Last updated on February 9th, 2024 at 05:57 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…
Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 05:26 pmHappy New Year everyone! We hope you brought in 2016 in a fun way surrounded by those you love. We recently recapped our American travels in 2015 that saw us visit 16 states, some of them multiple times, and two visits to Washington, D.C. We also traveled…
Last updated on March 6th, 2019 at 06:48 amThis past September I guided a small group on a week long tour of Belgium and Holland. I was inspired to organize this because we previously lived in the center of Amsterdam for over 3 years and know one of Europe’s most beautiful and intriguing cities really…
Last updated on July 25th, 2024 at 04:52 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 March 10th, 2024 at 09:18 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….
