Canoeing in Giethoorn – A world beyond the tourist trail
A dragonfly hovers above the tip of our canoe. A mother duck with her two fluffy broods navigate through a maze of blooming water lilies bobbing on the surface. From…
Cow cuddling in The Netherlands
It is my first up-close encounter with a cow, and I am slightly nervous. I thought that after feeding wild hyenas, hanging with mountain gorillas, and swimming with whale sharks,…
A day trip to Amsterdam’s countryside: boating in Waterland
Want to trade Amsterdam’s stately streets and canals for a day trip to the Dutch countryside? Did you know that the cow-filled pastures and quaint little villages of Waterland are…
