
Royal horses
How powerful is your car engine? Nowadays, an auto engine’s power is measured in kilowatts (kW). But you may still encounter the term “horsepower” (hp)

Pay toll to go to the sea
To reach the beaches of the Côte d’Azur we travel through France along “les routes a peages”. Or in English: toll roads. If we go

Indisch Monument
Although the Second World War ended on August 15, 1945, many people believe that the war ended in May of that year. It is of

The steeple of the “Haagse Toren”
Some time ago the steeple of the “Haagse Toren” ( tower of The Hague) wore a purple skirt. But now you can again admire it

Swan and peacock on the menu
We think of swans as graceful birds, floating ornaments on many ponds in our parks. And for many years, the swan was the symbol of

Spaces in the Red Elephant
At the end of the Utrechtse Baan you can see one of The Hague’s most iconic buildings. It catches the eye of every driver who
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