We are finally going to open the box on our best kept secret, the city of The Hague. Royal capital of the Netherlands, city of peace and justice as the location of many international courts and agencies and the wonderful place that we call home. Set on the North Sea coast, just 1 hour by …
It’s that time of year again – the air is crisp, the streets are adorned with twinkling lights, and the smell of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts fills the air. Yes, it’s Christmas market season! And if you’re looking for an unforgettable experience, then follow our mini-Christmas tour southwards from our home in the Hague, …
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Once a year the peace and calm of Dutch life explodes in a shower of fireworks to mark the end of the Old Year and then follows up with a nice refreshing dip in the North Sea to bring in the New Year…yup, here you will find a very Happy New Year that is uniquely …
For those of you lucky people that get to spend a bit more time in the Netherlands and once you have done all the main sites, had a picture in clogs, eaten lots of cheese and smoked through the novelty of the coffee shops, then you are ready to explore some of the more …