Our articles about the Holland, Amsterdam and Friesland

Sarah Holt and her husband Paul took a four-day trip around the rivers, canals and lakes of the north Holland and Utrecht regions with Emerald Star, to get a taste for what slow travel through The Netherlands can really be like.

The cuisine of the Netherlands is classic comfort food. Think great orbs of cheese, deep fried fish, piled-high pancakes, sticky patisserie, and bar snacks designed to be paired with beer and you’ve got this country on a plate. Here are 10 dishes you can’t miss on a trip.

Find out about the best places to see and things to do in Holland with our comprehensive travel guide.

Your travel guide to Friesland: whether by boat on cycling, we’ve got all the must-see stops, a handy map and cruising times.