Backpack experiences from our guest blogger Naline

October 12, 2021

Isn’t backpacking something you only do in faraway lands? No, absolutely not! Put on your backpack and discover how lovely and surprising North Brabant can be. Naline, our guest blogger, has been out on the road and shared her experiences with us. Curious? Then read on right now.

‘I can peer endlessly at old-fashioned maps, and Google Maps is a standard keyboard shortcut. That says a lot about my talent for getting lost, but even more about my love of exploring. As a writer I have been able to collect stories from all corners of the world, but the map of the Netherlands remains my favourite. With Brabant as my new home, an atlas full of experiences has once again opened up. One in which the Brabant folk play a leading role and point the way to their favourite places in the province.’

De Biesbosch

(Re)discovering the opulent countryside of the Biesbosch
Nature

De Biesbosch
Land of Cuijk

Enjoy the Good Life in the Land of Cuijk.
A hidden gem

Land of Cuijk
Brabantse Wal

Exploring the sights of the Brabantse Wal.
Exploring

Brabantse Wal
Den Bosch Oisterwijk

Walking along the Pilgrims’ Path.
Pilgrims’ Path

Den Bosch Oisterwijk
Eindhoven Nuenen

Cycling in the footsteps of Philips and Van Gogh.
Van Gogh

Eindhoven Nuenen

Touring along the Zuiderwaterlinie through historic and green Brabant
Touring along the Zuiderwaterlinie through historic and green Brabant

A historic line of defence, a hydraulic masterpiece and a chain of heritage sites that connect some of the most beautiful locations in Brabant.

Fortified cities
From master painters to master chefs in and around 's-Hertogenbosch
From master painters to master chefs in and around 's-Hertogenbosch

The medieval master painter Hieronymus Bosch has been immortalised on the Markt square. A two-day visit full of art, culture and delicious food.

's-Hertogenbosch
A quirky voyage of discovery through Tilburg and surrounding area
A quirky voyage of discovery through Tilburg and surrounding area

Tilburg: this place evokes memories of faraway journeys, filled with memorable meetings with the locals, travellers and everything in between.

Tilburg and surroundings
A weekend break in Eindhoven: out among the heritage, in the city you will never get bored with
A weekend break in Eindhoven: out among the heritage, in the city you will never get bored with

The Dutch Design Capital, the City of Lights and one of the world’s smartest regions. This innovative city will keep you stimulated.

Two day trip
A weekend in Breda and surroundings, full of surprises and temptation
A weekend in Breda and surroundings, full of surprises and temptation

The story of Breda lies tucked away behind towering facades, in hidden courtyards and among monasteries and castles.

On to Breda
Exploring the sights of the Brabantse Wal
Exploring the sights of the Brabantse Wal

A unique Natura 2000 area which boasts forts, panoramas and nature areas that I had never seen before.

THE PLACE TO BE