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Discover the Zaan Curve: the perfect blend of Dutch heritage and modernity

Just a few kilometres upstream from Zaandam’s fascinating architecture and the Zaanse Schans’ beautiful windmills, there is...

The perfect weekend trip from Amsterdam: How to spend two days in the Zaan region

The Zaan region, just a stone's throw from Amsterdam, offers a beautiful blend of Dutch history, nature,...

Best windmill site in the Netherlands: Kinderdijk or Zaanse Schans?

It's not just all about Kinderdijk or Zaanse Schans, but these are the places everyone flocks to...

The Zaanse Schans by drone is insanely beautiful: photo & video report

Windmills are one of the most quintessential and stereotypical accents to the Netherlands (alongside clogs, smoking weed,...

This Dutch city lets you walk in the footsteps of Monet and Peter the Great (just 12 minutes from Amsterdam!)

Interested in a Dutch history lesson without the tourist crowds of the capital? Head to the city...

This hidden gem is the perfect day trip from Amsterdam: Discover the HEMbrugterrein

When looking for a fun-filled day trip, most people turn first to the bustling Dutch capital. But...

The ultimate guide to the Zaanse Schans: visiting the windmills of Holland

In the Zaanse Schans, you can experience what life was like back in the 18th and 19th...

Hiking around the Zaanstreek: 9 perfect walks in the ultimate Dutch region

Sure, the classics like Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht are nice (and well worth a visit!), but...