Discover Marken Village: A Dutch Gem Near Amsterdam

Marken is a picturesque village located in the municipality of Waterland in North Holland, Netherlands, and known for its charming houses and coastal scenery. With a population of about 1,730 it offers visitors a glimpse into Dutch culture and history. The village is often described as a perfect side trip when visiting Amsterdam, especially forContinue reading “Discover Marken Village: A Dutch Gem Near Amsterdam”

The Original Wind Powered Nation

Photographed in Holland by The Intentional Traveler.

Dutch Windmills

Photographed outside Amsterdam this is one of the most visited locations in the region…

Todays Image • A Coffee Break In Loosdrecht

Extra Sugar Please In Loosdrecht, The Netherlands While enjoying afternoon lattes at a lake front boardwalk cafe in the Netherlands, there were a few sparrows sitting nearby on a fence. Every time someone would get up and leave their table the birds would quickly land and attack the left behind sugar packets. Loosdrecht is aContinue reading “Todays Image • A Coffee Break In Loosdrecht”

The Cruise Port Of Rotterdam

Rotterdam is becoming Northern Europe’s newest major cruise port. How to get there and things to do.

Surfs Up In Rotterdam

On a recent morning in Rotterdam we set out walking with our first destination being the city market*. Only two blocks from the market we stumbled across people actually surfing in the middle of the city. Welcome to Urban Surf Rotterdam – RiF010 is the worlds firsts surf pool in the middle of a city!Continue reading “Surfs Up In Rotterdam”