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Český Krumlov in Winter is Enchanting
Last Updated: February 4th 2026. Visiting Český Krumlov in winter is one of the best things to do when you’re in Czechia. The city is enchanting covered in a layer of snow. We’ve visited this small city 3 times in winter time so far and the last visit in February 2022, will certainly not be the last. Český Krumlov is located in South Bohemia in the west of Czechia. The city was founded in the 13th century. Why Visit Český Krumlov in Winter? Český Krumlov is worth visiting all year long, however in winter time the crowds will be less. It’s a teeny tiny city so in the summer it…
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2020 travels in review
As for us all, 2020 was completely different than we expected. We had only one trip abroad to Austria. Other than that we stayed in The Netherlands. Luckily we made some beautiful trips in The Netherlands during the Summer. So here are our 2020 travels from month to month. January Just like in 2019 we started the New Year at friends in Almere. We played board games and watched the fireworks. Our first outing was Uden on Ice with my nieces during Christmas break. Later in the month I went shopping with a friend in Uden, while Paul and Yuri had the day for themselves. The last day of the…
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Lipno nad Vltavou Things to Do: 7 Fun Activities in Winter Time
Last Updated: January 22nd 2026. Lipno nad Vltavou is a small town in Czechia. It surrounds the Lipno lake and is situated in a mountainous area. In winter time there’s snow and the lake freezes over. We’ve enjoyed a week here in 2018, in 2019 and in 2022 in winter time. Here’s our Lipno nad Vltavou things to do list in winter time. Lipno nad Vltavou Things to Do: 7 Activities Snowpark Lipno Lyžařsky Areál The ultimate winter time activity in Lipno nad Vltavou for a lot of people is skiing. This is the only activity of the things to do in Lipno nad Vltavou that we haven’t done ourselves.…
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Dickens Festival: the Perfect Christmas Outing
Last Updated: December 3rd 2025. The Dickens Festival (called Dickens festijn in Dutch) in Deventer, The Netherlands was already on my radar for years. We finally got to experience it in 2018 and loved it. It’s truly a unique experience and something for everyone looking for something spectacular around Christmas time. Dickens Festival Deventer For 2 days Deventer turns into an 19th century English town from the stories of Charles Dickens. Want to meet Scrooge, Oliver Twist or Mr. Pickwick? It’s possible at the Dickens Christmas festival. Listen to Christmas carol singers or watch orphans moan about their lives. See a living statue or watch Queen Victoria having a tea…
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4 Winter Walks in Götzens
Last Updated: 29th January 2026. Almost every year we take a winterbreak and go to a ski destination. Not to ski, but to enjoy the snowcovered landscapes. But this time we had a bit of bad luck; Yuri got a fever and couldn’t do anything. Paul and I decided to go for short walks in the area separately. One of us stayed with Yuri and the other one explored the surroundings. After lunch we switched, and the other one followed the same route. This way we made 4 beautiful winter walks near Götzens in Austria, before Yuri felt better and could go out and explore a bit with us. Mind…
