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Windmills and Fog Make For Some Stunning Photographs!

A couple of week ago Albert Dros , a Dutch photographer, shot these glorious photos on a magical morning. On the morning in question, thick fog covered the area of the famous windmill village Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands. It was like he had entered a fairytale.

This Dutch Tulip Garden is the Most Magnificent on Earth...

Image Source: Albert Dros Image Source: Albert Dros Also known as the Garden of Europe, the stunning flower garden is situated in the country most well known for its dreamy landscapes featuring windmill and tulips - the Netherlands, in a town called Lisse.

These Dutch Places Are Great Reasons to Leave Amsterdam

Giethoorn Source The small town of Giethoorn is located in the Dutch province of Overijssel in the east of the country, and its name is an abbreviation of “Goat Horns” in Dutch.

The Glorious Beauty of the Netherlands In Spring

The blooming landscape of the countryside is dotted with windmills covered in fog in the early morning - a sight that’s the closest thing you can get to a fairy tale.

The 7 Best Dutch Artists You Might Not Have Heard Of

The Dutch Masters of the late renaissance and baroque periods were well known across Europe for their great skill, unique attitude to light and shadow and color usage, as well as their thematic choices. Here are seven of the most noteworthy artists and their works: 1.

This Beautiful Forest Is Mesmerizing In Any Weather

The 34-year-old Dutch photographer is known for his unique landscape photography. His work has been featured in major media outlets like Time, Huffington Post, and National Geographic.

Vintage Photos Show What Life in Holland Was Like in 1890

The windmills, canals, and cities in the Netherlands are a sight to see. But looking through these postcards of Holland in the late 1890s sheds some light on what life was like back then. The postcards use the Photochrom process - a technique for applying lifelike color to black-and-white images.

Showstopping Aerial Photos From 22 Famous Places Worldwide

Let's start this stunning list of photos with the best of the best, the winning image of Dutch photographer Ewold Kooistra and his photograph of dreamy windmills in the Netherlands covered in fog. 1.

12 Eye-Opening Comparisons That Make Us Feel Really Tiny

This is exactly what these 12 fascinating photos below made us contemplate, as they compare ordinary people to various large objects, like the feather of a bald eagle, a blade of a windmill, or a whale shark. Scroll through to see just how small humans look in the grand scheme of things. 1.

Enjoy the Works of English Landscape Artist John Constable

These beautiful artworks, whether of a lone windmill, a quaint cottage, or just a dog watching a rat in the water all evoke plenty of feelings. We’re sure you’ll love these delightful paintings. Related: 10 Famous Landscape Artists and Their Masterpieces! 1. 

Denmark Has So Much to See, You Won't Know Where to Start

Architecturally, there is much to see, from the 16 th Century Aalborghus Castle, to the 14 th Budolfi Church, and Jens Bang’s famous Dutch Renaissance home. 6.

Denmark Has So Much to See, You Won't Know Where to Start!

Architecturally, there is much to see, from the 16 th Century Aalborghus Castle, to the 14 th Budolfi Church, and Jens Bang’s famous Dutch Renaissance home. 6.

9 Small American Towns that Are Prettier than a Postcard

Pella was established by Dutch immigrants, and everything about the town screams Holland, be it the (fully-operational) windmill, the architecture, the canal (called Molengracht) or the official town motto (“a touch of Holland”).

I’ve Found Your Next Getaway, and It’s Beautiful!

You’ll meet friendly locals, who speak Dutch, and experience a quiet, laidback attitude. Each island enjoys its own appeal with plenty of activities ranging from diving to gambling or shopping.