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Amsterdam Canal Cruise: A Complete Guide to Choosing and Booking

May 27, 2026

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Plan the perfect Amsterdam canal cruise — from open boat tours and evening cruises to self-hire sloops, departure points, and booking tips.

The Dutch City That Gave the World Cheese — and Kept Everything Else Secret

Apr 30, 2026

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in Dutch History

Gouda’s cheese is famous. Its Gothic city hall, medieval stained glass, and stroopwafel birthplace are not — plus get weekly Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.

The Dutch Town That Looks Exactly as It Did 700 Years Ago

Apr 24, 2026

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in Dutch Villages

Discover Elburg — a medieval Dutch town where the 1392 street grid still stands unchanged — plus Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.

The Dutch Town That Was Almost Destroyed in 1572 — and Still Stands Perfectly Intact

Apr 22, 2026

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in Dutch History

Naarden was nearly wiped out by Spanish soldiers in 1572. Today its star fortress is one of Europe’s best-preserved — and most tourists never find it. Get weekly Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.

Why Haarlem Is the Dutch City Visitors Wish They’d Found First

Apr 19, 2026

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in Haarlem

Only 20 minutes from Amsterdam, Haarlem hides Golden Age canals, a grand cathedral, and the story that gave New York’s Harlem its name — plus get weekly Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.

The Dutch Market Town Where Cheese Is Still Weighed Like It’s 1622

Apr 17, 2026

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in Dutch Food and Drink

The Alkmaar cheese market has run every Friday since 1622. Discover why it stops the whole town — and get weekly Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.

The Dutch Windmill Village Where Life Still Runs on Wind and Wood

Apr 16, 2026

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Discover Zaanse Schans, the living windmill village 20 minutes from Amsterdam where eight working mills still grind spices and press oil — plus get weekly Netherlands stories free in our newsletter.

What Is King’s Day in the Netherlands and Why Does Everyone Wear Orange?

Apr 16, 2026

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King’s Day in the Netherlands: why millions wear orange, what happens on 27 April, and how to celebrate — plus get weekly stories free in our newsletter.