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Midwinter Celebration in Graft-De Rijp

Posted by Dana Marin | Dec 26, 2018 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…ndry hanged to dry, everyone celebrates winter and the rich history of the village. As incredible as it sounds, this used to be a whale hunters’ village in the past, when they still had access to the sea, before that land was reclaimed and the lakes were transformed into polders. I absolutely loved this celebration, it was such a treat to be there! There was music, mulled wine, traditional pea soup and smoked herring, as well as other goodies and…

Things to Do in Utrecht: a Complete Guide to Discovering the City and Its Surroundings

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 23, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…n book a city walk if you’d like to get more insights about this beautiful village. Oudewater. This little village attracts many tourists each year with its Witches Weighing House. A must see if you’re passionate about witches and history. And while you’re there, pay a visit to Montfoort village too! National Park Utrechtse Heuvelrug. A stunning park where you can go for hiking, biking, or visiting a country estate! A mix of forests, sand and heat…

Dutch Provinces: a Complete Guide to Exploring the Netherlands’ Treasures

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

…l horses in action. Zeeland’s landscape is haunted by the memory of sunken villages, lost to the sea; their legacy is honored by the Monument for the Drowned Villages on the Oosterscheldedijk. Today, salt marshes and mud flats stand as stark reminders of nature’s might. Getting around Zeeland is easiest by car due to limited public transport, though trains reach Middelburg and Vlissingen and buses connect to other destinations – albeit on sometime…

Seven Awesome Weekend Trips in Brabant

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

…as it was in the past. Go outside the city to visit Kasteel Eckart and the village of Nuenen – another one of the villages connected to Van Gogh. Nuenen is where Van Gogh lived and worked between 1883 and 1885 and where he produced a big part of all his work. Here you can visit the Vincentre, the museum dedicated to Van Gogh and explore the landscape that inspired the painter. Source: Wikimedia Commons 4. Nationaal Park De Biesbosch – Willemstad F…

Beautiful fishing villages: Volendam and Marken

Posted by Dana Marin | Oct 28, 2011 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…now it is connected to the mainland by a causeway. It’s a very picturesque village, where every house is surrounded by a lovely garden decorated with all kinds of flowers and garden decorations, as if it was taking part in a contest between the neighbours. Many of the wooden houses are listed as National Heritage Sites. The atmosphere is a peaceful one, only childrens’ voices can be heard, and right outside the village the countryside landscape co…

Exploring Woerden: A Journey through the Charming Heart of Holland

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 25, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…n, long walks or boat rides. It can also be combined with the neighbouring village of Oudewater, known for its Witch Weighing Scale (open only on Saturdays!). It’s impressive how many activities there are in such a small town! I admire the Dutch municipalities for knowing how to promote themselves, to make the best out of every little bit of history and tradition. Next: Abcoude, known as the most beautiful village in Utrecht! —————————————————————…

Weekend in Andalusia: Nerja

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 23, 2019 | All Photos, Travels

…o Nerja and quickly see the Balcony after which take the bus to the nearby village of Frigiliana. I made my way through the narrow streets, not wasting much time, straight to the Balcony. When I arrived at the small square in front of the Church of El Salvador, I slowed down, because I was immediately immersed into a peaceful holiday mood: a beautiful woman was playing the violin, children were chasing pigeons and I could already catch glimpses of…

Things I Love about Edinburgh

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 3, 2020 | All Photos, Travels

…l. Dean Village and Walking the Water of Leith. As soon as we entered Dean Village, I felt like in a totally different place. This is a village in a city; it’s kind of like the Russian dolls, opening up and unveiling smaller, cutter versions of themselves. The castle in the middle of the city. How can you not love the Edinburgh castle, on top of the hill, dominating the landscape. The view from Calton Hill. The cute entrances. Hiding from the rain…

Discover Noord-Holland: a Visit to Den Helder

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 20, 2022 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…walking or biking along the water; it brings you all the way to Huisduinen village and to the Donkere Duinen (I have to do this one day!). The port area is peppered with restaurants, and on a warm day it’s a cheerful place, full of people sitting outdoors and having fun among the boats. I know that because I’ve seen it on my way to Texel and I remember how I wished I had the time to stay there for a few hours. I spent little time in the city itsel…

A Lovely Evening in Giethoorn

Posted by Dana Marin | Jun 29, 2017 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…hs, locals carrying their groceries in trolleys (there are no roads in the village centre so they can’t go for groceries by car) are going home to cook dinner. My friend and I went for the second round of visiting, and this time it was truly magical. As the sun was setting, sending a warm light through the trees and onto the water, we enjoyed the silence that surrounded everything. We would stop to admire flowers or to talk to a cat who was doing…