Between the artistic, diverse and progressive Amsterdam with its romantic old world charm, and the industrious modern Rotterdam, coupled with the gorgeous country side, I find the Netherlands one of… [Continue Reading]
Tag: Holland
Netherlands ~ Tulips, Windmills & Winter Sports
When you think of Holland, notice the Netherlands and Holland are somewhat interchangeable, the Netherlands is the entire country and Holland is comprised of two provinces of the Netherlands, but… [Continue Reading]
Rotterdam, Netherlands ~ The Gateway of Europe
Remember those floods that I mentioned in my previous post on Amsterdam? They happened in the 1100’s and wiped out the region initiating a strategy of water containment via dams. … [Continue Reading]
Amsterdam, Netherlands ~ The Venice of the North
Streets made of water, cobblestone walkways, beautiful row houses, bicycles as the primary mode of transportation, a thriving arts scene, people of every race and religion, outdoor dining even the… [Continue Reading]