Reasons to Experience more than just Amsterdam during a Visit to the Netherlands

Last updated on February 28th, 2025 at 04:36 pmAmsterdam was a place we called home for three and a half years. It is a beautiful city with an easily walkable UNESCO World Heritage historic center. Unfortunately, these days it suffers from over-tourism, particularly during the summer. During our previous visit, we were shocked at how…

Amsterdam Singel canal and 17th century guild houses

Ultimate Tips on Visiting Amsterdam!

Last updated on February 8th, 2025 at 02:39 pmAmsterdam is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Its well preserved 17th century guild houses and lovely canal-side terraces offer a charming backdrop. We were fortunate to live in the UNESCO World Heritage listed city center for 3 and 1/2 years, and have written about the…

What Are the Best Olympic Host Cities to Visit?

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…

10 Great Day Trips From Amsterdam

Last updated on February 5th, 2025 at 12:30 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…

day trips from Amsterdam

Belgium and Netherlands Tour: Breweries, History & Food

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…