hidden Gems Across the Netherlands

Posted by Dana Marin | Jul 14, 2023 | All Photos, Featured, The Netherlands

…Monastery Trail, which links dozens of monasteries across the countryside. Nature in Brabant Nature lovers are in for a treat. Brabant is the only Dutch province with four national parks: De Biesbosch(a tidal freshwater wetland and haven for birds), Loonse en Drunense Duinen(drifting sands, nicknamed the Dutch Sahara), De Grote Peel(peat bog and one of Europe’s richest bird areas), Zoom-Kalmthoutse Heide(a cross-border heathland). Other beautiful…

A Love for Nature: Ioana Biriș

Posted by Dana Marin | Jun 18, 2018 | All Photos, People and Stories

…d to be able to kiss the kids good night. What makes you happy? Apart from nature. My kids. Nature comes after that 😉 Later edit: Ioana’s project was successful and the green and blue map of Amsterdam is ready and can be bought here. Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram and Facebook for more stories about life in the Netherlands, written by a real local, updated constantly. Check out my photo book: Amsterdam Through the Seasons…

Hiking in the Netherlands: the Amazing Nature on Texel Island

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 11, 2021 | All Photos, Nature, The Netherlands

…rt of the island is the best one for hiking trips to discover the island’s nature. The pristine beauty of nature on Texel island Texel, the largest of the Dutch Wadden Islands, is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The island’s diverse landscapes make it a unique destination in the Netherlands, offering a blend of serene beaches, sand dunes, forests, and picturesque meadows. One of Texel’s most notable natural features is the Dunes of Texel National…

Nature and the City: Lynn from Urban Herbology

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 27, 2019 | All Photos, People and Stories

…em, is really important to me. If we all lived in closer harmony with city nature, I feel the world would be an even more beautiful and sustainable place. Working with apprentices is the best way I know to share skills and knowledge. My aim is to make a gentle impact on the apprentices’ businesses, lifestyle, families, friends and the environment — a ripple effect. The apprentices follow a course, meet me for walks and workshops and build great co…

Discover the Netherlands: Friesland Province

Posted by Dana Marin | Aug 25, 2024 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…thms of the natural world. This is an amazing destination for a weekend in nature, away from the noise of the world. The beauty of Friesland’s nature is changing in every season. In spring, the countryside comes alive with blooming flowers, while summer is marked by lush greenery and the lively buzz of outdoor activities on the lakes. Autumn brings a palette of golden hues to the forests and farmlands, and winter often transforms the landscape int…

Discovering Dutch Nature: De Alde Feanen National Park

Posted by Dana Marin | Jun 25, 2021 | All Photos, Nature

…e all the digging led to flooding, which created canals and lakes. Slowly, nature started reappearing and taking over the land. The edges of De Alde Feanen were transformed by man into meadows and hay fields, for agriculture. However, farming wasn’t a lucrative business here, because of the particular landscape, therefore, around 1915, tourism and recreational water sports started taking over, which led to what we know today as the National Park D…

Seven Awesome Weekend Trips in Brabant

Posted by Dana Marin | Jun 27, 2022 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…Source: Wikimedia Commons 4. Nationaal Park De Biesbosch – Willemstad For nature and water sports lovers, this weekend should do the trick. De Biesbosch National Park is a splendid nature conservation area and the largest fresh water tidal zone in Europe. The park is covered in luxurious vegetation, with willow forests where a rich fauna lives (including pine martens, deer and beavers!). The best way to discover this park is by boat or canoe, but…

Day Trip to Arnhem: Best Things to Do in the Netherlands’ Fashion Capital

Posted by Dana Marin | May 24, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…isiting? Yes, especially if you’re interested in WWII history, fashion, or nature. Arnhem isn’t a typical “pretty Dutch city,” but that’s what makes it interesting. The WWII history is moving, the Modekwartier is unlike anything else in the Netherlands, and with Sonsbeek Park and the Hoge Veluwe on your doorstep, the nature is spectacular. What is Arnhem known for? Arnhem is known for three things: the Battle of Arnhem (Operation Market Garden, 19…

Amazing Winter Walks in the Netherlands to Fight the Winter Blues

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 28, 2023 | All Photos, Nature

…you continue walking through the Noordhollands Duinreservaat (the largest nature reserve in the Netherlands), towards Bergen aan Zee, you can experience the closest thing to mountains that you will find in Noord-Holland: the tall dunes. Did you know that Bergen means mountains in Dutch? Please note that for the Duinreservaat you will need to buy a ticket (which is 2 euro per day or 13 for a yearly ticket). The ticket can be bought online on the P…

Best Summer Day Trips from Amsterdam: Beaches, Nature & Hidden Villages

Posted by Dana Marin | Jul 7, 2023 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…The easiest forest to reach from Amsterdam is Amsterdamse Bos, a beautiful nature area on the outskirts of the city. However, there are other forests that you can easily reach for more rich experiences, like the one at Schoorl. Why choose this one? It’s a big forest, with long hiking trails, so you can spend a full day here. You can even cross the sand dunes and head towards the sea, but if you want to remain in the forest, that’s totally possible…