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Covid lockdowns started in early 2020 and lasted until mid-2022. Thanks to Greenwheel carshare and kids who are now teenagers (and generally uninterested in accompanying us), we were still able to take covid friendly trips. We stayed over-night on many of the getaways.
Without pandemic restrictions forcing us to stay in the country, we would probably not have been able to discover so many new, amazing places in the Netherlands. Being able to get away every few months really helped us stay sane through it all.
Here is a map of where each trip was located.
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February 2020 - Eindhoven (1)
Birthplace of the global electronics heavyweight, Philips, Eindhoven is known as a technology and design hub in Europe.
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June 2020 - Veluwe (2)
The Veluwe is a forest-rich ridge of hills in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. It features many different landscapes and is an ideal place for hiking.
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July 2020 - Texel Island (3)
To get to beautiful Texel Island from Amsterdam, take the direct train (or drive an hour by car) to Den Helder. From the station hop on a bus to the ferry.
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October 2020 - Flevoland (4)
Established by the country of the Netherlands through a system a man-made system of dams and dikes to reclame the land
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November 2020 - Zaandam (5)
At one point there were over 9,000 windmills in the Netherlands, pumping water out of the lowlands, making flour, cutting wood, mixing paint, etc.
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December 2020 - Scheveningen (6)
Scheveningen is the most famous sandy beach in the Netherlands.
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February 2021 - Utrecht (7)
Known for its medieval center, beautiful sunken, tree-lined canals, and abundance of street art.
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April 2021 - Zandvoort (8)
Another sleepy Dutch coastal town west of Amsterdam.
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July 2021 - Enkhuizen (9)
Enkhuizen, an important harbor-town of the VOC, was one of the most prosperous cities in the Netherlands in the 17th century with a rich culture in fishing and trade.
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May 2022 - Leiden (10)
Known for its centuries-old architecture and for Leiden University, the country’s oldest (dating from 1575), Leiden is also home to one of the world's most famous painters, Rembrandt.
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May 2022 - Kampen (11)
A member of the former Hanseatic League, Kampen is a well-know and history rich Dutch city. It has one of the best preserved old town centres, including remains of the ancient city wall.
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June 2022 - Loenen (12)
Loenen is surrounded by beautiful hiking trails and a quaint man-made "waterfall".
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June 2022 - Den Bosch (13)
With a diversity of architectural style (e.g., Gothic cathedral, Romanesque towers, Dutch classical building, etc.), Den Bosch is located in the heart of Gelderland, perfert for GLAMPING and hiking.
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