Reasons Not to Visit Amsterdam

Last updated on January 5th, 2023 at 02:48 pmWe lived in Amsterdam from 2008 to 2011. It’s a beautiful city with an easily walkable UNESCO World Heritage historic center. Unfortunately, these days it’s frequently overrun with tourists. During our previous visit in 2015, we were shocked at how packed the city was over a September…

Amsterdam Singel canal and 17th century guild houses

Gouda: A Great Day Trip from Amsterdam!

Last updated on August 2nd, 2023 at 08:39 am  We previously resided in Amsterdam for over three years and saw much of the country during that time. Holland may be flat, but its countryside is particularly picturesque, especially in spring. During tulip season, the flower fields brighten the terrain alongside numerous cattle farms, green houses…

Amsterdam’s Outdoor Urinals

Last updated on February 17th, 2023 at 10:08 pmToo many drinks can catch up with you, so Amsterdam came up with a wonderful solution to the great outdoor urine stream epidemic that challenges cities. Guys still have it easier and the man below drunkenly approves with a resounding thumbs up. Amsterdam’s outdoor urinals…sponsored by…Estee Lauder?…