It may look like the setting for a book about a duckling engaging in lighthearted adventures rendered in delicate watercolor illustrations, but the village of Giethoorn isn’t fictional. Instead of traditional roads, the small Dutch town is connected by a series of picturesque canals. The remote neighborhood, dubbed the Venice of the North, is so dependent on its waterways even the mail is delivered by a punt (picture a flat gondola). While tourism hasn’t really touched the storybook-worthy town, there are some bed and breakfasts for lodging—making it the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway.
Plan your visit with the Fodor’s Netherlands Travel Guide.
from Fodor's Travel Wire http://ift.tt/2dqv6S2
via IFTTT
No comments:
Post a Comment