The best books with tips about the Netherlands

More and more people are deciding to spend vacations in their own country. And that’s just fine, because the Netherlands is beautiful! Many writers pick up on this trend. Many beautiful books have already been published that show you another side of the Netherlands.

A breath of fresh air by Daphne Deckers

With her latest book Uitwaaien, Daphne Deckers has written a richly illustrated feel-good book. It gives you both inspiration and an insight into typical Dutch traits that are in turn very funny. Daphne combines personal stories with the beauty of Dutch nature. Highly recommended if you are still looking for a nice vacation destination.

#GAAN by Hanne Tersmette

In July 2019, we got to take to the water with then-forester Hanne Tersmette to explore the Naardermeer nature reserve. Truly a beautiful area and Hanne could tell wonderful stories about it, especially the many bird species. These days, Hanne works for the Bird Conservancy, so she stays close to nature. When we met her she had just written her first book #GAAN. This book is beautiful with lots of pictures and tips.

Walks by Cynthia Schultz

Influencer Cynthia Schultz inspired young girls for years with her blog Miss Lipgloss. Nowadays, this blog no longer exists and she has continued under the name Cynthia. Over the years she has developed in the field of planning. But she can also be found a lot in Dutch nature, because since she has a dog she can’t be missed on the hiking trails. She has recorded what she considers the most beautiful Dutch hiking areas in her book Wandellust.

Wandellust by Twan Huys

Journalist Twan Huys finds complete relaxation in Dutch nature. Twan has been hiking for as long as he can remember, as he was brought up with it. He also wrote a book called Wandellust about the most beautiful hiking areas in the Netherlands.

Netherlands Travel Guide 2021

Marlou Jacobs and Godfried van Loo specialize in creating colorful travel guides. For 2021 they have also created one for the Netherlands and it is truly beautiful. You immediately feel like exploring all the places they describe. Are you going on vacation in the Netherlands this year? Then be sure to buy the travel guide from REISREPORT!

In love with The Netherlands

Roëll de Ram, travel blogger and founder of the popular travel blog WeAreTravellers.nl wrote the book Verliefd op Nederland. In it she describes places in our own country that ask to be visited. Accommodations, but also natural areas, beaches and good restaurants, everything is named in it.

Expedition Backyard

The coffee table book Expedition Backyard was compiled by travel journalists Bas van Oort and Dirk Wijnand de Jong. They traveled the Netherlands for a year and captured it on Instagram as well as in this book! They take you through the Netherlands with beautiful images and inspiring stories. You will come to places you might not even know existed!

Mini Expeditions by Claar Talsma and Joanne Wissink

In the book Mini Expeditions by Claar Talsma and Joanne Wissink you will see 30 active and exciting outdoor activities you can do just in the Netherlands! You can make it as crazy as you want and think you dare. This book is also very suitable for families with children. Very inspiring and fun

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