The Netherlands - Elfia Fantasy Fair @ De Haar Castle, Utrecht

If my friend did not invite me to Elfia Fantasy Fair, I would not be able to go there because the castle is not reachable by public transport. I think most people came by car; I didn't see a single bike around. Although its official name is Fantasy Fair, you could also say that this is a medieval fair. The entry ticket cost 25 euros. Which I think is worth the money, considering that the castle and the surrounding area was pretty enormous. It's...

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The Netherlands - Alkmaar Cheese Market

Typically, cheese markets are open during the weekdays. I would skip a class just to visit the market once in my life time, but skipping work is such a bad idea. But finally, I had a chance to visit the market on a Good Friday. Catholic influence is apparently not very strong in the Netherlands, and from what I heard, it is only strong in the southern parts of Netherlands, closer to Spain. Not everyone has a holiday, but I was very glad I didn't...

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