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12 unmissable World Heritage Sites to visit in the Netherlands

There are now 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands. That's right — this tiny country...
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7 places named by the Dutch (that you might not know about)

Before tulips, windmills, bikes, and happy children, the Dutch were seafarers, explorers and conquerors. Along the way,...
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Johan de Witt: That time the Dutch people ate their prime minister

The Dutch may seem civilized now, but anyone with some knowledge of European history knows that was...
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4 creative ways the Netherlands blends tradition and innovation

If you’ve ever been to the Netherlands, you’ll know that Dutch culture is a fascinating mix of...
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This Dutch city has been sinking for hundreds of years — should we be worried?

The Netherlands is known as the country of cheese and bicycles, and for being the flat European...
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13 breathtaking castles and palaces in the Netherlands

When it comes to destinations with historic castles, the Netherlands might not immediately spring to mind. However,...
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Hannie Schaft: the Dutch spy who was executed by the Nazis

Allegedly, when the first shot aimed at Hannie Schaft’s head only grazed her temple, she taunted the...
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Forgotten women painters of the Dutch Renaissance and Golden Age

The Netherlands is a land of art and museums. From the Frans Hals and Van Gogh Museums...
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