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Vintage Photos Show What Life in Holland Was Like in 1890

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.

The Adorable Woodland Creatures of Holland!

In the woods of Nunspeet, Holland, photographer Edwin Kats chases after the perfect picture of the adorable small critters. As Kats puts it, "I like squirrels and hedgehogs in particular because they all have a different character. I've met cheeky ones, shy ones and some really curious ones."

Secret Holland: 10 Towns Really Worth a Visit

Leiden Unlike most other places on this list, Leiden is not a small town but a city of urban character, however urban it is, it still manages to invoke a sense of calm which makes it one more destination you need to reach in Holland, especially if you love art and museums.

The 2013 Zundert Flower Parade - Wonderful!

For the quiet, small town of Zundert in Holland, the first Sunday of September is one they look forward to all year long. That's when the annual flower parade is held, when visitors from around the country, and sometimes the world, come and celebrate in the biggest flower parade in the world.

Witness Nature’s Awakening in 15 Early Spring Photos

Windmills at the tulip fields in Holland 15 Brilliant Photos of the First Bloom of Spring nature, photos, flowers, spring, united states, Tulips, Japan, Iceland, holland, Paris, design and photography Early spring is a very special and inspiring season of the year.

These Dutch Places Are Great Reasons to Leave Amsterdam

Gouda Source The city of Gouda is located in the south of Holland and was established in 1272. If the name seems familiar, it’s because this is the place of origin of the famous Gouda cheese.

View the Stunning & Varied Architecture of the Netherlands

Content and image source: BoredPanda A Unique Take on the Architecture of the Netherlands photography, design, architecture, cities, holland, modern, photographer, bridges, the netherlands A German photographer has always been fascinated by the modern architecture of the Netherlands, and this is what

Go On An Unforgettable Trip In the Southern Netherlands!

The next family-friendly trip will take you to the southern and extensive part of the country, between Southern Holland and North Arbat and Limburg districts, for an amazing trip you won’t forget for a long time.

The Glorious Beauty of the Netherlands In Spring

The Glorious Beauty of the Netherlands In Spring spring, Tulips, holland, landscape photography, Dutch photographer, the netherlands, beautiful pictures, Albert Dros, Dutch Windmills In spring, the Netherlands is transformed into a vast ocean of flowers and lush forests everywhere.

Fairytale Netherlands: 16 Pictures Too Pretty to Be Real

Giethoorn, a mostly car-free village in the northeastern Dutch province of Overijssel All images: The Best of the Netherlands 16 Pics That Capture the Dutch Scenic Splendor nature, Beautiful places, holland, Dutch, travel. beautiful, Netherlands, Dutch Windmills, travel in the world, european countries

Utrecht is the Netherlands’ Underrated Gem

Follow us on Twitter 10 Reasons You’re Going to Fall in Love With Utrecht travel, city, guide, Europe, holland, Museums, attractions, Netherlands, spots, utrecht If you’re looking for a big city with the vibe of a quaint small town, Utrecht may be the perfect choice for you. 10 of the city's best locations

Medieval Artists Had the FUNNIEST Ideas About Animals

A Whale, Unknown Artist, 13th Century Image Souce: Daniel Holland / Twitter 2. A Crocodile, Edward Topsell, 1658 Image Souce: Daniel Holland / Twitter 3. A Snail, Jacob van Maerlant, c. 1350 Image Souce: Daniel Holland / Twitter Related: How Jesters Really Lived Their Lives in the Middle Ages 4.

Few Flowers are as Colorful as the Tulip...

In 17th century Holland, tulips were so important that you could measure someone's social status by the exotic tulips they cultivated. At the peak of this 'tulip mania', individual exotic tulips would be sold for more than ten times the annual salary of a skilled worker.

Warning! Avoid These Exercises If You're Over 50

Heavy weights Lifting heavy may give you bragging rights when you're younger, but it loses its relevance as you age, according to Tom Holland, exercise physiologist and author of 'Beat the Gym.' “There’s no reason to go super heavy and be able to get only four to six repetitions,” he says.