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Day three in Zutphen: a walk through the medieval tower route, a coffee at De Pelican, and the quiet rhythm of an October morning on the IJssel.
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Episode 84 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Zutphen, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Walburgiskerk, Librije library, The Pelican, Oude Bornhof, Ruitershofje, Lunchcafé Bij Tijm, Old City Hall, Museum Henriette Polak.
Covered: Zutphen medieval architecture, IJssel river ecology, BRP registration process, Cycling infrastructure, Wind energy debates.
Chapters:
00:00 Zutphen
03:18 Oude Bornhof
07:29 Oude IJsselbrug
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Zutphen #Gelderland #NetherlandsTravel #HanseaticCities #AutumnInNL #IJsselRiver #CityOfTowers #HiddenHofjes #DutchLife #ExpatNetherlands #SlowTravel #OctoberVibes #RiverCycling #MedievalArchitecture #SanneDeVries #PodcastNederland #TravelTipsNL #UrbanExploration
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Day two in Zutphen: cycling through medieval towers, finding quiet hofjes, and navigating the foggy IJssel floodplains in late October.
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Episode 83 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Zutphen, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Indische Buurt, Stadhuis, Walburgiskerk, Wijnhuistoren, Berkelpoort, De Hanzeaat, Oude Bornhof, Ruitershofje.
Covered: Zutphen medieval architecture, IJssel river ecology, BRP registration process, Local dining costs, Cycling infrastructure, Wind energy debates.
Chapters:
00:00 Zutphen
03:11 Zaadmarkt
05:30 IJssel
08:10 Leesten
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Zutphen #NetherlandsTravel #Gelderland #HanseaticCities #CyclingLife #AutumnInNL #IJsselRiver #DutchCulture #SlowTravel #Achterhoek #MedievalArchitecture #ExpatLife #RiverNature #HiddenCourtyards #ProvincialDutch #TravelTips #OctoberVibes #SanneDeVries
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Sanne arrives in Zutphen from Utrecht, exploring the medieval city of towers, the IJssel floodplains, and the practicalities of settling into a new Dutch home.
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Episode 82 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Zutphen, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Utrecht Centraal, Zutphen Station, Binnenstad, Walburgiskerk, Wijnhuistoren, Berkelpoort, Oude Bornhof, Ruitershofje.
Covered: Relocation Logistics, Medieval Architecture, River Geography, Cost of Living, Residency Registration.
Chapters:
00:00 Utrecht Centraal
01:17 Walburgiskerk
02:46 Oude Bornhof
04:11 Museumhaven Zutphen
05:32 De Hanzeaat
07:06 Albert Heijn
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#Zutphen #NetherlandsTravel #CityOfTowers #HanseaticCities #Gelderland #IJsselRiver #AutumnInNL #ExpatsInNetherlands #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #MedievalArchitecture #CyclingInEurope #UtrechtToZutphen #DutchCulture #RiverNature #HofjesCourtyards #LivingInNetherlands #BudgetTravel
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Sanne spends her last full day in Utrecht, cycling through the Oudegracht wharf cellars, visiting the Rietveld Schröder House for a final De Stijl tour, and navigating the city's transit and social life before heading north.
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Episode 81 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Universiteitskwartier, Blackbird Coffee, Oudegracht, Janskerkhof, Farina - Italian Comfort Food, Wittevrouwen, Rietveld Schröder House, Centraal Museum.
Covered: Rietveld Schröder House Tour, Utrecht Transit & SIM Logistics, Oudegracht Wharf Culture, Utrecht Daily Costs, Bockbier Festival, Living Costs.
Chapters:
00:00 Universiteitskwartier
02:21 Farina - Italian Comfort Food
04:54 Wittevrouwen
07:42 Dom Tower
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#UtrechtNetherlands #RietveldSchröderHouse #DeStijlArchitecture #OudegrachtCanal #UtrechtCycling #LombokDistrict #DutchCoffeeCulture #ExpatsInUtrecht #TravelNetherlands #UtrechtFoodScene #DomTower #WharfCellars #OctoberInUtrecht #ArchitecturalTourism #BikeFriendlyCities #DutchLife #UtrechtCityGuide #FinalDayInUtrecht
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Sanne spends her last full day in Utrecht, cycling through the Oudegracht wharf cellars, visiting the Rietveld Schröder House, and preparing to leave for the North Sea coast.
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Episode 80 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Universiteitskwartier, Domplein, Dom Tower, Pandhof, Rietveld Schröder House, Kanaalstraat, Lombok, Centraal Museum.
Covered: Utrecht Departure, De Stijl Architecture, Lombok District Dining, Expat Logistics, North Sea Coast Plans.
Chapters:
00:00 Dom Tower
01:42 Rietveld Schröder House
03:53 Oudegracht
06:05 Texel
08:01 Cafe
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#UtrechtTravel #DeStijlArchitecture #Oudegracht #UtrechtCycling #NetherlandsLife #ExpatsInNL #RietveldSchröderHouse #UtrechtFoodScene #DutchCanals #TexelIsland #WaddenSea #UtrechtCityGuide #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #UtrechtAutumn #LivingInNetherlands #BikeFriendlyCities #UtrechtCulture
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Sanne navigates the damp October air in Utrecht, cycling through the Oudegracht wharf cellars, visiting the Rietveld Schröder House, and preparing for the North Sea coast leg.
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Episode 79 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Rietveld Schröder House, Wittevrouwen, Centraal Museum, Lombok, Kanaalstraat, Culture Boat, Oudegracht, Universiteitskwartier.
Covered: De Stijl Architecture Tours, Lombok District Exploration, Wharf Cellar Dining, SIM Registration Logistics, North Sea Travel Plans, Utrecht Daily Costs.
Chapters:
00:00 Oudegracht
01:23 Wittevrouwen
03:17 Centraal Museum
06:41 Universiteitskwartier
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#UtrechtTravel #NetherlandsCycling #DeStijlArchitecture #OudegrachtCanals #ExpatLifeNL #UtrechtFoodScene #AutumnInHolland #RietveldHouse #LombokDistrict #TravelTipsNL #BikeFriendlyCities #UtrechtCityGuide #DutchCoffeeCulture #IndieTravelPodcast #SanneDeVries #VisitUtrecht #EuropeanTravel #SlowTravel
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Sanne navigates the autumn cultural season in Utrecht, cycling to Oudegracht wharf cellars for bock beer, visiting the Rietveld Schröder House, and settling into life as a local.
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Episode 78 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Janskerkhof, Oudegracht, Blackbird Coffee, Prins Hendriklaan, Centraal Museum, Rietveld Schröder House, Kromme Rijn, Culture Boat.
Covered: Rietveld Schröder House Tour, Wharf Cellar Dining, Utrecht Cycling Infrastructure, Expat Cost of Living, Autumn Atmosphere, Transit Payment Systems.
Chapters:
00:00 Janskerkhof
01:33 Prins Hendriklaan
03:22 Kromme Rijn
05:11 Oudegracht
07:08 Dom Tower
08:52 Universiteitskwartier
10:29 Rietveld Schröder House
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#UtrechtTravel #NetherlandsLife #DeStijlArchitecture #Oudegracht #CyclingNetherlands #ExpatLife #UtrechtFood #TravelTips #AutumnInEurope #UrbanExploration #RietveldSchröderHouse #WharfCellars #PublicTransit #DutchCulture #TravelPlanning #CityLiving #SanneDeVries #PodcastTravel
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Sanne explores Utrecht's autumn transition with the Bockbier Festival, De Stijl architecture at the Rietveld Schröder House, and canal-side cycling through Lombok.
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Episode 77 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Universiteitskwartier, Oudegracht, Culture Boat, KPN Branch, VodafoneZiggo, Lombok, Kanaalstraat, Centraal Museum.
Covered: Utrecht Autumn Festivals, De Stijl Architecture Tours, Expat Practicalities (SIM/Transit), Local Dining Costs, Canal District Cycling.
Chapters:
00:00 Universiteitskwartier
02:29 Centraal Museum
05:26 Rietveld Schröder House
08:04 Wittevrouwen
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#UtrechtTravel #NetherlandsLife #ExpatsInNL #DeStijlArt #UtrechtCycling #BockbierFestival #RietveldSchröderHouse #DutchCoffeeCulture #UtrechtFoodGuide #TravelHolland #CityBreakUtrecht #AutumnInNL #Oudegracht #Universiteitskwartier #LombokUtrecht #TransitTips #LivingInUtrecht #PodcastTravel
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Sanne navigates Utrecht’s mid-October shift, visiting Janskerkhof for the Bockbier Festival, cycling through Lombok, and planning the next leg to the North Sea coast.
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Episode 76 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Janskerkhof, Universiteitskwartier, Dom Tower, Pandhof, Lombok, Kanaalstraat, Oudegracht, Prins Hendriklaan.
Covered: Bockbier Festival, Lombok District, Living Costs, North Sea Travel Plans, De Stijl Architecture.
Chapters:
00:00 Janskerkhof
02:47 Pandhof
06:31 Prins Hendriklaan
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#UtrechtTravel #DutchAutumn #BockbierFestival #Oudegracht #CyclingNetherlands #ExpatLifeNL #DeStijlArchitecture #LombokUtrecht #DomTower #TravelBudget #NetherlandsLiving #TrainTravelNL #UrbanExploration #CoffeeCulture #TransitTips #OctoberInHolland #LocalEats #VisitUtrecht
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Sanne explores the unique wharf cellars of Utrecht's Oudegracht, visits the Rietveld Schröder House, and navigates the city's autumn festivals and cycling culture.
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Episode 75 of Netherlands Travel Podcast with Sanne de Vries. Sanne de Vries is in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Places in this episode: Universiteitskwartier, Oudegracht, Dom Tower, Centraal Museum, Rietveld Schröder House, Prins Hendriklaan, Wittevrouwen, Janskerkhof.
Covered: Rietveld Schröder House Tour, Utrecht Transit & SIM Logistics, Oudegracht Wharf Culture, Utrecht Daily Costs, Autumn Atmosphere.
Chapters:
00:00 Universiteitskwartier
01:37 Oudegracht
03:36 Prins Hendriklaan
07:00 Jaarbeurs
09:34 Cafe
A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.
#UtrechtTravel #Oudegracht #RietveldSchröderHouse #DeStijl #UtrechtCycling #NetherlandsLife #AutumnInUtrecht #WharfCellars #DomTower #UtrechtFood #OVpay #DutchArchitecture #Universiteitskwartier #TravelPodcast #SanndeVries #NetherlandsHolidays #UtrechtFestivals #SlowTravel
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This show is a slow, ground-level guide to a country that is mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed polder. Travelling here means moving through a dense western Randstad, quieter northern provinces and the delta of the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt. The landscape is unmistakably Dutch: flat, wet, engineered and lived in.
Over the first year the host settles in Amsterdam, then moves outward to Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. Later episodes reach Fryslân, where Frisian is an official language, the Zeeland delta, and the hills of South Limburg in the southeast — places beyond the Randstad tourist headline.
Across episodes the seasons change and places are revisited: a canal in Amsterdam in autumn, a Fryslân village in winter fog, a polder road in spring. The show works by accumulation, letting one region settle before moving to the next connected place. By the end, the Netherlands feels known the way a resident knows it, not the way a visitor passes through.
Sanne de Vries lives in Netherlands and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Sanne is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement.
A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers.
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Part of Paris2Tokyo — one show for each of the world's hundred most-visited countries. Made for travelers, wherever you are going next.
#Netherlands #NetherlandsTravel #WesternEurope #Amsterdam #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo
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