Utrecht

Urban planning and the idea of branding a place come to life when we stay in the city of Utrecht, our home base for the program. Seeing Utrecht Centraal and the city’s growing skyline against the backdrop of historic streets helps one to experience the impact urban planning has on a place.

The Hague

We visit The Hague, the largest Dutch city on the North Sea coast. The city is home to the country’s parliament, supreme court, and the U.N.’s International Court of Justice, one of the most important courts in the world. The Hague is known as the home of international law and arbitration.

Rotterdam Cube Housing

The Dutch have built and crafted Rotterdam to be at the forefront of urban planning. A city that has cubed houses, an indoor market hall, modern sculptures, and the iconic Erasmusbrug bridge is bound to have a strong identity in terms of place.

Amsterdam Noord

Amsterdam Noord, often described as a village within a city, is just a quick ferry ride from the Amsterdam train station. There we can explore historic villages, museums, cafes, and scenic countryside on a leisurely walk or bike ride.

Gouda Cheese Farm

The Netherlands is internationally famous for the quality and variety of its cheese. We visit a family-owned Gouda cheese farm to learn about the steps involved in the cheese-making process, from cow to table to export. The husband and wife owners explain how cheese is produced and distributed, their sustainability practices, and the overall joys…