On a visit to the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam it came as a complete surprise to discover these exquisitely crafted dolls’ houses. If you have read the novel or seen the movie adaptation of ‘The Miniaturist’, you would be familiar with one of these treasures and its creator, Petronella Oortman, who was the inspiration for the novel....
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Just 80kms south east of Amsterdam, in the middle of the Huge Veluwe National Park sits the iconic and truly amazing Kröller-Müller Museum. Nestled in an incredible sculpture garden, it holds around 90 paintings and 180 drawings by Vincent van Gogh (the second largest collection in the world) as well as a collection of modern art. It’s...
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Amsterdam never ceases to charm and fascinate no matter how many times you visit. The major attractions of the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank’s House and a variety of canal cruises get star billing on your ‘to do’ list, but once you get those over with, take time to check out Museum Van...
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There’s more to Strasbourg than the famous sausage that bears its name or it being the formal seat of the European Parliament – it’s a wonderful place to visit for so many different reasons. What makes it so special is the Grande Ile, Strasbourg’s Unesco World heritage listed island bordered by the River Ill...
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The thought of packing and unpacking a suitcase as well as checking in and out of accommodation is enough to make you think twice about travelling at all. Even ocean cruising has its drawbacks – think sea sickness – but experiencing the delights of river cruising is like travelling in another realm. In July we...
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