To be enjoyed
Mad Hunt does it all
As the temperature rises, so does the need for pleasantly refreshing mixed drinks. The Mad Hunt is the perfect mixed drink for summer moments: fruity, sunny and spicy, a little bit crazy, but deliciously restful. Here's how to make it. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and 40 ml Jachtbitter, 20 ml lemon juice, 20 ml sugared water and 40 ml orange juice. Give it a relaxed shake, sieve into a tumbler filled with ice and garnish with a slice of orange and a mint leaf. Cheers!
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Sanctuaries celebrate their thirtieth birthday (quietly)
It's thirty years ago this year since the Netherlands first became familiar with the phenomenon of 'sanctuaries'. Today, hundreds of thousands of hectares have been designated as sanctuaries, 200,000 of them in the Waddenzee. In a sanctuary, any sounds that don't belong within this natural environment are generally absent. The flora and fauna speaks for itself here. Wonderful for whatever happens to live here, but just as great for holidaymakers seeking peace and quiet. Beautiful examples include Horsterwold in Flevoland and Keijenhurk in North Brabant. So go ahead and celebrate - in silence of course …
Twitter while you walk
Nature lovers spend lots of time on-line. On the walking site www.tweevoeter.nl for example. This highly informative site is now forging ahead with its digital services. A Twitter version of the 'Tweevoeter' site was recently introduced. With a (free) subscription, you can follow the latest 'Tweevoeter' news at any time such as all sorts of fun, interesting and handy walking tips and tweets; maximum 140 characters. Registering is easy at www.twitter.com/tweevoeter. Both here and on the 'Tweevoeter' site itself, you can find out more about the world of twitter and tweets.
The most outstanding areas of natural beauty on-line
There have been only a few books about our lowland natural landscape since books were first printed. And if you want to browse the internet for the best that Dutch flora and fauna has to offer, there's even less to sing about. For a great overview of just about all the most important areas of natural beauty in the Netherlands, one of the best sites is www.hollandgroen.nl. As well as providing a wealth of information, this site is notable for the huge number of beautiful photos it features, providing a journey of discovery for nature lovers everywhere.