Bright Nights in Vancouver for Christmas

Last updated on January 13th, 2023 at 12:04 pmThis December we made our first visit to the great northwest of North America. Beautiful Vancouver is one of the world’s most livable cities. The holidays are also a great time to experience impressive Christmas lights on Stanley Park, during Bright Nights! The trip centered around Bell’s…

Berlin’s Topography of Terror: A History Lesson in Atrocity

Last updated on March 10th, 2024 at 07:21 pmBerlin’s Topography of Terror offers impactful historical insight into the horror of human cruelty. The documentation and exhibition center opened in 2010 on top of the former Gestapo and SS headquarters, that informs visitors on events prior, during and after the atrocities at Nazi concentration camps during…

Arlington National Cemetery: What You Shouldn’t Miss

Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 10:51 pmThis summer we had a chance to visit Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. It’s a moving experience to honor those who have died in combat. Here’s the history behind the cemetery and several spots you shouldn’t miss during…

Amsterdam’s Red Light District: Tips and Tricks

Last updated on July 23rd, 2025 at 04:20 amEuropeans are generally more relaxed than Americans regarding sex and prostitution. So one of the things Amsterdam has become famous for is the sex trade in its Red Light District (‘De Wallen’ in Dutch). The Red Light district compromises around 300 rooms (kamers in Dutch), where scantily…