This August, we spent a full week in Portugal — half of the time was spent in and around Lisbon and the other half was in the southern Algarve region. Lisbon was great and the beaches in the Algarve…
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Before moving to the Netherlands, I knew very little about the country and its complex history. I’ve since learned many interesting, and often surprising, facts about Dutch culture and the important role Holland and it’s capital city of Amsterdam…
Living in a place as amazing as Amsterdam, we've had the chance to play Tour Guide a few times for our friends and family that have come to visit. I've decided to put this knowledge to use and am…
Sintra, Portugal, is a small town just an hour train ride from Lisbon, making it a very popular destination for day-trippers from the nearby capital city. The forested, hilly area surrounding Sintra has a much milder climate than the…
Typically known for its cannabis friendly "coffeeshops" and Red Light District, many of Amsterdam's tourists may be surprised to learn there are more cultural attractions per capita in Amsterdam than any other major city in the world. With so many…
Haarlem is a very walkable town and a fun place to explore with its winding Medieval streets and brick alleyways. It's also just 15-minutes away from Amsterdam by train, making it a great choice if you're looking for a…
There's no better way to get the lay of the land when visiting a new city than by seeing it from above. With three weeks in Paris this May, we had plenty of time to hit up the must-see…
Amboise is only about 2 hours from Paris by train, making it the perfect getaway when you want to take a couple of days to explore the idyllic French countryside and enjoy some amazing cuisine while you're at it.…
Amsterdam has lots of options for day trips thanks to the Netherlands being a compact and public-transportation-friendly country. Spring is a great time to get outside of the city to see the countryside and, of course, the flowers. Many…
Last weekend, Dan and I left Amsterdam and headed to Ireland. With just a few days notice, we had very little time to plan. We knew we wanted to see as much of the beautiful Irish countryside as we…