Netherlands, windmills

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Typical scene: Traditional Dutch windmills at the Zaanse Schans in The Netherlands, seen from a yetty.

New Dutch 'theme park' is a joke

Changes in The Netherlands landscape as architects have taken a whimical brush to the Zaan region have opened a new door to tourism, though some traditionalists have yet to see the lighter side. Richard Tulloch cycled to see.

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Keukenhof

Petals from heaven

Spring has almost sprung in the northern hemisphere, writes Brian Johnston.

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Switzerland, Basel

Europe's armada

New ships, itineraries and experiences make river cruising an unmissable holiday option, writes Brian Johnston.

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Hollum on Ameland Island

Double Dutch on wheels

Sue Joseph learns how to lollop along like the holidaying locals on the sandy West Frisian isles.

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