A few weeks ago, Dan and I spent 3 days in Barcelona. It was a whirlwind tour of Picasso, modernisme, and flamenco, but one of the biggest highlights of our trip was the food. So i’ve decided to make…
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10 Days in Croatia: Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes & the Dalmatian Islands
Following our destination wedding in Iceland in August of 2017, my husband and I flew to Croatia for a 10-day trip around the country, including stops in Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park, and three of the Dalmatian Islands. Several…
As Brooklyn transplants, it’s been our mission to find the next best thing to a New-York-style pie in our new city of Amsterdam. We’ve tried all of the supposed “best slices” in the city (it’s a tough job, but…
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Cologne’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 there’s a high-speed train that connect Amsterdam to…
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 as though it’s just around the corner, I…
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. Delft’s idyllic old town with its serene canals and…
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 the best day trips from Amsterdam. For each…
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 in the historic city center dating back to…
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…
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…