See the Netherlands on two wheels

There is no better way to experience the country, which is threaded by a web of waterways and mostly flat landscape

New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

Cruising in a barge along canals from city to city and hopping onto the saddle of a bicycle to go sightseeing is a novel and relaxing way to explore a destination.

And if it is the Netherlands, which is threaded by an intricate web of beautiful waterways and a mostly flat landscape, it is the perfect way to get to know the country.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on February 25, 2018, with the headline See the Netherlands on two wheels. Subscribe