Famous for its medieval cities, moules & frites and yummy chocolate, Belgium draws travellers to destinations like Brussels, Bruges and Ghent. Yet, hidden in plain sight along the North Sea coastline is Ostend (Oostende), a beach town that remains under the radar for many non-Belgians. This is the jewel of West Flanders, a seaside resort […]
Hever Castle has many claims to fame. Its glorious gardens set in 125 acres of grounds; its remarkable restoration by William Waldorf Astor; as a retreat for the British wartime leader Winston Churchill. But this 14th-century building in the Kent countryside is best known as the castle of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife and […]
This is the literal meaning of the word ‘Walthamstow’ and is as true today as it was 500 years ago. Famous for William Morris, the Boyband E17 and its Greyhound Stadium, this is a friendly oasis in the urban sprawl of East London. If you make it to the northern end of the Victoria Line […]
DESTINATIONS, EUROPE, NETHERLANDS
Escape to the Beach: Day Trip to Zuid-Kennemerland National Park from Haarlem
Do you think that The Netherlands doesn’t have glorious beaches? Think again. Zuid-Kennemerland National Park (South Kennemerland National Park or Nationaal Park Zuid Kennemerland) lies on the Dutch coast, just a short distance from Haarlem. Covering over 38 square kilometres, it offers diverse landscapes, from rolling dunes to tranquil forests. It’s an easy and rewarding […]