Over the past few decades, Amsterdam-Noord evolved from a district where nobody wanted to be seen into one of the hippest neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. Trot Op! crossed the IJ on the ferry and visited all of the coolest attractions…
Culture
Right before the turn of this century, Shanghai started a transformation that turned it from a faded old glory into China’s main economic powerhouse. Today, it stands as an overwhelming metropolis, where there’s always something new to discover. Trot…
The Vaucluse & Avignon: cycling in the shadow of Mont Ventoux
The Vaucluse is a dream destination for cyclists. Here, you’ll ride through fantastic landscapes and ancient villages; you can conquer the mythical Mont Ventoux and if you’d like to have a break from the bike, charming Avignon is nearby.…
A few decades ago, Duisburg was a waning industrial city in the Ruhr Area. Its economy was virtually at a standstill and tourists were nowhere to be seen. Fortunately, they decided to do something about that. Today, Duisburg’s industrial…
The ideal Scotland road trip: 10 Highland stops from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Few places in Europe are as wild, wide and unspoilt as the Scottish Highlands. Endless roads lead you from panorama to panorama through landscapes of green valleys, dark lakes and weathered castles. Trot Op! took a road trip from…
Island hopping in Croatia: a road trip to the 9 most beautiful sights
A trip to the Adriatic coast of Croatia is in some way an all-inclusive holiday: nearly everything you’d want is there to enjoy, no matter your interests. A patchwork of hundreds of islands awaits you, all with their own…
Recharge your batteries in Friesland: 8 great Frisian activities to try out this winter
Friesland might just be the most unique province in The Netherlands. The Frisians speak their own language, have their own traditions and four out of five Wadden Islands are considered Frisian soil. Trot Op! drove all the way up…
A weekend in Brabant: 5x in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh
The province of Noord-Brabant in The Netherlands is all about Vincent van Gogh these days. This is where the world famous painter was born, where he made a lot of his works and where he left all sorts of…
A trip to the Black Forest is never a bad choice. It’s a hiking paradise a few hours’ drive from the Belgian border, full of dense forests, charming towns and even Alpine views in the south. Trot Op! drove…
Cycling in Amsterdam: 3 beautiful cycling routes outside the city centre
You don’t have to stay in the city centre to enjoy Amsterdam. Why don’t you get on a bike and go explore things a little further away. Trot Op! tried out three different cycling routes through the outskirts of…