Netherlands

To think of the Netherlands is to picture endless fields filled with tulips in every colour, or to imagine age-old windmills and romantic canals. Yes, this country does deliver on the scenic front, but it is also historically rich and home to a selection of renowned museums and galleries that showcase its artistic culture. Here, you’ll find the neighbourhood of Zaanse Schans with its mills and distinctive green wooden house, you’ll encounter the mighty Rijksmuseum and enjoy its displays of Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present day, and you can wander the stunning Keukenhof Gardens, where 7 million bulbs bloom each spring that include a total of 800 varieties of tulips.