Last updated on July 2nd, 2026 at 03:28 pmAmsterdam is a beautiful city with a walkable and bicycle friendly UNESCO World Heritage Site listed historic center. Unfortunately, it has suffered from over-tourism for many years, particularly during crowded summers. Amsterdam was home for three and a half years. During our previous visit, we were shocked…
Last updated on July 2nd, 2026 at 03:56 pmAmsterdam is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Well preserved 17th century guild houses and lovely canal-side terraces offer a charming setting for a variety of getaways. We were fortunate to live in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city center for 3 and 1/2 years, and…
Last updated on April 23rd, 2025 at 11:47 amWhether it’s Rio or Tokyo during Covid, there are always major challenges in hosting an Olympics. Many also questioned whether Athens could pull off a modern Olympics in 2004 and they put together a great event. And while those games left empty stadiums and debt behind, Athens…
Last updated on July 2nd, 2026 at 03:35 pmThe Netherlands is one of the world’s most densely populated countries, with a train system that efficiently connects medieval era villages to beachside towns. Visualize impressionist paintings as you cross scenic landscapes dotted with colorful tulips in the spring, a particularly lovely time to visit Holland. While…
Last updated on January 14th, 2025 at 10:14 pm Three months ago we announced that I was organizing a small group tour through Belgium and the Netherlands. We’re very excited to say that spots have been sold and we’ve officially green lighted the September 13th-19th, 2015 tour, and there are still limited spots open for…
