Netherlands

«God created the Earth, but left it to the Dutch to build the Netherlands», goes an old local saying. The dykes that alternate with the dunes on the seafront and line the banks of the canals form the backbone of this territory that has been hard won from the sea. In addition to its water protection systems, this small country, most of which lies below sea level, is full of wonders, starting with its historic towns and incredible art museums, some of the most remarkable on the continent. Here, you'll breathe iodized, invigorating air, and as soon as the sun shines, you'll discover a land flooded with the light that so inspired the painters of the Golden Age.