Utrecht

Utrecht uncovered
Private websites
This website displays an interactive map with hot-spots linking to various sights and attractions in Utrecht. The panoramas can be viewed in Java, though some have links to fullscreen high-quality versions as well. [more...] 29.07.2006 17:07

Going Dutch, the Chinese way
Chouchin about Van der Valk Breukelen
What is the Imperial Palace in Peking doing in the middle of the Dutch countryside? And why is it masquerading as a hotel? It all seems far too frivolous for the sensible Dutch, even allowing for their Far Eastern connections. Nor is this a discreet, bashful replica. It is a big building (3 floors, 140 rooms) gaudily painted red, green and orange and complete with pillars and curly roof-lines. Certainly eye-catching. Where is it? Location, location, location is the mantra, and this hotel's location is spot on. Right beside exit 5 of the A2 motorway between Amsterdam [...]