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  • The hotel from the front, the restaurant entrance, the terrace is in front of the restaurant
    Hotel review,  Netherlands

    Fletcher Hotel De Zalm A Perfect Easter Getaway

    June 5, 2022 / 6 Comments

    We stayed at Fletcher Hotel de Zalm during Easter 2022 for 3 nights. We loved our stay here. The lockdown was over and tourism was clearly starting up again. This is not a sponsored post, we stayed here at our own expense. So all opinions are, as always, our own. Location of Fletcher Hotel De Zalm Fletcher hotel de Zalm is on Voorstraat 6 in Brielle. Brielle is a fortified city in the province of Zuid-Holland on the island Voorne-Putten. Brielle is situated in the Southwest of the Netherlands. The hotel was founded in the year 1928 as a family run hotel. The name zalm translates to salmon, and derives…

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    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin, as seen coming from the dune

    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin A Perfect Beach Getaway

    May 24, 2022
    To show the rest of our room at the Hilton. Stopover hotels South

    Stopover hotels on the way South

    March 4, 2020
    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk, as seen from the outside, the front of the hotel

    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk Review of a Great Stay

    March 16, 2022
  • Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin, as seen coming from the dune
    Hotel review,  Netherlands

    Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin A Perfect Beach Getaway

    May 24, 2022 / 1 Comment

    We stayed at Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin at the end of January 2022, for 2 nights. It’s just 50 meters/164 feet away from the beach. We loved our stay at the hotel, despite that there was a lockdown in place in the Netherlands. This meant limited facilities, everything was closed. This is not a sponsored post, we stayed here at our own expense. So all opinions are, as always, our own. Location of Fletcher Hotel Restaurant Zeeduin The hotel is in the beach town of Wijk aan Zee, in the province of Noord-Holland. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 28 minutes driving, Rotterdam Airport is 58 minutes away. The city of Amsterdam…

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    The hotel from the front, the restaurant entrance, the terrace is in front of the restaurant

    Fletcher Hotel De Zalm A Perfect Easter Getaway

    June 5, 2022
    The beach and Dunes at Callantsoog

    Fletcher Badhotel Callantsoog Perfect for New Year’s Eve

    January 16, 2022
    The Plaza Building at the back, in the evening, lit up. The restaurant in front, behind and higher up the rooms and lobby

    Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam The Largest Hotel in the Benelux

    June 23, 2022
  • Avila Walls by That Travelista
    Europe,  Forts

    30 Must-See European Fortresses, Forts and Fortified Towns

    May 19, 2022 / 7 Comments

    Europe has so much to offer in splendid sights and things to do, among them are European fortresses, forts and fortified towns. They’re excellent stops on a European road trip. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which forts in Europe are their favorite. I’ve added my own and we came up with the 30 you can read about below. But first what is the difference between a European fortress, fort and fortified town? A fortress is a defensive military construction and is usually a larger military installation as a fort. A fort is a building designed specifically to defend a territory during war (times). A fortified town is a town…

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    Prague Christmas markets by Andoreia, in the dark. An large illuminated Christmas tree to the left and a large lit up building to the left with a Christmas market in front of it

    30 of the Best Places to have a Magical Christmas in Europe

    November 18, 2021
    Bay of Kotor, as seen from inside the gorge, from higher up and farther away. An overview of Kotor and the bay with cruise ships in the water, mountains on all sides

    The Ultimate Balkan Road Trip

    June 14, 2022
    To show a picture of the onofrio fountain from above.

    30 of the Best Cities of Europe to Visit

    October 14, 2021
  • Windmills at Streefkerk, a biking path leading ithrough polders, on both sides a mill
    Netherlands,  Road Trips

    Road Trip Zuid-Holland: Lek and Linge Blossom Route

    May 10, 2022 / 2 Comments

    If you love to see blossoming fruit trees this road trip Zuid-Holland is perfect! The Lek and Linge road trip partly follows the banks of the two rivers the Lek and the Linge. See polders with cows grazing and windmills, but also orchards and fortified towns. Road Trip Zuid-Holland We followed the route set out by the ANWB, which you can find here in Dutch. There’s a map provided on the site. The following towns and cities are included: Length: 105 kilometers/65 miles Duration: 4 to 5 hours. Town by Town Itinerary Another one-day road trip from the ANWB, in the provinces of Zuid-Holland and Utrecht. Other road trips in…

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    A hotelroom at Van der Valk Hotel Tiel, with a double bed, 2 chairs next to the window with a small table in between

    A night at Van der Valk hotel Tiel

    January 31, 2020
    Lounge/reception space, a stylish couch and chairs in a light space

    A pleasant stay at NH Hotel Schiphol Airport

    March 30, 2021
    Picture of Cosette drinking a strawberry daiquiri. To visualise About us

    Where to eat in Scheveningen

    March 23, 2020
  • Red tulip field, an overview
    Netherlands,  Road Trips

    Tulip Route Holland: the Best Goeree-Overflakkee Tulip Fields

    May 4, 2022 / 8 Comments

    It’s tulip season in the Netherlands! We drove the tulip route Holland on Easter Sunday. Not as famous as the Flower Route, which is also in the province of Zuid-Holland. Due to it being less popular, there’s less people to share these famous tulip fields with. This tulip route is on Goeree-Overflakkee, an island in the South of the Netherlands. Tulip Route Holland We followed an old route from the ANWB, which they don’t update anymore, you can find it here in Dutch. There’s a map provided on that link. The following towns and cities are included: Length: +/- 118 kilometers/73 miles Duration: 3 to 5 hours. Town by Town…

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    To show something popular from The Netherlands near the campsites. The windmills from Kinderdijk in a row. The river flowing in front of them. Campsites in The Netherlands.

    4 fun campsites in The Netherlands with kids

    February 13, 2020
    View on the hotel during one of the walking paths

    Touring the Netherlands: A 7-Day Fletcher Road Trip Haute Cuisine

    September 30, 2022
    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk, as seen from the outside, the front of the hotel

    Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk Review of a Great Stay

    March 16, 2022
  • Bell Foundry Museum, as seen from the side and front. With cherry blossom trees in front of it
    Netherlands,  Road Trips

    Groningen Road Trip: Eems and Oldambt Route

    April 28, 2022 / 2 Comments

    The Netherlands has lots to offer. Although flat, the landscape differs throughout the country. This Groningen road trip showcases the beauty of the most Northeastern part of the Netherlands, close to the border with Germany. Groningen is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. This road trip concentrates on part of the province, not on the city. So when you ask yourself “Is Groningen worth visiting?”, a simple Yes is the answer, just look at this Eems and Oldambt road trip. Groningen Road Trip We followed the route set out by the ANWB, which you can find here in Dutch. There’s a map provided on the site. The…

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    A pleasant stay at NH Hotel Schiphol Airport

    March 30, 2021
    To show me at Yoghurt Barn

    Where to eat in Utrecht

    April 10, 2020
    To show 'Kroketten' with fries

    25 Dutch Traditional Foods you must try

    October 31, 2020
  • Golden Gate Bridge by The Van Escape
    City,  USA

    30 of the Best Cities to Visit in the USA

    April 21, 2022 / 0 Comments

    The USA is a vast country that has lots to offer to visitors. Each time we road trip through the USA we fall in love again with the beautiful nature. But there’s more to love in the US than just its nature. There are also some iconic cities in the US. But which are the best cities to visit in the USA? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which are the best cities in the US to visit and we’ve come up with a list of 30 cities. From the best big cities in the US to hidden gems, they’re all on the list. Best Cities to Visit in the…

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    30 of the Best Cities to Visit in Germany

    December 30, 2021
    To show us playing a board game

    What to do during lockdown

    March 26, 2020
    The old harbor, a row of colorful houses, with small boats in front of it in the water. People walking on the dock

    Honfleur Travel Guide

    December 1, 2022
  • Fjadrargljufur., the beginning of the canyon
    Iceland,  Road Trips

    14-Day Ring Road Iceland Itinerary

    April 16, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Iceland is such a beautiful country, from our first visit comes this ring road Iceland itinerary, that showcases that beauty in all its glory. This was our first trip to Iceland and we fell in love with the country! The Iceland road trip was also our first road trip, which made us fall in love with road trips, back in 2006. The Iceland ring road length is 1332 kilometers/828 miles. Iceland’s famous ring road is a nickname. So what is the ring road in Iceland? Well you’ll actually be driving Route 1 or Þjóðvegur, which encircles the island. A road trip around Iceland could technically be driven in 12 to…

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    An empty Gullfoss in 2006, an overview of Gullfoss, seeing the 2 traps. Brown (not yet gree) grass with a bit of snow in the front

    The Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Iceland

    March 26, 2021
    Hallgrimskirkja, The outside of the church with the statue of Leif Erikson in front

    Hallgrímskirkja: a beautiful church in Iceland

    March 28, 2021
    An overview of Gullfoss, the 2 traps, green grass field in the front.

    2 Days in Iceland: Reykjavik, Golden circle and the south coast

    September 17, 2020
  • La Grand Plage, the beach with the Promenade to the left, at the back the neighbouring town
    Food,  France

    Saint Jean de Luz Travel Guide

    April 7, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Saint Jean de Luz is a beautiful seaside town on the Basque Atlantic coast. This old fishing and pirate town is located in Southwestern France, not that far from the Spanish border. It has history, the beach and macarons to offer! If that doesn’t make it a must-visit place, I don’t know what will. We first visited the beautiful town on our Brittany-Acquitaine road trip in 2018. We fell in love with the town and visited it again in 2019 on our Northern Spain road trip. Sadly, we didn’t have time for a visit on our France Spain Portugal road trip. It’s a perfect stop on a road trip in…

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    Keks, a sort of bundt cake topped with straweberries on a plate standing in the grass, further back a bowl with strawberries

    21 Amazing Bulgarian Foods to Try On Your Trip

    December 7, 2020
    Macarons from la Maison du Chocolat, in a plastic holder, 4 different ones. A bag behind it from the store. Paris macaron walking tour

    A self-guided Paris macaron walking tour

    April 19, 2021
    Gradska Kafana by Adventures with Luda, someone is holding a cup of coffee in the foreground. Sitting on a terrace, overlooking the sea.

    Favorite Coffee Shops in the World

    March 16, 2021
  • The glass facade of the institute, part of it with a corner as seen from below
    museums,  Netherlands

    A Visit to the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision

    April 1, 2022 / 0 Comments

    We love visiting museums, our son loves it especially when they’re interactive and have screens. The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision fits right in. A museum fun for both parents and kids. We visited in October 2020, just before the second lockdown in The Netherlands. For Paul and me it was a trip down memory lane with the old tv shows and commercials they showed. For Yuri it was fun due to all the technology, things from his childhood such as YouTube and the interactiveness. We visited just before the museum closed its doors for 2 years to rebuild. Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision Architecture The building of…

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    What to do in Fort Worth with kids

    February 27, 2020
    The Lange Jan Tower, as seen through another street in front of it.

    25 Fun Things to do in Zeeland

    September 20, 2020
    A Pink American Dream Car, oldtimer

    A Guide for the Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim

    December 1, 2021
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