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…
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In this post I’ll give some helpful information for first-time visitors to the Netherlands, including advice on language, currency/tipping, public transportation, taxis, and bicycles. I’ve also included an overview of the “seedy” side of Amsterdam (Red Light District, Coffeeshops,…
Whether you're planning on renting a camper van or heading into the wilderness, you may want to pick up a few items to improve your Icelandic camping experience. For this post I've put together a packing list to get…
I've been to Iceland a total of three times so far. The first was a 9-day trip around the famous Ring Road, which ended up being where my boyfriend and I would become engaged (more on that later!). The…
Iceland is a camp-enthusiast’s dream come true! It’s unbelievably beautiful. You can camp (nearly) anywhere. The water is so pure you can drink straight from rivers and streams. And in the summer months when it’s warmest (June, July, and…
Driving in Iceland is not only a necessity, it’s also a big part of the fun! Imagine driving mile after mile surrounded by nothing but moss-covered lava fields with Icelandic sheep and waterfalls everywhere you look. Nevertheless, renting a car…
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…
During our trip to Portugal's Algarve region this past August, we visited a number of beautiful beaches along the country's western and southern coasts. After visiting one of the most beautiful beaches near Aljezur, called Praia da Bordeira, we happened upon…
Thanks to Airbnb, you don't have to spend a fortune to stay in some beautiful places while on vacation! For this post, I've put together a list of my favorite and most memorable Airbnbs with links to where you…
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…