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Amsterdam’s Outdoor Urinals

Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 04:08 pmToo many drinks can catch up with all of us. So Amsterdam came up with a solution to the great outdoor urine stream epidemic that challenges many cities throughout the world. Amsterdam’s outdoor urinals are both temporary and fixed structures throughout the historic center, which is a…

Fulham’s Craven Cottage & the World’s Oldest Football Stand

Last updated on March 13th, 2024 at 03:33 pmTo the casual European soccer fan, only Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham might come to mind for catching a football match in London. But tickets to watch London’s most successful teams are pricey and harder to come by. If you’re only in London a few days, it’s possible…

Ballarat Wildlife Park: Hanging with Aussie Animals

Last updated on January 12th, 2023 at 03:57 pmBallarat is located just over an hours drive from Melbourne, Australia. It is also the town I grew up in. When Alex and I were visiting Australia we decided to spend an afternoon hanging with Aussie animals at the Ballarat Wildlife Park. Here is what you can…

Cat in Amsterdam bread shop window

Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 07:39 pmThis cat in Amsterdam bread shop window wonders whether you want your loaf with or without sesame seeds? Can she get you a croissant today as well? While not the most efficient of workers, this feline assistant is prevalent in Dutch eateries, much to the dismay of…

The national coffee of Greece, the Frappe

Last updated on July 9th, 2019 at 04:27 amGreeks get a bad rap for being lazy- wasting away their days drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes. That’s actually largely untrue, as Greeks are tied with Austrians for working the longest hours in Europe. Propaganda against Greeks is a different story though. This post is about the…