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The Netherlands is known for its canals and windmills for a reason; every sight here looks like something off a postcard. Most tourists gather here to visit its capital Amsterdam to party! But there’s so much more to the Netherlands.

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Three words: skydiving, kayaking and canals. Found in the centre of the Netherlands,  Utrecht province is home to the beautiful Vecht region and the famous Castle de Haar. Utrecht city is worth visiting as the 4th biggest in the country. Discover the province’s unique museums and authentic mills.

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Dutch pancakes are unlike any other. That’s why the Dutch don’t eat them for breakfast, but for dinner. Natural pancakes are usually eaten with syrup and powdered sugar, but two classic variants are bacon pancakes or cheese pancakes. 

If you want to try some real Dutch pancakes, give **Theehuis Rhijnauwen** a visit. With a menu that has a wide variety of pancakes, people of all ages enjoy coming here. For children, there is a playground, and the restaurant is accompanied by two donkeys and two goats. 

With warm weather, you can enjoy a spot outside, along the water, and in winter you can have a seat in the cosy restaurant itself.

Next to the Theehuis Rhinauwen is the [Rhijnauwen Castle](https://www.livetheworld.com/activities/netherlands/castle-rhijnauwen?map=true), a beautiful manor that's worth taking a peek at.

Eat some delicious Dutch pancakes in this restaurant that is surrounded by trees and meadows. 


Theehuis Rhijnauwen iconic red farm house facade.

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Theehuis Rhijnauwen chef in the open concept kitchen cooking.

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Theehuis Rhijnauwen open terrace with two deck chairs facing the water.

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Theehuis Rhijnauwen open terrace that's on a beautiful river with different seatings under tents.

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Theehuis Rhijnauwen exterior facade with thatched farm house roof.

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Theehuis Rhijnauwen river bank with kayaks and an inflatable toy in the water. 

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Theehuis Rhijnauwen cosy wooden interior seating room for food.

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In the city of Utrecht, a square dedicated to the city's pride, Miffy. 

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Miffy Square Utrecht

Wanna see Utrecht at night as you've never seen it before? Colourful light installations will transform the city centre into a vivid dream. What are you waiting for?

Yellow, green, blue and orange cobbles at the Utrecht Lumen

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One of the many bridges on the Oudegracht in Utrecht

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The Oudegracht in Utrecht filled with colourful lights

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The Goose Market in the centre of Utrecht

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Discover an underground piece of history at the square of the Dom Tower. 

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Situated in Utrecht Science Park is the longest rainbow bike path in the world.

Along the modern buildings of Utrecht Science Park is the colourful rainbow road for biking.

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A piece of Utrecht Science Park's rainbow road with different colours representing LGBT+.

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A view of Utrecht Science Park with the rainbow road and its cyclists.

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Utrecht Science Park's rainbow road with cyclists and families biking down on it.

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Rainbow bike path Utrecht Science Park

At UMU you can see Utrecht’s academic heritage. 

A skeleton on showcase at the University Museum Utrecht.

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A display at the University Museum Utrecht with different skulls and skeletons.

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A guided tour of the exhibition on display at the University Museum Utrecht.

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The modern facade of the University Museum Utrecht and its entrance.

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The innter garden with seats and tables at the University Museum Utrecht.

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An exterior facade at the University Museum Utrecht.

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Try different Belgian beers in this old church that is turned into a café!

The historical hallway of Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht with its preserved interior.

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A wall of art work hung up in vintage frames at the Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht.

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The church interior of Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht with its historical things kept in tact.

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The interior church of Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht with people drinking beer.

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People drinking and hanging out at the Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht.

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An intimately lit church hall that in renovated into a beer cafe for Belgisch Biercafé Olivier Utrecht.

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Belgian Beer Café Olivier

In the centre of Utrecht lies this beautiful park, surrounded by water and classic houses. 


Park Lepelenburg on a calm and sunny autumn day with a canal running through it.

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Park Lepelenburg with a stone bridge over the canals.

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Park Lepelenburg with a bicycle parked by the walking path.

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Park Lepelenburg on an autumn day with the changing colours of the trees.

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Park Lepelenburg with a walking path by the canal.

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Lepelenburg Park

Play a board game, rent a ping pong table or have some delicious food in the spacious outside area. 

Ping Pong Club's cool igloo design where people are playing ping pong under fairy lights.

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The colourful and playful interior seatings of the Ping Pong Club.

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Ping Pong Club inner hall with different ping pong tables and people having drinks and playing.

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The big grand hall of the Ping Pong Club with different furniture and a huge skylight.

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Ping Pong Club colourful seating area open for visitors.

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Ping Pong Club

What used to be a big department store, now serves as a restaurant alongside one of Utrecht's beautiful canals. 

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This farm makes people of all ages happy!

Geertjes Hoeve little animals that you can pet.

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Farm Geertje’s Hoeve

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When you dream of Italy, you also dream of Vespas whizzing through cobblestone roads and the hilltop countryside. To embark on a Vespa trip through Italy, and in Tuscany no less, is to truly enjoy the journey and not just the destination. This is a way to see Italy at the peak of its delight - all while you step the pedal to the medal. 

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In the charming central region of Italy is a treasure trove of world-class art, family-owned vineyards with ever-flowing nectar of the Gods and the oh-so delightful sights of cypress and olive trees lined up in rows after rows. We’re talking about none other than one of Italy’s best places for living la dolce vita: Tuscany. And what better way to explore such a mythical region than on a Vespa? 

When you think of Italy, one of the icons of the country that may conjure to mind is the Vespa itself. A plush Italian scooter that you can whizz through the rolling hills of Tuscany in style. Through TravelBase Vespa Tours, you see the sights and discover the hidden corners of Tuscany the way you want. You’ll have the freedom to go at your own pace and stop wherever you want to take in the views of the famed countryside - with an additional plus that it’s a fun and eco-friendly mode of transportation. 

A Vespa trip throughout Tuscany isn't just about the destination – it's about the journey. As you ride through historical cities like Florence and picturesque countryside, you'll get a sense of the region's artistic legacy, dramatic landscapes and influence on culture. You'll pass by centuries-old villages, going off the beaten path, all the while uncovering hidden gems that you wouldn’t expect. You might even stumble upon a hidden trattoria or gelateria along the way.

So why wait? Let this itinerary be the inspiration for your future TravelBase Vespa trip through Tuscany and andiamo!


As iconic as ever - still standing strong! Or should we say, leaning strong?

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

Explore the stunning medieval Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. 

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Pisa Cathedral 

Step into the largest baptistery in Italy and the world itself! 

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Pisa Baptistery of St. John

Get all the details of your journey, from the route mapped out to where to stop for the best gelato! 

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Meet your TravelBase's Vespa trip guide 

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Are you ready for one epic road trip that takes you behind the wheels of Italy's most famed mode of transportation? 
The start of your exciting TravelBase Vespa trip through Tuscany begins in the famed city of Pisa. 
Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed at your hotel where you can check into your room, and then be introduced to the Vespa Trip guides. From there, it’s time to explore Pisa as an exploratory amuse-bouche before you go off riding! 

The city itself is prominent for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which is a stunning landmark that is unmissable. A freestanding bell tower that is famous for its unintended tilt, it has continued to lean over the centuries due to various factors from the soft ground it was built on. To this day, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is considered a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Pisa is also home to other notable landmarks and cultural attractions that you can explore, such as the Pisa Cathedral, the Pisa Baptistry, and the Pisa Museums. By evening time, you’re invited to have a classic Italian drink at a local bar with all of the Vespa Trippers and guides before you embark on your journey the next day!


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Stories of engines, design and passion to craft the Vespa that you're riding on!

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Piaggio Museum

Walk across this signature convex structure that harks characteristic of bridges from a bygone era.

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Ponte Napoleonico

A 100 metre long wall covered by a mosaic with Meccano shaped motives by the late artist Enrico Baj.

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Enrico Baj Mural Wall

Take a lovely stroll down this piazza lined with tall trees, and see the town's social scene come to life.

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Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

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Pontedera

Now, the next day is when your Vespa Trip through Tuscany truly starts, as you’ll get to strap on your helmet and take a step to the pedal of your shiny pastel-colour Vespa. Yep, this is the moment you'll be handed keys to the kingdom - well, your fantastic two-wheeler kingdom, that is. Right away, you’ll set off on a journey on your new Vespa that will have you zipping through the winding roads that adorn the Tuscan landscape, heading into the idyllic countryside where the vineyards meet the olive groves. 

While you’re riding your Vespa on your way to Siena, the Medieval Tuscan city is only the endpoint as there are plenty of enriching sights to explore along the way. Your first stop will be the artisanal town of Pontedera, where the emblematic Vespa itself was born. Here, you can visit the Vespa museum (Museo Piaggio) for free. 

Pontedera, with strong roots in Italy’s industrial history, has an artistic soul on the Era and Arno rivers. The whole city is like an open-air museum, from the 100m long wall covered by a mosaic aka the Enrico Baj to the designer benches that welcome anyone in Piazza Garibaldi. 

Take in the famed sights of San Gimignano and its surrounding Tuscan countryside from this panoramic spot.

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Vista Panoramica

Find out why this city is called Medieval Manhattan by climbing up to its great heights.

Climb the Torre Grossa

After the birthplace of the Vespa in Pontedera, you’ll cruise for about an hour on your Vespa through the ancient countryside where the sky meets the swaying meadows, dotted with Parish churches and Tuscan villages. Take in the sights of what makes Tuscany just so romantic and peaceful - from the neatly planted vineyards to the pebble roads, no wonder why it's so easy to fall in love with Central Italy. On one of the many scenic hills of this region, you’ll then arrive at a walled Medieval town known as San Gimignano. 

San Gimignano has, hands down, one of the most breathtaking skylines in the world. Tall toppling stone towers will automatically daydream you away to the Middle Ages, and as you roam these streets that haven’t changed their design much since then, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped through an actual Renaissance painting itself. 

This is the town to have a glass of Vernaccia, a white wine that is produced within the surrounding hills of San Gimignano itself. Since you’re here just in time for lunch, you can pair your wine with some of the local’s favourites - like homemade pici pasta, Ribollita (a thick vegetable and bread soup), and crespelle with asparagus and ribola cheese.

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