Last updated on August 4th, 2025 at 07:31 pmAfter previously residing in Amsterdam for 3 and 1/2 years, we often reflect on the beauty of the Netherlands. We also miss some tasty quintessentially Dutch dishes. Now that we live in the USA, the pace of life is generally faster and excellent cheese is more expensive….
Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 12:32 am We live in Boston, which tops most American cities in terms of history, with Philadelphia being a significant exception. Independence Hall in Philadelphia is where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where the US Constitution was debated by the creators of the country. Philadelphia was…
Last updated on January 17th, 2025 at 12:22 pmAs an Aussie we have certain ideas about the USA from the movies that are pumped out of Hollywood. When I first moved to the US ten years ago, I told Alex I wanted to visit Alabama. He asked why, and I said, “because I want a…
Last updated on February 10th, 2025 at 05:46 pm We all have different methods of traveling and interests that make our time in foreign lands unique. Many younger backpackers criticize package tourists for not seeking authentic experiences, and to be honest, our early twenty-something selves might have said the same. But fast forward a decade and…
Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 06:55 am Our first Greek Independence Day Parade in Boston was filled with an abundance of floats, festivities and great vibes. Every year Greek churches and organizations from across New England come together to parade through the heart of town, with traditional dancing, music and Greek food in…
