Schouwen-Duiveland is a beautiful part of Zeeland, waiting for you across the Dutch border about an hour’s drive from Antwerp. You’ll find cosy villages, wide sandy beaches, wonderful nature reserves and a whole bunch of wild animals there. Trot…
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What to do in Eindhoven: 8 unique tips for a weekend in the City of Light
Eindhoven is probably not the place many people would put at the top of their city trip bucket list, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go. The hometown of electronics pioneer Philips is a breeding ground for innovation and…
Utrecht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, and this comes with a whole bunch of things to visit – even outside the beautiful city centre. Trot Op! was invited to discover Utrecht’s creative hotspots by bike…
Namur is a cosy provincial town in Wallonia, with a humongous citadel towering above it on a hill. There’s much more to discover though. From shocking museums to fantastic cocktail bars and one of the most impressive churches in…
City trip Culture Europe Featured Gastronomy The Netherlands
What to do in Flevoland: 5 exciting sights in the youngest province of the Netherlands
Flevoland is a piece of the Netherlands almost literally pulled out of the sea, and you can get there in less than half an hour by train from Amsterdam. The country’s youngest province offers all the open space, nature…
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A weekend in South Limburg: mines, wines and castles
South Limburg is a somewhat atypical region for the Netherlands. Its rolling hills are scattered with vineyards and castles, there are plenty of cycling and hiking routes to explore and ex-mining cities such as Heerlen provide an enjoyable cultural…
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The best day trips from Porto: 6 things to see and do in and around Porto
Porto is one of the most atmospheric and photogenic cities in Europe, but there’s a lot to visit outside the city limits as well. In the north of Portugal several fun day trips from Porto can be planned. From…
Selecting the best coffee bars in Antwerp is not an easy task, mainly because there are so damn many of them. Antwerp has hundreds to choose from. You couldn’t even try them all out, without a couple of new…
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What to do in Hasselt: 8 tips for a fun weekend in Limburg
Hasselt is the embodiment of Limburgian hospitality: friendly faces, a lively oldtown with great restaurants, a surprising cultural offer and lots of nature around. Trot Op! booked a little house in the forest bordering the city, and decided to…
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What to do in Roeselare: 8 new tips for your weekend in the Lys Region
Roeselare is a fun town in the West-Flemish part of the Lys Region. It has a pleasant town centre full of beautiful facades, there are plenty of interesting businesses and museums to visit, and it offers surprisingly many things…
