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”
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The Original Wind Powered Nation
Photographed in Holland by The Intentional Traveler.
Exploring Amsterdam: A Complete Guide for Cruise Travelers
Amsterdam, Heart of The Netherlands Approaching The Netherlands from the North Sea cruise ships navigate the North Sea Canal. The canal runs from the IJmuiden locks to the Coenhaven. East of the Coenhaven, the waterway is called the River IJ (both letters are capitalized) and continues up to the Oranjesluizen locks located in the easternContinue reading “Exploring Amsterdam: A Complete Guide for Cruise Travelers”
Dutch Windmills
Photographed outside Amsterdam this is one of the most visited locations in the region…
The Cruise Port Of Rotterdam
Rotterdam is becoming Northern Europe’s newest major cruise port. How to get there and things to do.
An Incident In Amsterdam
In the past number of years it has seemed that the world is becoming increasingly dangerous. Maybe not life threatening but a bit more problematic. We’ve always been cautious travelers taking care to avoid being targets for pickpockets and not venturing into neighborhoods that might seem qustionable. We were recently in Amsterdam and the lastContinue reading “An Incident In Amsterdam”
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