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If you’re planning a unique cycling and cruising trip through the lovely Dutch lowlands, you won’t want to miss perfect photo opportunities when they arise… from the sunset over the windmills, to cyclists against the flower fields and reflections in the vast array of waterways. These pictures will be the physical presence of your memories for years to come, and you’ll no doubt show them off to friends, family, co-workers, and really, anyone who asks. …

Preparing for the biking season the Dutch way  We all know the Dutch are avid cyclists, and they have the strong legs to show for it. But all of this cycling activity has to be fueled by something, and we’ll let you in on a secret: It’s the traditional winter foods that have them biking year-round — rain or shine. So if you want to prepare for the biking season the Dutch way, then make …

The Dutch really love riding their bikes. Did you know the average adult pedals about 1,000 kilometers a year—and teenagers do double, a whopping 2,000 kilometers! Everybody bikes, no matter their age (even 25% of seniors ride their bikes every single day!). Cycling is just a lifestyle here—the country’s young professionals use their bikes for about 75% of all their journeys. If you’re thinking the Dutch must have some kind of cycling magic…well, we won’t …

Sometimes Belgium gets overlooked as a prime vacation destination—crowded out by its more flamboyant sisters like France, Italy, and Germany. But Belgium is a fabulous place to visit; it’s got history, culture, architecture, and cuisine, not to mention gorgeous natural landscapes just begging to be explored on a bicycle. So if you’re looking for someplace different for your travels this year, here are 14 reasons to put Belgium on your short list. See all Belgium …

Thinking of a bicycle vacation this year? There’s a great case to be made for pedaling the prettiest routes in Holland. Did you know that there are over 35,000 kilometers of cycle paths in the Netherlands? It’s a place that absolutely caters to its cycling friends—trust us, there’s no better place to ride your bike. Still need convincing? Check out some of the sights and experiences in store for you if you take a bike …

What would be more delightful than to cycle and waltz your way down the magnificent Danube on a Bike and Boat touring adventure through four magical European countries – Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary? Well, that is what we did, all four of us and we range in age from 60 to 70 years young. We ate and slept on board the MS My Story, which is a forty four year old, 105 meter-long ship …

Looking for a different way to explore the Netherlands? Two of the best ways to see the highlights of Holland are by bike and boat. Why? Boats give you access to sights you’d never be able to see by land as they travel through the waterways throughout the country. And bikes let you cover more ground than walking while still getting you up close to the all the main highlights of Holland. Here are 14 …

The Amsterdam to Bruges boat and bike cycling holiday is a seven night, eight day adventure, jam-packed with historical tales and sights of the unexpected in Holland and Belgium. It’s available either as a guided tour with the leadership of an experienced multilingual guide or self-guided under your own steam. It’s also probably one of the best cycling tours in Europe for a first-time holiday cyclist. Freedom Treks Marketing Manager Tara Rogers road-tested the tour …

What would be more pleasant than to cruise and cycle through the province of Noord Holland? That is exactly what a semi-retired couple from Butlerstown recently did. BIKE and boat holidays area unique way of discovering another country; cycling during the day and relaxing and dining with new friends on board the ‘floating hotel’ at night. The vessel, the Angela Esmee, accommodates 80 guests. There were seven flags flying on the two masts which represented the nationalities on board, which were Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, the …

The German Rhine valley has been considered the embodiment of romanticism for centuries and it has kept its alluring charm to this day. The panoramic scenery, the luxuriant display of colour, the picturesque villages and towns and the wealth of historic buildings, in the form of castles, fortresses and churches are an absolute delight to the eye. To discover all of this last September, on a Bike and Boat Tour was an unforgettable experience. The …