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Visit Delft – Home of Delftware, Royal Heritage, and Johannes Vermeer

Posted on 1 July 20202 May 2025

Delft is a small Dutch town known for its Delftware, being the city of Dutch Royal family, the first capital of the Netherlands, and as the home of the famous Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Visit Delft – a ‘must see’ destination when travelling in the Netherlands.

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What to See in Ghent in One Day

Posted on 26 June 202029 June 2025

Ghent is the third largest and one of the oldest cities in Belgium. With its well preserved historical center, canals and medieval architecture Ghent is a ‘must visit’ destination when travelling in Belgium.

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Visit Amersfoort – medieval streets, canals and a small town charm

Posted on 18 May 202025 April 2025

Visit Amersfoort – a Dutch city in Utrecht municipality with a well preserved medieval town center. It will charm you from the first sight with its historical buildings, narrow streets, canals and stone bridges.

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3 Easy Day Trips from Lisbon

Posted on 18 April 202024 May 2025

In this guide, we’ve rounded up three easy day trips from Lisbon, each offering a mix of family-friendly activities, sightseeing and beautiful nature.

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Visiting Leiden - canals, history and museums

Visit Leiden – canals, history and museums

Posted on 3 April 202027 April 2025

Leiden, home of the country’s oldest university, is a charming town located between Amsterdam and The Hague. Visit Leiden for its historic architecture, museums, charming canals, and vibrant streets.

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Visit Gouda – a Charming Dutch Town

Posted on 29 March 202025 April 2025

Visit Gouda – a town in South Holland’s part of the Netherlands. Gouda is famous for its cheese among other things and it makes a perfect one day trip from Amsterdam.

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The Hague

One Day in The Hague: Art, Architecture and Seaside

Posted on 5 March 202029 June 2025

Only have one day in The Hague? You’ll be surprised how much you can see. From famous paintings and unique architecture to fun miniatures and a walk by the sea, this city offers something for everyone.

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What to See in the Netherlands

Posted on 17 February 202029 June 2025

After living here for a few years, we’ve learned from experience that there are plenty of things to see and do in the Netherlands. Below is a list of must-see attractions and activities, along with some pictures to inspire you to visit the Netherlands.

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Travel Captures - A Day in Antwerp

How to Spend a Day in Antwerp

Posted on 12 February 202024 May 2025

Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium and is well known for its port, diamond trade, and as a home town of the famous artist Peter Paul Rubens. Having visited multiple times, we’d love to share how to spend a day in Antwerp.

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Favourite Places to Visit in Utrecht with Kids

Posted on 6 February 20204 May 2025

We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our boys, explored numerous parks, museums, gardens, and attractions in and around the city. In this post, I’d love to share some of our favourite places to visit in Utrecht with kids.

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