A Return to Kasteel de Haar Somewhere in The Netherlands March 2026 A Return to Kasteel de Haar March 17, 2026 10.84 mi 1:18:48 hrs 51 °F Just north of Utrecht lies Kasteel de Haar, a place I first visited in the late 1980s shortly after moving to the city for a new job. Since […]
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A Spring Day Hiking in and around Wellenseind Estate Somewhere in The Netherlands March 2026 A Smooth Start The bus and train ride went smoothly, and I arrived at Tilburg University station right on time. My friend showed up at the same moment, and we quickly set off for our hike. The weather was perfect
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The Gulp Valley, the “Foreign” Side of the Netherlands: Somewhere in The Netherlands Discovering Dutch Heights with Old Friends We were away for a weekend for a short reunion with friends who live in Maastricht. On the first day, we stayed close to their home, and while walking around in their neighborhood, we were the
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A Rainy Day with Photos in Groningen Somewhere in The Netherlands Trading Streets for Galleries We, two old primary school friends, reunited for our annual day of exploration. This year, we met at the train station cafe in Groningen, shared a warm coffee, and then headed to the city center. The cold, rainy weather led
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A Winter Weekend in Friesland Somewhere in The Netherlands Catching Up in the Far North This year, we enjoyed our annual trip with friends again. We headed north and arrived at our charming cottage in Waadhoeke late Friday afternoon, right on the dike, just above Tzummarum in Friesland. After soaking in the wide views of
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Spa Day, Forest Walks, and Friendship in Lunteren Somewhere in The Netherlands A Weekend Escape in The Veluwe near Lunteren With my closest friend, we first enjoyed a day at the spa at SpaVeluwe in Lunteren. An activity our spouses preferred to skip. After an excellent and much-needed massage, we drove a short distance to
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The Tour, Being Together Makes Everything Stronger Exploring Dutch Museums and Galleries A Musical Journey Back to My Roots We had a great weekend in Fryslân. We celebrated birthdays with family in the town I grew up in, Joure. In the evening, we left for Leeuwarden to stay at the Hotel Fletcher downtown. The next
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A Breath of Fresh Air in Gorp de Ley Somewhere in The Netherlands A Nature Escape to Gorp de Ley There’s nothing like celebrating a friend’s birthday with a delicious lunch, especially at their beautiful home! However, after all the tasty treats, it was time to stretch our legs and get some fresh air. Luckily,
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Exploring Wassenaar with Nature, History, and Automobiles Somewhere in The Netherlands Discovering The Clingendael & Oosterbeek Estates We parked on the edge of the city and walked along the historic Leidsestraatweg toward the Oosterbeek and Clingendael estates. The history of Clingendael dates back to the 17th century (“valley between the clingen (dunes)”). In the 19th
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The Loonse and Drunense Dunes National Park Somewhere in The Netherlands The Loonse and Drunense Dunes National Park In 2002, the Loonse and Drunense Dunes became a national park to protect the area with its sand-drifting character and rare endangered plants and animals. It is one of the largest sand drift areas in Northern Europe.
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