The Netherlands has long been considered a forward-thinking country where imaginative ideas flourish. Many people consider Rotterdam to be the creative capital of the Netherlands. Rotterdam’s Cube Houses are a shining example of the city’s enthusiasm for all things avant-garde. In the late 1970s, city officials in Rotterdam were contemplating how to build a housing…
In 1921, an ornate cinema and live performance space called the Theater Tuschinski that was one part Art Deco, one part Art Nouveau, and one part gothic cathedral opened its doors in Amsterdam. The Theater Tuschinski was founded by a Polish tailor named Abraham Tuschinski who stopped in the Netherlands when he was in the…
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is famous for its charming canals, stunning architecture, and lively cultural scene. In addition to the must-see attractions, the city has a plethora of unique sights and unusual attractions that are definitely worth exploring. Discover the offbeat side of Amsterdam with these quirky museums and hidden gem recommendations. You…
Exploring the Netherlands is an exciting prospect for any traveler — from its colorful tulip fields and windmills to the vibrant cities jam-packed with culture, cuisine, and history. Whether you’re looking to feel inspired by art museums, cycle around countryside villages, or visit architectural wonders such as Gouda cheese markets — no one should miss…
Once upon a time (in the 17th century to be exact), the West Brabant Line in the Netherlands was a series of fortresses surrounded by water that was used to fill moats and keep foot soldiers from staging sneak attacks. In recent years, there has been an effort to revive some of West Brabant’s most…
Netherlands is full of colorful, evergreen quaint cottages lining the streets of bustling towns. But, the Hotel Inntel Zaandam, looks like it came straight out of a cartoon or a children’s storybook, with bright shades of blue and green. A whole mishmash of strikingly colorful cottages are practically stacked on top of one another to…
Amsterdam offers to visitors much more, than what meets the eye. If you are tired of same old tourist attraction places and you’re bored of the usual hotels, then definitely check out The Crane Hotel Faralda, where industrial aesthetics meet eclectic luxury, in the most uncanny of holiday destinations. True to its name, it’s literally…
Hertogenbosch (“Den Bosch”), Netherlands is home to an unusual neighborhood known as Bolwoningen, which means ball houses. At first glance it looks like post alien invasion scene, but don’t be scared; these houses are occupied by humans only. In 1968, the Government of the Netherlands decided to fund an experimental construction of low-cost housing. The…
