Barendrecht is a town in the province South Holland. History “Barendrecht” comes from the German word “birni,” meaning “muddy” or “mud” and the Latin word “traiectum,” meaning “to cross (a river).” Combined, it means “muddy river crossing.” Barendrecht is composed of the three former fiefdoms of West-Barendrecht, East-Barendrecht, and Carniesse. These fiefdoms were combined to …
Let Your Feet Take You to Goirle: An Extensive Travel Guide Feed your wanderlust soul and tick Goirle off your travel bucket list. Head off to the wonderful municipality in southern Netherlands and have the time of your life. There, you will find Goirle which is a town in the province of North Brabant. The …
Schiermonnikoog is one of the Wadden Islands and is located in the province of Friesland. It is also the smallest municipality of the Netherlands, counting only 938 residents. The island’s main source of income is tourism which is no wonder as the island has a very relaxing and calm vibe for visitors to enjoy. The …
The Dutch Wadden Islands are located in the the north of country in the North Sea. There are 5 inhabited Wadden Islands of which one, namely Texel, lies in the province North Holland and the other four are located in the province of Friesland. The Islands are popular tourist destinations, they offer a great place …
Dutch Cuisine? Yes! There is such a thing. When you think of Holland, food is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. You may think wooden shoes, legal drugs, or windmills. But a great gastronomic experience is not usually on the list. You will be delighted to know that there is excellent traditional …
Zandvoort is both a municipality and a town located in the province of North Holland. Zandvoort is considered one of the biggest beach resorts in the country. Its long sandy beaches and coastal dunes attract tourists from all over the Netherlands and abroad during the warm summer months. Zandvoort is also the home of the …
Wassenaar sits in South Holland and is part of The Hague. This town is home to over 25,000 people and is known for being very prosperous. In fact, this affluent town is the second most prosperous in all of The Hague. This allows for a superb quality of life for residents along with beautiful stores …
Nieuwvliet is a small village in the Sluis municipality of the Zeeland province. This tiny coastal village has a population of just 459. The village is divided into two main areas: Nieuwvliet Village and Nieuwvliet-Bad. Nieuwvliet Village is just 2km away from the coast. Nieuwvliet-Bad is the collective name of the area’s parks, camp sites …
Vlissingen is a city and municipality in the southwestern part of the Netherlands in the province of Zeeland and is located on the former Walcheren isle. The city was historically known as “Flushing” in English. Vlissingen’s harbor was so significant throughout history that the city received its own English name. In fact, Flushing, New York …
Renesse is a coastal village located in the Zeeland province and sits just west of Hellevoetsluis. The village is a tourist hotspot during the summer months when zero-fare bus service is offered. The village boasts an active nightlife scene, great shopping opportunities and excellent restaurants. Each year, hundreds of tourists visit Renesse to relax on …