The 10 best restaurants around the IJsselmeer and Markermeer

When you think of the IJsselmeer, you think of extraordinary nature, cosy…


KNRM, Lifeguards on the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea

The Royal Dutch Lifeboat Association helps and rescues people in distress on…


The best places to spot birds at the Marker Wadden

When constructing the Netherlands' youngest mudflats on the Markermeer, not…


Five villages under the smoke of Amsterdam

Just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam, you find…


The most beautiful yoga spots around the IJsselmeer

Yoga is now as commonplace in the Netherlands as ice skating and peanut…


A special girls' weekend on the IJsselmeer

Once a year, or maybe even more often, you and your girlfriends go away…


Going on holiday with your child as a single parent

The summer holiday is approaching again and Corona or not, we all want to get…


Help my husband wants to sail![and I really don't] Now what?

20 things you can do during a sailing trip on the Wadden Sea or the IJsselmeer…


A family sailing trip on a traditional Dutch sailing ship

What could be more fun than to take your family or friends out on the water in…


Are Dutch waters safe for water sports enthusiasts?

Hundreds of thousands of Dutch people and tourists take to the water in boats…


Dutch Afsluitdijk gets highway for endangered fish species

The Afsluitdijk protects the Netherlands against water but also forms an…


What are the most beautiful waters in the Netherlands

The Netherlands Waterland. You can enjoy sailing on almost every square metre…


Medemblik oldest town on the IJsselmeer

Medemblik is the oldest town in West Friesland, and for that reason alone it…


The 10 best things to do during a company outing on a sailing ship

Sailing on the IJsselmeer or the Wadden Sea is a popular and affordable…


The best surf and kite beaches in the Netherlands

Few people associate surfing with the Netherlands. While the Netherlands has…


Monnickendam historic town at the Markermeer

Like Amsterdam, Hoorn,Marken and Volendam, Monnickendam is situated on the…