Amsterdam’s Patriotic Hot Dog Stand

Last updated on December 22nd, 2022 at 06:25 pmWhat’s more heavenly…sausage or angel wings? This hot dog stand is as American as it gets. But it’s actually located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It’s located in front of the popular Rijksmuseum, which houses centuries of famous Dutch art. On a side not, it’s humorous when people say…

European Christmas Markets Will Capture Your Heart

Last updated on January 3rd, 2023 at 01:40 amAs we are writing this from Florida, warmth and sunny skies deceive us into thinking Christmas isn’t far away. After five cold Christmas’ we’ve gotten used to the crisp air and just as the days become short and dreary, suddenly colorful lights appear and cute little wooden…

Politics and Music Collide in Budapest

Last updated on September 2nd, 2020 at 05:26 amGiven that the election wasn’t so long ago…. Barack Obama + Osama Bin Laden + John Lennon + Elvis+ Michael Jackson =  The Fabulous Freedom Loving and Hating Five? Photo taken at Budapest Hungary’s Great Market Hall.

Which Budapest Baths- Széchenyi or Rudas?

Last updated on April 12th, 2024 at 02:24 pmMineral baths are very popular in Budapest. Hungarians have been using them for centuries to relax and aid a wide assortment of ailments. Budapest is one of the few capital cities in the world that lies atop a plethora of hot thermal springs. Aside from healthy minerals…

Wandering Germany’s Fairy Tale Trail

Last updated on December 13th, 2022 at 02:05 pmWhile living next door to Germany, in the Netherlands, we found ourselves visiting Deutschland a couple of times a year. On one occasion we had to visit a small town called Marburg for work. Neither of us had ever heard of the place, so we googled it,…