The Dutch in Sri Lanka
The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, VOC) controlled coastal Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) for nearly 140 years, leaving a lasting impact on the island’s economy, architecture, and culture
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Sunday, December 7, 2025
Netherlands
Galle Fort: Where Europe met Asia
Galle Fort in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
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Europe’s Top Ten Canals
Europe is home to an extensive network of canals that have played a crucial role in transportation, trade, and irrigation throughout history. – particularly in Northern Europe, France and England.
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Persecuted Moralists: The Mennonites
The Mennonites are a Protestant religious sect, first formed in the Netherlands in the 16th century.
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Europe’s Most Over Touristed Places
With travellers returning to the roads , rail and skies with a vengeance after Covid 19 , the problems surrounding over tourism in some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations is returning too, particularly in the peak summer months.
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