Reasons Not to Visit Amsterdam

Last updated on March 11th, 2024 at 12:29 amAmsterdam was a place we called home for 3 and 1/2 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 packed…

Amsterdam Singel canal and 17th century guild houses

Belgium and Netherlands Tour: Breweries, History & Food

Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 11:43 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…

Gouda: A Great Day Trip from Amsterdam!

Last updated on March 10th, 2024 at 08:40 pmWe 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 and…

Scheveningen, Netherlands Beach Sculptures

Last updated on March 10th, 2024 at 09:48 pmScheveningen Beach is an underrated beach destination. On our recent trip to the Netherlands, we stayed 4 nights along lovely Scheveningen Beach. It is conveniently connected to The Hague (Den Haag) via frequent tram service and located around an hour south of Amsterdam. If you’re travelling through…

Amsterdam’s Outdoor Urinals

Last updated on March 7th, 2024 at 12:19 pmToo many drinks can catch up with all of us. So Amsterdam came up with a wonderful solution to the great outdoor urine stream epidemic that challenges party cities throughout the world. Guys still have it easier and the man below drunkenly approves with a resounding thumbs…