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Rotterdam Centrum should be your stepping stone when exploring this city since it’s home to some of its top attractions. The picture-perfect Market Hall and Cube Houses are only some of the top spots located in Rotterdam’s downtown, and the visit to this city is incomplete if you don’t see them in the flash.
Kop van Zuid
If you’re in the mood to explore the modern architecture of Rotterdam in its full glory, Kop van Zuid is the place to be. This trendy neighborhood is located on the southern bank of the Nieuw Maas, and it’s home to some of the city’s major architectural marvels, including the iconic Erasmus Bridge and the towering skyscraper De Rotterdam.
Delfshaven
After getting a taste of Rotterdam’s modern architecture, it’s time to step back in time. The historic neighborhood of Delfshaven serves as Rotterdam’s Old Town, and it will win you over with its historical buildings, cobblestone streets, charming canals, and cozy local cafés and restaurants.
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The Scheveningen Pier is the shiniest star of this lively district. Don’t miss a chance to take a walk along the pier while in the Hague, enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline, and consider taking a ride on the iconic Ferris wheel.
Westbroekpark
If you’re seeking some tranquility while exploring this vibrant district, escape the hustle and bustle of the Scheveningen Pier in one of the local costal parks, such as Westduinpark.
Museum Beelden aan Zee
Passionate museum dwellers will feel right at home in Scheveningen since it’s home to several museums dedicated to art, culture, and technology. If you only have enough time to visit one, Museum Beelden aan Zee should make the cut, and it will impress you with its extensive collection of modern sculptures.
Madurodam
If you’re exploring Scheveningen with your whole family, make sure to check out this miniature park, which features intricate miniature replicas of famous Dutch landmarks.
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]]>Sounds like all the more reason to take a vacation, right?!
The good news is, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have been re-examining how they approach working—from allowing employees to do so remotely, to condensing work weeks. While the former means that you could potentially do your job at the beach in a foreign country, the latter means you would have more time to actually explore said country.
In the U.S., the average work week comes in at 38.7 hours, which equates to around 5 days. These are the places in the world with the shortest work weeks, and the one with the longest.
The Netherlands
If you’re looking to relax more than work, The Netherlands is the place for you. The Dutch enjoy a 4-day work week made up of around 7 hours a day, so 29.5 hours of your week are spent in the office, and the rest allows for sightseeing on bicycles.
Denmark
There is plenty of time to visit the colorful houses at Nyhavn harbor and learn more about the Vikings as Denmark boasts a work week consisting of just 32.5 hours!
Norway
Norwegians work only 33.6 hours per week. As for the rest? The fjords and volcanoes are calling!
Colombia
The South American country has a lot to learn about time management. The average work-week in Colombia is 47.6 hours, meaning employees spend 4 full days behind their desks.
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]]>Mauritshuis
The Hague’s no. 1 art museum will impress you if you’re a fan of the Dutch Golden Age. It’s home to over 800 art pieces from such masters as Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Peter Paul Rubens, and it’s best known for being home to Vermeer’s iconic painting Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
This Dutch city is home to many museums and galleries dedicated to contemporary art, but none of them compares to this one. Located in an impressive Art Deco building, Kunstmuseum welcomes around 400,000 visitors a year and it’s renewed for its impressive collection of Piet Mondrian’s art.
Beelden aan Zee
If you enjoy museums that allow you to step outside, and enjoy nature and art at the same time, Beelden aan Zee is just the thing you’re looking for. This open-air museum is the only Dutch museum specializing in exhibiting sculptures, and mostly features pieces from Theo and Lida Scholten’s private collection.
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]]>Giethoorn, The Netherlands
Most of us grew up on a steady diet of Disney, making fairytales synonymous with romance. If that is still your vibe, you need to visit the Dutch village of Giethoorn. Think homes with quaint thatched roofs, wooden bridges that have stood for centuries, and canals that embody tranquility.
Gieranger, Norway
You’ll feel part of a postcard in this small Norwegian village that has a UNESCO-listed fjord as its claim to fame. A boat ride through the cliff-lined inlet is a must. In fact, the area’s most notable waterfalls are named the Seven Sisters and the Suitor which face each other across the fjord, as if the suitor is trying to woo the sisters. The village is also flowing with chocolate shops, cheese shops, and farm-to-table restaurants, so if the way to your heart is through your stomach, this is the place to go.
(@martideasso)Taormina, Italy
This idyllic seaside town can be found on the island of Sicily. Café-lined streets and views of Mount Etna add to Taormina’s charm, while the architecturally-Greek ancient theater is a marvel. Just across the bay, nature lovers can soak up the sun by exploring the Isola Bella nature reserve and relaxing on its beach.
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]]>Philips Museum
One of the things that Eindhoven is best known for is its industrial heritage and its home to several museums dedicated to this part of its history. Philips Museum is the most popular attraction of this kind and it explores the impact of this Dutch company in several different spheres, from music and lighting to communications and media.
DAF Museum
Speaking of museums dedicated to Eindhoven’s historical heritage, DAF Museums also falls under that category. If you’re a fan of vintage cars, this museum will be your cup of tea because you can find many of DAF’s vintage trucks and prototype vehicles on display.
Van Abbemuseum
If you want to take a break from industrial museums and explore Eindhoven’s art scene, Van Abbemuseum is the place to be. It’s dedicated to modern and contemporary art and features around 2,700 pieces, including works of art by Pablo Picasso and Wassily Kandinsky.
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]]>Austria – Kaiserschmarrn
This shredded pancake dish translates to “emperor’s mess” and it was named after the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I, who was apparently a big fan. It was a popular dish in the mid-19th century which is why you can find it in other countries, too, like Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia.
France – Bostock
Simple yet delicious, bostock is the dish the French make instead of French toast. It’s typically made with brioche bread and sweetened with syrup before adding toppings like almond cream (frangipane) and sliced almonds. If you want to eat French toast in France, ask for pain perdu, which translates to lost bread and is made using stale bread slices.
The Netherlands – Hagelslag
If you make buttered toast and add sprinkles on top, you got hagelslag, the typical sweet breakfast in the Netherlands. You can use chocolate, rainbow, or anise sprinkles, depending on your mood.
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]]>Cube Houses
One of the symbols and the most popular landmarks of Rotterdam, the Cube Houses were built by the famous Dutch architect Piet Blom. His main goal was to optimize the space inside by designing the houses this way, but their unusual exterior is the first thing most people notice.
(@travelalut)Market Hall
Located just across the street from Cube Houses, Rotterdam’s Market Hall is also a sight to behold. Since opening its doors at the current location in 2016, this horseshoe-shaped building with striking glass façade and gray walls became a huge hit with photographers from all around the world.
Rotterdam Central Station
Another stunning contemporary building that’s been around since 2014, Rotterdam Central Station will get you excited for your next train ride. It’s instantly recognizable, even from a distance, thanks to its boomerang-like shape.
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]]>GLOW Eindhoven
Known as the City of Light, Eindhoven light festival features innovative light shows peppered all over the city. Around 30 artists collaborate to produce stunning images that flit across the buildings and beautiful structures of light. It really feels like a winter wonderland.
Amsterdam Light Festival
Every December, the famous city of Amsterdam is lit up with a magnificent array of art shows. Majestic light combinations trace the contours of the canals and quaint bridges, while beautiful light sculptures adorn the town squares. If you can’t get here in December, the festival usually continues well into January.
Magical Maastricht
This magical Christmas light festival is the place to go if you want to get some festive cheer. Ice rinks, Christmas trees, and beautiful Christmas markets adorn the town, and it’s the perfect place to buy any late presents!
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]]>Hugging cows first started in the Netherlands, and the Dutch call it “koe knuffelen,” but the trend quickly spread to other European countries and the US.
You can see it as the latest self-care craze that looks silly or as a way to get closer to nature and animals. The only thing you need in order to try it is access to a farm that offers the service.
You’d typically start with a tour of the farm and continue to a 2-3 hour session of cow hugging. Cows are warm, big, and have a slower heartbeat than humans, so the experience is very calming.
The trend started around 10 years ago, and today it’s a part of a bigger movement to help people get closer to nature. And if you’re worried about the cows, don’t be—a 2007 study showed that they actually enjoy this type of bonding very much! It’s good for you, it’s good for the cows, so you really don’t have an excuse not to try it.
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