Kampen. Around 1150 there were already people living at the place where later the Hansetic city of Kampen was founded. Once Kampen was one of the most powerfull cities in north-west Europe. It had a enormous fleet and its ships … Read More

Vianden. On both sides of the river ‘Our’ one can find the picturesque city of Vianden. It already existed in Roman times, when there was a castellum. After the construction of a castle in the 11th century, the city received … Read More

Tarnovo Veliko Tarnovo was the medieval capital of the 2nd Bulgarian empire. Traces where found of a settlement from 3000 BC. First part of the Byzantine empire, but later independent. Razed to the ground by the Ottoman empire in 1393. … Read More

Weesp. During the golden era of the Netherlands Amsterdam was a vital part of our economy. It needed protection against armies coming over land. In order to stop invasions we had a water line and a string of forts surrounding … Read More

Chester. Chester is originally a Roman fort, hence the name. Many legions marched here before they tried and failed to conquer the rest of the UK. After the Romans, Chester’s population and rulers changed frequently. From Welsh to Anglo-Saxons, from … Read More

Portland. During our honeymoon we stayed a week with some of our friends in the USA. They live on the west coast in a city called Portland. we explored Portland, famous for her food trucks and hipster culture. We went … Read More

City center. If you visit the word famous Edam and you expect a big city, you’re in for a shock. It’s a tiny city but it’s a lovely one. The main points of interest are the cheese market and the … Read More

  Culemborg. After a short walk from the train station you get to the old city center of Culemborg. This city was originally a trade town. After the construction of a castle Culemborg became a ‘Vrijstad’ (free city) with its … Read More

Münster Münster got his name from the latin word monasterium (monastery) and refers to the Diocese Münster founded in 793 by Charles the Great. There is always a lot of trading between the Netherlands and Germany. Münster is one of … Read More

Luxembourg. Luxembourg is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The Romans built a guard tower, Siegfried I of the Ardennes later built a castle. In the early Middle Ages the city was founded. You can still find fortifications … Read More

  World Power Venice. Once Venice was the Super Power of Europe. Now all visitors are tourists. If you own a gondola, restaurant or souvenir shop, you can make a good living here.         Also on Travelharts.com. … Read More

Zuiderzee. Enkhuizen was one of the first cities that joined the rebels in the Dutch Independence War. Because of this, it was rewarded with the right to set indicate markings of waterways in the Zuiderzee. This right was taken away … Read More