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Hiking among the Scottish Highlanders Loon op Zand

| Inge Sprangers
Hiking among the Scottish Highlanders Loon op Zand

Estate Huis ter Heide, located between Loon op Zand and De Moer, north of Tilburg, is a hidden gem. You can enjoy walking in this wetland bird paradise while admiring the noisy frogs and colorful dragonflies.

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Pearls of The Langstraat: BOEI35 and Jachthaven De Wiel

| Lobke Timmermans
Pearls of The Langstraat: BOEI35 and Jachthaven De Wiel

When you think of Heusden, you think of the Meuse River. There is a lot of boating on this river, but if it is up to Rein and Jelle, there is a lot more to do on the water. Together they told me about the family business BOEI35 and Jachthaven De Wiel.

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Pearl of the Langstraat: WALEUK Waalwijk

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of the Langstraat: WALEUK Waalwijk

WALEUK Recreation and Camping Farm in Waalwijk offers tremendous possibilities. It was about time I asked Esther and Pieter if they could make more hay! And yes, they can. They are bursting with energy! Read along?

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Strolling in the dunes of Brabant Sahara

| Inge Sprangers
Strolling in the dunes of Brabant Sahara

You can enjoy the most beautiful walks in Loon op Zand. This municipality, which has been declared Walking Municipality of the Year 2021, consists of the church villages Loon op Zand, Kaatsheuvel and De Moer. Villages with a different and unique identity.

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Pearl of The Langstraat: Bakkertje Deeg Heusden

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of The Langstraat: Bakkertje Deeg Heusden

I was recently a guest of the always enthusiastic Lucas Vermeulen of Bakkertje Deeg in Heusden. The ten golden rules for a Visit to Bakkertje Deeg and Lunchroom De Contente Mensch make this business a true success! Curious? Read along!

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Pearl of De Langstraat: Parfumerie Heusden

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of De Langstraat: Parfumerie Heusden

Last week I was received in the best smelling store of Heusden! Upon entering Maryse Vos (41) already estimated which perfume would suit me. She gave me this fragrance to take home. Would this be my fourth fragrance? Four? Yes!

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Pearl of De Langstraat: Van den Brandt Verhuur

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of De Langstraat: Van den Brandt Verhuur

Van den Brandt rental is not an unknown company to me. I've already rented bouncy castles, ridden the solex and had the opportunity to join parties and coffee tables. Time for the story behind this beautiful family business!

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Pearl of The Langstraat: Rondvaart Wiljo Heusden

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of The Langstraat: Rondvaart Wiljo Heusden

Last week it was still very cold, but De Wiljo, Koosje and De Zeearend were still able to enjoy bobbing up and down in the water the day I visited. I had a conversation with Wilco van Delft. Herewith a look from the (other) side!

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Pearl of The Langstraat: De Hoge Heide Vlijmen

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of The Langstraat: De Hoge Heide Vlijmen

In the summer of 2021, De Hoge Heide will exist for 10 years. I think they are as ambitious as when they started. Peter de Ruijter and his team don't let themselves get out of soccer, squash, tennis, uhm, out of any field! Read along?

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Pearl of The Langstraat: Sint Jan de Doper Waalwijk

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of The Langstraat: Sint Jan de Doper Waalwijk

To confess something right away: I delivered some magazines and picked up leaflets at St. John's the other day, but I haven't looked that closely at Sint Jan de Doper. A stone's throw from our office, I see and hear St. John's every 15 minutes.

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Pearl of De Langstraat: De Annahoeve De Moer

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of De Langstraat: De Annahoeve De Moer

Driving to De Moer, to De Annahoeve, I must remember to keep my eyes on the road. My eyes wander. What beautiful surroundings it is! As I drive through park Huis ter Heide, I do stop the car for a moment; who knows, I might see some Scottish Highlanders!

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Pearl of De Langstraat: The Moerderij De Moer

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of De Langstraat: The Moerderij De Moer

On my way to the Moerderij! Lieke and Patrick were so excited when I asked if I could come and look at their farm that we immediately set a date! Taking pictures would be difficult with the rain, but that got a special twist. Read along?

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Pearl of De Langstraat: The Schaapskooi Drunen

| Aileen Cook
Pearl of De Langstraat: The Schaapskooi Drunen

My coffee is ready this time at De Schaapskooi campsite in Drunen. The dew is still on the grass, but the sun is already shining over the campsite where the guests are quietly waking up. I am greeted by Karin and her husband Niels also looks around the corner.

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