Tagged With "windmills"
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Strolling Along in Historic Holland
The last day of my AmaWaterways Tulip Time river cruise I visit Zaanse Schans near Amsterdam. At first glance it seems like an elaborate theme park celebrating Dutch history, but in actuality, this is a historic community with an...
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, August 8, 2014: Postcards from Greece - Mykonos
Mykonos is a Greek island , part of the Cyclades group of islands (also justifiably known as the "Windy Islands"), lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. It is principally know for it's iconic windmills that overlook its beautiful harbour and...
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Top 7 Hidden Resorts in Europe
Looking for a great resort to visit in Europe? Something a little off the main beaten tourist path? Andrew L has seven excellent suggestions for you.
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Oct. 1, 2016: Windmill at Hjerl Hede, Denmark
Hjerl Hede Open Air Museum is the largest open-air museum in Denmark. It shows the history of rural life in Denmark - with a main focus on the period from approx 1800 until 1950.
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August 23, 2016: Working Windmill at Holgate, York
Paul Hunter visits a restored and working windmill in Holgate, York, UK.
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Windmills at La Oliva, Fuerteventura
Ian Cook shares a few images of the windmills at La Olvia, Fuerteventura, on the Canary Islands.
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Windmills Old and New, Saskatchewan
DrFumblefinger shares a snapshot taken while on a road trip across the Canadian prairies.
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Zaanse Schans Windmills, The Netherlands
Jonathan L took in some windmills while visiting The Netherlands
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Re: Zaanse Schans Windmills, The Netherlands
I bought 2 pairs of key chain clogs, with my and my wife's initials.
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Re: Zaanse Schans Windmills, The Netherlands
I visited Zaanse Schans when I was in Amsterdam. Did you buy any wooden clogs? They were my souvenir of this lovely destination!
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Cheese, Clogs and Windmills in The Netherlands
Jonathan L takes a bus tour of the area surrounding Amsterdam to catch up with traditional Dutch sights and culture.
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Re: Cheese, Clogs and Windmills in The Netherlands
Great article and lovely photos. I visited Zaandam and Edam when I cruised with AmaWaterways. You captured their spirit beautifully.
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Re: Cheese, Clogs and Windmills in The Netherlands
Did those same wonderful trips to the wooden shoe factory, cheese factory and Zaanse Schans (one of my photos attached). Had a great time and thanks for bringing back the memories !
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Re: Cheese, Clogs and Windmills in The Netherlands
It was one of those "If it is Tuesday, this must be Belgium" kind of days, but I enjoyed it very much.
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The Windmills of Kinderdijk
Kinderdijk has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997 and is home to 19 remaining well-preserved windmills.