I’ve been to the Netherlands twice. Both trips included time mostly in Amsterdam, and I’ve also visited Nijmegen. Traveling back there has not been at the top of my list – both trips were fantastic, but there are so many other places I want to see. That was until the newest Afar magazine arrived in my mailbox this weekend.
As I flipped through the pages, this stunning picture stopped me with a gasp… 
This is the aerial view of the tulip fields in the Netherlands during tulip season. Tulips are one of my top three favorite flowers (hydrangeas and gerbera daisies are too) so I made a point to visit the flower markets in Amsterdam when I was there. Those markets couldn’t hold a candle to what I am seeing here.
After searching, I found more images.
Have you seen the tulips? What’s on your must see list?
Wow. I never realised tulips came in such a variety. :) x
ReplyDeleteThose fields are amazing.
ReplyDeleteNuf said!
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I thought that was some sort of Photoshop in the 1st pic until I scrolled down to #2. That's beautiful! And now I want to go. Pronto!
ReplyDelete@LB - I know! I also thought the photos were doctored when I first saw them. It's too much.
ReplyDeleteMove over, I'm coming with you.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are amazing, and I la la love tulips!!
Oh my gosh Pumpkin! Are you freaking kidding me is right! That is incredible. I don't even like to travel but I would go there in a heartbeat : ) Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are going on a trip this summer because I know you love it so.
@GJ - Let's go! I'm thinking spring break '12! :)
ReplyDelete@Becky - Not going anywhere too exciting - a family wedding in Portland and friends in Chicago. I'm actual very excited about Chicago.
What beautiful pictures. There is a place on the 405 near San Diego that was beautiful like this during Poinsettia season.
ReplyDeleteThere is a tulip festival in British Columbia. It might be a better bet than Holland for the tulips are in flower for two/three days at most before they go in with the mowers and decapitate the heads.
ReplyDeleteI have a good friend near Bruges, Flanders. That place is as flat as the rest of the area. So flat that my mind began imagining hills and you having been to Holland you know how ridiculous that is.
Oh Yeah! Holland would definitely be a stop on my journey through Europe! I would only hope that I could be there when the tulips are in full bloom!! Great post!!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I visited the Netherlands when I was nine on a family vacation, and loved it! But seeing your pictures makes me want to visit again. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've only seen the pictures...but OH MY!
ReplyDelete@banker chick- that's not too far away from me. I'll have to try it in December!
ReplyDelete@Vince-I've never been to BC, but I hear it's beautiful. That's much closer for me than the 11 hour flight to Europe. I would like to visit Belgium too after seeing "In Bruges". :)
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