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Where to stay in Netherlands? Unique places to stay in Netherlands

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  Netherlands is a beautiful and vibrant country in northwestern Europe, well known for its flat landscape of tulip fields, cycling routes, windmills and canals. The country’s magnificent gardens, scenic villages, medieval castles, cityscapes, national parks and museums showcasing a rich heritage of artists attract tourists across the globe. And the great news is all these major attractions are in relatively compact areas, it becomes easy for travelers to explore the sites. In this blog post, we’ve listed the list of five unique places to stay in Netherlands which will make our trip amore amazing. Unique places to stay in Netherlands | Top Netherlands Hotels Kruisherenhotel, Maastricht, Netherlands Kruisherenhotel Maastricht, Netherlands is a 15th century Gothic church and monastery modernized into a luxury hotel, with 60 rooms. The Camille Oostwegel Chateâu Hotels & Restaurants took over the Kruisherenhotel and restored the interiors with the help of popular Dutch desi...

Amsterdam Light Festival 2020: Celebrate the Light Festival whole-heartedly

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  Visit Amsterdam between December 10, 2020 and January 3, 2021 to enjoy the unique Amsterdam Light Festival.   Amsterdam Light Festival will be held for the 9th time this year. The 9th Edition of this festival will be different from the previous years as the festival will be shorter this year compared to previous years. Also, there is a light walk this year instead of sailing. Also, Water Colors canal cruises will not be there during Amsterdam light festival 2020. Enjoy the Amsterdam winters with miraculous light artworks Amsterdam gets dark at around 17:00 during winters. So you have plenty of hours to enjoy the beautiful colors of astonishing light art works. The beautiful Amsterdam will be converted into a splendid open light museum and artists from across the globe are going to contribute to the light artworks.   You cannot afford to miss such a fascinating view. Apply for Netherlands visa to experience this amazing Light festival. Ticket sales have started si...

The most awaited Maastricht Christmas Market 2020 approaches

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The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes. The capital is Amsterdam, which is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Canal side mansions and a trove of works from artists including Rembrandt and Vermeer remain from the city’s 17 th century “Golden Age”. The most important and the most loved festival of Netherlands is Maastricht Christmas market 2020 is approaching now for welcoming the winter tourism. The Maastricht Christmas Market 2020 Basically the city of Maastricht is famous for its beautiful Christmas market. A lot of stalls with all things Christmassy as well as many entertainment options, such as Ferris wheel and ice skating – everything makes Maastricht market your Christmas holiday destination with family or friends in Holland. Could anything be better than the cozy streets are inviting and the warm cafes are sharin...

The best places to visit in Rotterdam

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  Rotterdam is the second largest city of Netherlands; it lies on both banks of Nieuwe Mass, the tidal Southern arm of the Rhine, where it is also joined by the little River Rotte. Besides this it also has the world’s largest Port, home to the massive Europoort facility through which so much freight passes on its way. If you are planning for a trip to Netherlands then this city is a must visit place, you can also have a cast to the best place to visit in Rotterdam. Aside from its fascinating port, Rotterdam also features some fantastic architectural buildings like the modern cube buildings and the Euromast Tower, but also has a wonderful variety of museums, eateries and activities to enjoy. Today, Rotterdam is as popular for its vibrant entertainment options as it is for its many fine museums, splendid architecture and maritime tourist attractions. To make yourself comfortable with most of the time, be sure you read the list of best places to visit in Rotterdam below, they wil...

The best things to do in Amsterdam

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  Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands with a population of 872680 within the proper city, 1380872 in the urban areas and 2410960 in the metropolitan area. It was found with the province of North Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred as the “Venice of the North”, which is attributed by the large no of canals which form a UNESCO World heritage site. This is the reason why there are a lot many things to do in Amsterdam Amsterdam’s name is derived from Amsteiredamme, indicative of the city’s origin around a dam in the river of Amstel. Originating as a small fishing village in the late 12 th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17 th century, and became the leading center for finance and trade. In the 19 th and 20 th centuries, the city expanded, and many new neighborhoods and suburbs were planned and built. The 17 th century canals of Amsterdam and the 19-20 th century Def...

What Dutch food do you try out during a stay in the Netherlands?

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  You have planned a trip to the Netherlands but during your stay you want to discover new things. So we have the idea of the century, try Dutch food . We are going to present 5 Dutch food specialties that you should definitely try during your future stay in the Netherlands. Write them down in the corner of your head; keep them in mind to get your head full of them. List of 5 Dutch food: Stamppot (Mash pot) Stamppot is considered the national dish of the Netherlands.   The traditional Dutch dish has a potato base and is prepared with vegetables, depending on taste (so you might find that traditional Dutch recipes for Stamppot vary to some extent). The basic ingredients are white potato, sweet potato, carrots, onion and cabbage which are simmered in a pot, mashed and garnished with rookworst (smoked sausage). It is seasoned with salt and pepper and you will get a typical Dutch meal! This is one of the easiest Dutch dinner recipes made with ingredients are internationa...

What are the best places to visit in the Netherlands?

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  The Netherlands, one of the most visited countries in Europe, especially Amsterdam, can be very busy during the summer months, especially in July. The months of April and May are an excellent time to visit the best places to visit in Netherlands. Many parks and gardens, which are among the most beautiful in the country! What to visit in the Netherlands 1.       The Jordaan and Amsterdam canals Canals are as important to Amsterdam's cityscape as the time spent exploring the city's wonderful waterways is one of the most lasting memories for any visitor. Nothing beats a stroll through the smaller, quieter streets along the waterways. Jordaan, a district built in the early 1600s to house workers and immigrants attracted here by religious tolerance, is very charming. With its small houses by the canal and its many "hofjes", the picturesque inner courtyards hidden behind the buildings. Read full article!