Early morning stumbling on a ‘dark’ alleyway full of graffiti, questioning my safety for second. š
šPapengang. 9711PA Groningen.
Apparently, Groningen’s off beaten track is the hub of the city’s nightlife!
Bourtange
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Fort Bourtange
It was not the best day to visit a star-shaped fort-village for a walk due to rain. But it was a planned road trip and we came 250 km too far for us to do something else. So, we made the best of it! Because ā¦ In 1580, Prince William…
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Desk of Aletta Jacobs
I have encountered Aletta HenriĆ«tte Jacobs (9 February 1854 ā 10 August 1929) several times when visiting museums. But I never knew how significant her role is in the history of the Netherlands. Described as a true trailblazer being the first female doctor in the Netherlands – completed full academic…
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Station Groningen
It was once voted “Most Beautiful Train Station in the Netherlands (2019)”. Of course, I need to take a closer look. šStation Groningen History has it, the first station building was completed in 1865, opened on 31 May 1866 but was demolished in 1894, because the building was too small….