Private tour in Friesland Jaap d
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I am happy to show you the beautiful landscapes of the top of The Netherlands, including the Wadden Islands, and tell you about its interesting history and inhabitants. My area is the provinces of Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe, including all 5 Wadden Islands. And recently I added Ostfriesland as a destination, after a wonderful tour I prepared for that region. My specialty is the ancestry tour, a tour based on genealogical research, but as a biologist and shell collector I can put emphasis on natural history subjects like bird watching and beach combing. Other options: sailing trips on the beautiful (Frisian) lakes and canals (I am a skilled sail instructor), trips to the Wadden Sea, cycling trips in the countryside. City trips include several museums, like the modern art museum in Groningen and the new Drents Museum. I can drive you there and to other places you'd like to visit. I was born in Friesland and speak the Frisian language fluently. I have lived in Groningen for over 40 years now. I like the city of Groningen as well as the flat countryside of the province. My wife was born in Drenthe, with its beautiful woods and small villages; I've been there frequently. I had German in school and was frequently in our neighbouring country, and speak the German language sufficiently. Just tell me what you would like to see and do and I will try to make it happen. Education: Biology and Paleontology at Groningen University. Drivers licence. Sailing instructor. None.
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If your ancestors come from the beautiful province of Friesland, in the north of The Netherlands, I can show you around and take you to the places where they once lived. As a born Frisian and native speaker of the Frisian language, I can help you find your way in this province. As a preparation of the tour I can do some research on your ancestry, if provided with sufficient information. I will provide you with a nice insight in history and culture, language, landscape and present day life in Friesland. Leeuwarden is a good starting point but other starting points are possible, like Heerenveen, Sneek, Drachten or even Groningen. This tour can be combined with other ancestry tours (Groningen, Drenthe) and with any other tour I offer.
This tour is meant for anyone with Frisian ancestry. I will take you to your roots and show you around the region, guided by your own family history. I will track down the places where your ancestors lived and create a customized itinerary on that information.
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Air conditioned, non smoking Toyota Avensis Wagon (2010), for up to three passengers (4 passengers is possible, but not very convenient). If your group is larger, I will be happy to join you in a larger van (you can rent them for up to 8 passengers).
Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands
Hotel of railway station.
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