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A Village with no roads in Holland...!
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by ShriCU | June 11, 2009 at 04:21 am
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A Village in Holland wherein u cant find a single road...all transportations are done by boats along
But who not a problem as it is so so beautiful!!
The name of this place is Giethoorn, a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel, is an international tourist attraction in the Netherlands. In the old part of the village, there were no roads and all transport was done by water. Now there is a cycling path.
I have some more additional details from the web.
[q url="http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Giethoorn%2C+&go=&form=QB#focal=b859d02a3629358def9a2dd1a2b9ed5e&furl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dehooghepolle.nl%2Fimages%2FGiethoorn1.jpg"] By Whisper Boat (an electric powered boat, which hardly makes any noise) you can explore the area at your own pace.
Depending upon the size of the boat it can take up to a maximum of 8 adults.
Our boats are driven by electric engines which are fed with 2 big batteries, which allows for 7 hours continuous drive through the area. It enables an undisturbed and comfortable way of sightseeing, either enjoying the cosiness of the village or experiencing the peace of the surrounding nature.
On the lakes in the immediate vicinity you and your children can enjoy swimming, sailing or windsurfing.
We will of course give instructions or directions in order for you to be able to operate the boat and we will supply you with a map, so that you can find your way through the many canals.[/q]
So anybody could be able to spend their leisure here, if necessary.
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Most RecentMost Recommended Comments (16)
at 05:35 on June 11th, 2009
How beautiful
at 23:22 on June 15th, 2009
Sara, This place is Giethoorn, a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is an international tourist attraction in the Netherlands.
at 06:29 on June 11th, 2009
That is the ultimate picture of Green society :-)
Thanks for this info.
at 07:24 on June 11th, 2009
ShriCU, thanks for the post -- but I wasn't sure what was newsworthy in this story. Please review our FAQ or check out our J-Tips for more help. Future stories will be flagged as Needs Improvement.
at 02:16 on June 17th, 2009
Maybe not newsworthy, but that was a nice pick .... what's news to X may not be news to Y!
at 00:03 on June 12th, 2009
What is the name of this village ??
at 00:22 on June 12th, 2009
One of my friends in the FunOntheNet Group has sent me these nice photos. I have already sent him a message requesting more details.
at 20:25 on June 15th, 2009
pls some one give me the name of this place..
at 23:20 on June 15th, 2009
George, Pl. see my comment.
at 23:18 on June 15th, 2009
Giethoorn, a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel, is an international tourist attraction in the Netherlands. In the old part of the village, there were no roads and all transport was done by water.
Now there is a cycling path.
at 02:18 on June 19th, 2009
May not be 'newsworthy' in the Now Public sense but thanks for putting up the story anyway Sounds a lovely place.
at 02:23 on June 19th, 2009
Yah...! of course. So........ lovely and calm place.
at 02:35 on June 19th, 2009
That's the real paradise
at 02:32 on June 24th, 2009
its looks beautiful and has a calming effect...........
must go there
at 00:28 on July 10th, 2009
this village name is called "giethoorn" in holland.they erected cycle pathway now.
at 04:46 on July 28th, 2009
I was born in Holland and left the country in 1957. We have been back many times to visit family. In 1995, my mother, sister, my niece and I went again and we visited Giethoorn. It truly is a beautiful place to visit, no noise, no pollution, it is so peaceful and quiet. What a great place to live. The houses are absolutely beautiful - so DUTCH. The whole country is beautiful.
Hettie Reilly
Canada