Winter in the High Fens
The High Fens (Hoge Venen) in the East of Belgium is a nature area on a high plateau, close to the German Eiffel and the Belgian Ardennes. It is one of the wettest and coldest parts of the Low Countries, frequently covered in mist and low clouds. It has a subalpine climate with strong winds…
Schiermonnikoog: little island in the wind
It seems as if the Netherlands has learned how to protect itself against the destructive force of the sea. We have strong dikes and ingenious feats of engineering and construction. But, thankfully, this doesn’t mean we have the sea and the wind under control. Storms and spring tides still exist and several times a year…