The air was fresh and clean there, and they had plenty of space. It was the perfect place for members of the elite to invite friends, roam their huge gardens and enjoy music and poetry. With time, recreational activities in the countryside changed. The invention of the bicycle meant that anyone – not just members of the elite – could easily get out of town. And with the advent of the car and train, trips to the beach became increasingly popular. Later, when flights became affordable, more and more Dutch people started grabbing their suitcases for holidays abroad.
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