Where the canals, windmills and tulips work in unision to conjure up unmatched vistas, the Netherlands is perhaps best suited for the active traveler. If you love cycling and walking, perhaps, you won’t find a place better than The Netherlands! Yes, its unremittingly flat landscape is a perfect ground for strolling and biking.

Although Den Haag  is the capital of Netherlands, the city of Amsterdam is the hub of economy and culture. Founded as a fishing village, modern Amsterdam holds visitors in awe. Feast on the sights of its numerous winding canals, visit the museums to browse the timeless works of Rembrandt van Rijn and Vincent van Gogh, shop for clothes, diamonds and antiques and savor the lip smacking cuisine.

See replicas of celebrities from all over the world at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum or browse through ages of Dutch culture and heritage as witnessed in the artwork, prints and drawing, furniture, ship models, weaponry and Buddhas showcased at the National Museum or Rijksmuseum.

The country is often referred to as Holland because of the two provinces by that name- Noord-Holland (North-Holland) and Zuid-Holland (South Holland). Discover the sheer majesty and breathtaking beauty of the Ardennes mountains. Glance through the numerous windmills at the village of Kinderdijk and stroll amidst those beautiful Tulips at the Keukenhof Gardens.