Countryside - Rural Living, Travel and Life - Monique Geertsen

Countryside - Guide to rural living by Monique Geertsen

Countryside by Monique Geertsen is a richly illustrated book about the longing for the countryside: living, traveling, and life in six beautiful European regions. The author, journalist and photographer Geertsen, traveled to the countryside and created atmospheric reports and captivating portraits in Zeeland, the Zwalm region, the Loire region, Donegal, the Cotswolds, and the Voer region. The result is a mix of architecture, gardens, culinary heritage, craftsmanship, and tourism, supplemented with practical travel information.

Properties and specifications

• Author: Monique Geertsen
• Publisher: EPN/Lannoo
• Format: 26 x 26 cm
• Thickness: 2 cm
• Weight: 981 gram
• Language: Dutch

Six rural regions extensively highlighted

Each of the six regions is highlighted in five thematic reports: tourism, living, gardens and outdoor life, culinary, and travel and crafts. In this way, the reader gains a complete and layered picture of the atmosphere, traditions, and way of life in each region. From the tranquility of the Zeeland polders to the green hills of the Cotswolds and the wild coast of Donegal.

Atmospheric photography

Monique Geertsen combines her talent as a photographer with her writing skills as a journalist. The photos showcase authentic gardens, idyllic farmhouses, local markets, and traditional crafts. The personal portraits give a face to the people who choose rural life and inspire the reader to discover the countryside for themselves.

Ideal for lovers of country living

Countryside is a coffee table book that inspires, informs, and seduces. Ideal for anyone dreaming of a cottage in the Cotswolds, a holiday in Donegal, or simply enjoying the beauty of the European countryside. This book is also an excellent choice as a gift for garden lovers, travelers, or interior design enthusiasts with a country style.