 If you ever get the chance to visit the Netherlands and explore the country, I'll tell you to go up north. Thanks to Elaine, we had decided to explore one of the islands in the north called Vliland, while visiting her good friend in the port city of Haalingen. The boat ride to Vliland took about one and a half hours and it was, as you would expect it, on a gloomy afternoon. The weather in the Netherlands can be tricky so we hope for better the next day. When morning came, luck was on our side. We walked to the most breathtaking sunrise and so we decided to make the most of the day. Vliland is known for its scenic walking and cycling trails, so we grabbed a Vliland guide and planned our morning walk. With autumn in full swing, the woods in Vliland was nothing short of magical. With the sun piercing through the canopies of dense woods, the rustling of fallen leaves and the cool winds, you don't even notice how far you've walked. We walked for about 2 hours on a 6.5km route to the forest and back to the town centre. And as if that wasn't enough, we spent the afternoon walking a different route too. If you ever get the chance to visit the Netherlands and explore the country, go up north. Go and see the islands for yourself.