We love Holland. Cycling around The Hague on Saturday, we noticed just how happy it makes us to live in a country where cycling blends seamlessly with our everyday lives. The cycling culture (and its normality) is so different from anywhere else we’ve been, that we still spend our days around town taking photographs of […] Read More »
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Dutch Cyclists: A Photo Essay
Today was beautiful, sunny day here in Holland; the perfect day for a special bike ride. It was special because we did our whole route in a traditional Dutch cargo bicycle – a heavy old thing, but perfect for when you need to carry a friend along! Our mission was not just to cycle, but […] Read More »
Bicycle Touring In The Netherlands
Hot off the press: Transitions Abroad has just published an article by yours truly on bicycle touring in the Netherlands. It includes a list of some of our favourite places to bike here, and last weekend we added one to the list. Check out the article and see our latest bike touring photos. Read More »
The Not-Quite-As-Planned Bike Tour
Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. The unexpected happens occasionally in our everyday routines, and always on a bike tour! So when we set out last weekend to bike tour along as much as we could of Stage 1 of the Tour de France, we should have known our finished route would look nothing like […] Read More »
Insider Tips For Bike Touring In Holland
We’ve been living in Holland for nearly 10 months now and we’ve gathered some tips if you’re considering a bike tour here. Learn about maps, where to park your bike, clubs to join and camping tips for the Netherlands. Read More »