the Travel Enthusiast
- 09 Febitachan in News | NO COMMENTS
Tulip season in the Netherlands: 5 great destinations
At one time in the past, a tulip bulb in the Netherlands could cost as much as ten times the yearly wages of a craftsmen, and quickly became a symbol of the country. A tulip bulb is a lot cheaper nowadays, but it is still the most popular flower in the Netherlands, and if you want to see more tulips than you can imagine all in one place, the surest way to find then is to take a trip to a Dutch tulip field or garden.
Some of the most stunning tulips, in colors that that would seem impossible on other flowers, were created in the Netherlands, and where you want to see the flowers out of botanical curiosity of simply for the chance to admire some pretty plants, here are some places where you can enjoy tulip season in the Netherlands: 5 great destinations. …
- 22 AugJackie in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The low down on bike – friendly travel in Amsterdam and Copenhagen
Biking in Amsterdam
is a city that keeps cyclists close to its heart and on the road. Bike paths are as popular as the roads and you’ll see Amsterdammers whizzing by.
They’ve really worked on the fun side of cycling with a whole host of tours – go self-guided and get a free pass for the canal boats, join a singing tour around the Red Light District or get in the countryside to see the windmills and drawbridges. …