Though I’ve done a post on my least favorite cities (twice!), I’ve realized I have never done a post on my all-time favorite cities, though longtime readers might be able to guess at which ones I really love. (There are a lot of posts about Stockholm, Paris, Bangkok, right?) Given that I’ve written about the [...]
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Three Days in Amsterdam
September 29, 2010 – 2:03 pm
One of my favorite cities in the world is Amsterdam, and it has nothing to do with the colorful red lights that are so characteristic of the city. What I love about Amsterdam is that it reminds me of home with its brick buildings, open skyline, history (the Pilgrims came from Leiden before they landed [...]
Chasing Ghosts
July 15, 2010 – 10:26 am
Last month, I was having drinks with a well-known traveler writer and like two soldiers discussing battle wounds from the same war, we talked about the cycle of travel, being on the road for years at a time, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. As we wandered the battlefield of memories, we came [...]
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. I’ve spent [...]
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, after three [...]