Last Spring, Dan and I spent nearly three weeks in Paris, France. Typically our trip itineraries are much more compact and efficient — rarely do we spend more than a few…
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2018 was one for the books! At the start of last year, I never would have guessed I’d be living in a foreign country as an expat and that the majority…
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Food & Drink History & culture SeasonalCologne’s Christmas Markets: Handmade Crafts & German Snacks
To make the most of our first holiday season living in Amsterdam, Dan and I decided to head to Europe’s epicenter for holiday cheer: the Christmas markets in Cologne, Germany! Luckily…
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Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas is just around the corner. That means it’s time for a little holiday shopping! I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite…
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I’ve kept busy this fall checking out the many day trip options from Amsterdam but still hadn’t made it to the town of Maastricht. With fall winding down and winter feeling…
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This past Saturday was unusually sunny and not too cold, so Dan and I made the most of the nice weather by visiting the open-air museum Zaanse Schans. Within a few…
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This past weekend, fall was finally in full-force with the lowest temperatures we’ve seen so far this year. Despite the chilly weather, the sun was out and the sky was blue,…
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An hour south from the Netherland’s capital city of Amsterdam is Delft, a bustling college town with a historic city center and a fascinating history tied to the Netherland’s royal family. …
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The Netherlands has an excellent public transportation network, making it quick and easy to take a day trip from the country’s capital city of Amsterdam. In this post, I’ve outlined 12 of…
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Utrecht is a quick and easy 30-minute train ride from Amsterdam, making it an excellent day trip from the Netherland’s capital city. The city has a long history with many buildings…