Of course, I hope you have a beautiful sunny day, but unfortunately, it sometimes rains on Texel in the Netherlands. At least during my visit, it does. So here are 10 tips to have fun on Texel when it rains.
Vast polder landscapes, kilometers of forest, lots of swamps, and, above all, lots of wild animals: the Dutch province Flevoland is excellent for taking long walks. The landscape is diverse, and that makes the walking routes pleasant and varied. Let me take you on a walk!
Urk: where the men row to Ommelebommelestién and wear gold earrings. It is the most pastoral community in the Netherlands, and even though Urk was already connected to the mainland in 1939, the people remain islanders.
Soaking up Dutch nature is already possible in just a stone’s throw from Amsterdam’s busy center. The Stelling van Amsterdam (the Amsterdam defense line) is a 135-kilometer long defense line full of fortresses, nature, walking routes, and hikes.
How many faces can a city have? Nantes moves through the centuries from dukes to slavers and from shipbuilders to students and artists. Every corner of this city reveals a different piece of history. Will you join me for some sightseeing in the center of Nantes?
