Zaanse Schans - Windmills and the traditional Dutch way of life: Windmills, tulips and clogs are some of the archetypical symbols that come to mind when we think of Holland.  So when the opportunity came to see a real life Dutch windmill, I made a trip to Zaanse Schans so that windmills are no longer just images on tins of cookies and chocolate wrappers. Our 15-day river cruise starts from Amsterdam so we had time for some sightseeing before our boat makes its journey to Budapest.  If … [Read more...]