If you are a lover of the golden age of Dutch art, visiting the Mauritshuis in The Hague can almost be called a duty. But even if you are not should the Mauritshuis have a place on your schedule for your next trip to the Netherlands. It simply is a must-have cultural experience. Want reasons …
Sisi, not Sissi: The true Empress Elisabeth
Everyone knows the films of the “Sissi” trilogy with Romy Schneider. Every Christmas at the latest, the lovely face of the young Empress flickers across the television screens. She became the ideal image of a fairytale princess for generations. But was she even close to it? When the historian Brigitte Hamann discovered the diaries of …
Why travel to the Netherlands?
This article contains affiliatelinks. The Netherlands, often called Holland, certainly have a reputation with travellers. Known for his very liberal attitude to social issues such as prostitution and drugs, the reputation is not always deserved. Yes, marijuana and prostitution are legal, but there is so much more in the country. Many consider Amsterdam to be …
Jack the Ripper: Relive London’s Autumn of Terror
Jack the Ripper: To this day unknown, to this day a mystery, to this day a fascination that has no equal. He is regarded as the first serial killer of the modern age and is often the first thing that occurs to many, they hear the word “Whitechapel”, the place of his deeds. Jack the …
Hampton Court Palace: Where Henry VIII lived and loved
Hampton Court – the royal palace on the Thames. Home to many English monarchs over the centuries, Hampton Court is most closely associated with the legendary Tudor King Henry VIII and his six wives. Hampton Court Palace: History Hampton Court Palace is located on the banks of the Thames, southwest of London and about …
10 things you did not know about the Tower of London
Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, the Tower of London. This is the official title of the almost a thousand years old fortress at the banks of the river Thames, now one of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations. Today the Tower is known to many as a prison and execution site, but it was built …
Historical places in Scotland
Historical places in Scotland you cannot missFrom medieval castles and cities over magical landscapes to locations known from our favourite period dramas – if you will visit historical places in Scotland, prepare to enter another world. Edinburgh CastleThe most famous castle in Scotland and important part of the country’s history: Edinburgh Castle, situated high on …
Historical places to visit in Germany
Find the best Historical places to visit in GermanyFrom medieval city centers to Fairytale Castles – Germany’s history of over a millenium is as rich as it is diversified. Out of the many historical sights in Germany, we have picked the ones you simply cannot miss.Neuschwanstein CastleThe 19th century lifework of King Ludwig II of …
Historical landmarks in the Netherlands
Find the most interesting Historical landmarks in the NetherlandsThere is more to the Netherlands then tulips! For centuries, the Netherlands have been one of the wealthiest and most powerful countries, with culture and art that lives on till this day. Learn all about it on your next holiday, when you visit these historical sites in …
Historical places to visit in England
The best historical places to visit in englandAre you in love with the fascinating, crazy history of England? Then why not plan a holiday to the best historical places to visit in england? From Norman strongholds over cathedrals where kings and queens rest in peace to royal Palaces, where intrigue, love and big history took place …
