Last month, I was having drinks with a well-known traveler writer and like two soldiers discussing battle wounds from the same war, we discussed the cycle of travel, being out on the road for years at a time, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We came upon the topic of friends and re-visiting [...]
Tag Archives: amsterdam
Coming Back to Amsterdam
May 5, 2010 – 1:03 pm
I’m currently back in Amsterdam. Yes, I know I was just here a few months ago but it was Queen’s Day (Dutch national party day) and I love this city. It’s my 7th time in Amsterdam since I started traveling in 2006. After 7 visits to Amsterdam, I know this place pretty well. [...]
Off the Beaten Track in Amsterdam
October 22, 2009 – 5:05 pm
When people think of Amsterdam, they usually think of three things: coffeeshops, red lights, and canals. And, for most travelers, that is all they will ever see. Young travelers tend to frequent the coffeeshops or wander the red light district while older travelers take bike tours, canal trips, and frequent the museums. Then, [...]
Rotterdam, Amsterdam’s Rival City
October 9, 2009 – 9:03 am
The fires were everywhere, destroying everything in its path as the bombs continued to fall overhead. When it was over, there was nothing left except empty craters and a people looking to rebuild.
Unlike many other Dutch cities, Rotterdam was completely destroyed during the WWII. But it turned the end of the war into a [...]
Four Cities, One Great Thing
July 8, 2009 – 2:53 pm
Guest blogger Scott McNeely is normally found managing the online activities at the tours and activities website Viator.com and the Viator Travel Blog.
Here’s a challenge. Think of your favorite city and pick your very favorite thing about it. Think of it as a “you are stuck on a desert island and you can only [...]
The Saturday City: Amsterdam
May 10, 2008 – 8:13 pm
The capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam, is famous for its coffee shops, red lights, and canals but it offers a lot more than that. Founded in 1275 supposedly by two fisherman and their dog, the city became the seat of the House of Orange, the royal family that still rules the country today. During [...]
