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The Dutch countryside

In the countryside in North Holland, you’ll find endless fields of flowers, farmhouses, canals and the ubiquitous windmill.

Read the accompanying post: “Holland At Its Best“.

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Thursday, May 26th, 2011 Europe No Comments

Windmills, sheep and flowers in the Dutch countryside

The ‘Kop van Noord Holland’ (‘Head of North Holland’) is a beautiful, tranquil area about an hour’s drive north of Amsterdam.

Read the accompanying post: ‘Holland At Its Best‘.

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Friday, May 13th, 2011 Europe No Comments

Endless fields of tulips in Holland

The area around Lisse, about 20km southwest of Amsterdam, is famous around the world for its vast fields of tulips and the Keukenhof. The best time to view these fields is in the second half of April. Hire a bicycle and explore the fields around Lisse, Sassenheim and Voorhout.

 

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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 Europe 2 Comments

Duck confit in a rice wrap

This duck confit with seaweed, cucumber and celery wrapped in a rice pancake was absolutely delish!

Read the accompanying post: “Culinary Journey: Amsterdam“.

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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 Europe No Comments

Fields of daffodils in Holland

The area around the town of Lisse in North Holland is famous for its fields of flowers (amongst others, tulips, daffodils and violets).

Read the accompanying post: ‘An Afternoon in the Keukenhof‘.

 

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Monday, April 11th, 2011 Europe 2 Comments
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