If you’re not used to low temperatures then Parisian winters can be a complete shock to your system. Late sunrises, early sunsets, lots and lots of rain followed by icy winds and even some snow can surely put a damper on any exploring you have planned. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Paris […]
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Let me tell you a story of two nights spent in Paris, one entire day searching for the Eiffel Tower and lots and lots of rain. Exploring Paris is a remarkably wonderful idea, when you have bountiful sunshine that is. My sister has always wanted to see the Eiffel tower, so whilst venturing through Europe […]
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The quaint little town of Nijmegen is one of the oldest places nestled away in The Netherlands. Seated on the Waal River and close to the German Border, this catholic university town is home to over 15 000 students. If you’re looking for more information on this little Dutch town, you’ve come to the right place! […]
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If there’s one thing I’ll never regret in this lifetime, it’s travelling. Often, it’s easy to forget what the world still has to offer among daily obstacles and whilst the dwellings of everyday life can be somewhat draining and monotonous, I’ve always found travelling, or even the idea of it, to be somewhat refreshing […]
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So you’ve booked a trip to the land of tulips, canals and windmills but you are just a little unsure of what to expect upon arrival. To make your trip all the more pleasant here are 15 things you need to know before visiting The Netherlands. HOLLAND AND THE NETHERLANDS ARE NOT THE SAME I’m […]
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Dutch food may not be as well-known as French or Chinese cuisine but there are many local delights which should be tried at least once when traveling to the land of tulips. After living there for six months, I still hold some of these delicious pieces of culinary heaven close to my heart. Here are […]
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Deventer is a beautiful Dutch town located on the east bank of the river Ijssel. With a population of just over 100 000, the charm and personality in this quaint little place has been preserved for over hundreds of years. Home to some of the countries oldest brick houses, parks and academic libraries, the heritage […]
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After finding Deventer on a random city hopping day and hearing about the mysterious Dickens Festival that would be happening in the upcoming weeks, we knew that we had to come back to this beautiful town. So on the 18th day of December, cold and close to snow, we merrily made our way back, completely […]
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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it […]
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Nijmegen is one of the oldest cities in The Netherlands. It has been around for over 2000 years and is located fairly close to the German border. Of course, The Netherlands is well known for its pubs and cheese but there is so much more to do in the quaint little towns located outside the capital. […]
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LIFE OF SHAL 