Noord-Brabant Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Efteling, world of wonders, The Netherlands

Getting There - Driving from our home in Leerdam, took about 40-50minutes. It’s always busy but parking area are big that you don’t have to worry much about it. Attractions - Fantasy themed amusement park, reflect elements from ancient myths and legends, fairies and folklore. Hotels - There are one big hotel nearby that I forgot but I, myself drove from home in Leerdam. Food & Restaurants - hotdog carts are available, coffee shop are plenty but of course the prices are a bit pricey. Shopping - Tourist shop are available and you can pay with your credit or debit card. #mytripvlog #couplestrip #viana’sjourney

Have fun at Efteling

Efteling is the biggest amusement park in the Netherlands and is located at Kaatsheuvel. The park is divided up into different zones that are known as realms and each one focuses on a different ancient myth or legend. Efteling has the claim to fame of being one of the oldest themes parks in the world having first opened its doors in 1952 and has been entertaining visitors ever since with its fast rides and lush gardens. Just some of the highlights here include rides like the Joris en de Draak or the George and the Dragon as well as The Flying Dutchman and the Python. There are also other areas such as the Raveleijn which is a magical world with a nightly performance that tells the story of 5 siblings who battle and defeat an evil monster. #hoteldeals#summertrip#gourmetsummer#exhibition2021

Efteling! Fairytales for all ages

Visited while passing through The Netherlands and Belgium for work, and as a life long Disney fan I was expecting a poor cousin of the disney parks. I was very happily wrong! Perfect for families as well as grown up thrill seekers. Transit is really easy to manage with the apps and interlinked systems, especially with dedicated local lines for train and bus. #belgium #thenetherlands #Efteling #themeparks

EFTELING Theme Park in the Netherlands

If you’re looking to go somewhere magical, with nice roller coasters, a fairy forest, typical snacks from the Netherlands, a Fair to play, restaurants and some beers to drink, definitely come to EFTELING, located in Tilburg, in the Netherlands. Nice to go with your partner, friends, family, etc. at the end of the day, when they are about to close the theme park, the Efteling presents a water show in their main fountain, it’s precious .

## Van Gogh's waterwheel restaurant Van Gogh has painted two waterwheels (The Opwetten Watermill, Coll Watermill) and a windmill (De Roosdonck Windmill) in Newnan. 130 In the past, the waterwheels and windmills, as well as the surrounding scenery, have remained unchanged, maintaining the appearance of the year! It is worth mentioning that there is such a restaurant in Newnan, which is the prototype of the van Gogh painting waterwheel. The appearance of the restaurant still remains the same, but the interior decoration is still very stylish. If you are a fanatic, I suggest you never miss it. The meals provided by the restaurant are not very rich for me, but I think Van Gogh is enough. : Opwettense Watermolen Address: Opwettenseweg 203

Nuenen | A fairytale town where you can feel Van Gogh's presence everywhere

🎨 Although it's still a bit cold in the Netherlands during spring, it is also the most beautiful season. I came to this small town called Nuenen, located to the east of Eindhoven in the Netherlands. This quiet and beautiful town is picturesque, with lawns, windmills, and fairytale-like houses on the streets. 🎨 This is also where Van Gogh stayed from 1883 to 1885. Most of his works from that period were created in this town. During the two years Van Gogh lived in Nuenen, he completed nearly a quarter of his paintings! 🎨 The scenes depicted in his paintings still exist today, such as the church in 'The Church at Nuenen'; next to it, a frame has been erected, marking the exact perspective Van Gogh painted from. The house where he lived is still inhabited; the church he sketched, with its spire still solemn and dignified; and that green tunnel of trees and vegetation... Long ago, Van Gogh walked through here with his easel on his back... 🎨 The album I hold in my hands is a collection of Van Gogh's paintings from Nuenen. Following the coordinates of the buildings in the album, I checked off the places where Van Gogh painted. It feels truly magical; a century has swiftly passed, and the painter's cottage hasn't changed at all. The town seems as if nothing has happened, still as tranquil as before. 🎨 There's a Van Gogh museum in the town, not large, but rich in collections. Visitors who like Van Gogh definitely shouldn't miss it. To commemorate Van Gogh, the townspeople have erected a statue and a monument of him at the station. Here, you can feel Van Gogh's presence everywhere. 🎨 I highly recommend coming here when traveling to the Netherlands, especially for those who love art like me; you will feel it's a journey well worth it. Walking around the town, the fresh style elevates one's understanding of European towns and offers a different insight and imagination towards painting art and the painter Van Gogh. The feeling of being immersed in the buildings seen in the paintings is hard to describe in words, a vividness that can't be conveyed under the solemnity of museums. The scenery before your eyes is history, the little houses you can touch are history, and the scent of flowers and greenery you breathe in is history. 🎨 The town is small, and you can walk through it in one day. Perhaps because of the beautiful and leisurely atmosphere, the townspeople live a relaxed life, unhurried. Although small, the town has nice restaurants, fries shops, and little bars, mostly frequented by older people, perhaps because the younger generation prefers to seek their fortunes in the big cities. It's common to see elderly couples sitting outside a café, each with a glass of wine in the sunshine, chatting at a leisurely pace. It's a very comfortable feeling. 🎨 My guide took me to the most famous local restaurant, and the taste was amazing. We each ordered a glass of wine, and he playfully winked, saying the beer he ordered was his favorite, so cute. 🎨 I'll talk to you about the restaurant next time~

Nuenen was originally a quiet and beautiful town in the eastern part of Eindhoven, but it became very important for Van Gogh's small living in 1883-1885. Most of the works of that period were created in this small town. Today, the government has specially dressed 22 real scenes created by Van Gogh to create a cultural tourism route of Van Gogh. Receiving us is an 82-year-old local grandfather. He is healthy, enjoys life, likes Van Gogh, is a volunteer guide. He patiently and meticulously told us a lot about Van Gogh's story in Newnan. Van Gogh's life, just 37 years, the real painting time is less than 10 years, but left a lot of legendary works for future generations. Figure 1

The Philips Museum Eindhoven brings together a large number of high-tech corporate headquarters, and the most famous, Philips is one of them. The entrance to the museum begins with a long photo wall, such as a space-time corridor, about Philips' birth, prosperity, and outstanding contributions to the country. There is no need to worry about the language. It is quite intimate with a Chinese guide. Philips, which has made its name with electric lights, should not be underestimated in medical, home appliances and entertainment. If I don't come here, I am afraid I will not take the initiative to understand all of this. Philips Museum The Children's Science Program is also held frequently to let children know the principles of light and electricity in physics in a fun way. A lot of people came on a non-weekend afternoon. Think about the exam-oriented education we receive, and the education in front of us is naturally enviable. Therefore, it is not only suitable for adults, but also a paradise for children. Address: Emmasingel 31

Netherlands | Philips Museum

Product people dream of Philips Museum! Come to Dutch Design Week, the ticket to this museum is included! Only we foolishly bought tickets separately, spending 6 euros. I'll get a refund tomorrow! I don't know if I can get it back 😑 The first part of the exhibition hall is some development introductions, followed by some classic product exhibitions, and finally should be some interactive and service designs related to human health that they are doing. After watching, I also feel very sad. When China was still what it was, they had already industrialized. I recorded a video and will edit it when I have time. Hehe When I was in university, I discussed the Philips brand with my classmates, and I learned that it was a brand from the Netherlands, which was out of reach! But today I'm here! So the sense of goal makes me step by step closer to the things I like. Later, I found that when I really make up my mind to do something, I feel that all resources are converging towards me. Come on, girls!

Nienen is located in the eastern part of the Dutch city of Einthoven. At the age of 30, Vincent van Gogh moved back to live with his parents in Nuenen, the home of his girlfriend, Margot. The high Vincent did not live in the big house with his parents, and lived in the backyard of the small house, Figure 4. Figure 9. There is a beautiful alley next to the entrance to the backyard. A waterhole on the right side of the alley is also a scene painted by Van Gogh. (Now it seems that the painting is better than the scenery). Figure 8, this is the home of Van Gogh's girlfriend Margot, right next to Van Gogh's parents, all neighbors.

Nienen (Nuenen is a strange and very vocal name for me) is located in the eastern part of Einthoven, the Netherlands. Maybe you think this is an unknown town, but... Vancent van Gogh was 30 years old and moved back to work with his parents in Nienen (Nuenen is a stranger to me) Very reminiscent of the name), here is the home of Margot, the girlfriend he committed suicide. In Nuenen, Van Gogh stayed for 2 years. During this time, he focused on his painting work, where he created more than a quarter of his total work. "The Potato Eater" is the most outstanding piece of his work of this period. Nuenen is a very quiet and beautiful place. Even on a cloudy day, the scenery outside the window is like an oil painting. In addition to the Van Gogh parents and the Margot family's house are still outside, there are quite a few places, still retain the way when Van Gogh's paintings were in the past.

Big Cow Art Piece Along Andreas Schotel Wander Route

#familytrips2024 #vianasjourney This big cow art piece is one of the attraction you might encounter when you take the Andreas Schotel wander (an artist who created many art pieces around Esbeek) route. The route is pretty long but I took a shortcut to this art piece because I find this one especially attractive and interesting for pictures. If you wanna do the same as me, do put this ‘De melkfabriek’ on your maps. Route to here is really muddy so wear proper footwear. You may climb short stairs to access to the top of the cow but don’t expect too much as there’s not much to see except big green field outside. If you wanna check out how this art piece created, you may scan the barcode at the end of the slide.