As if Holland wasn’t small enough to travel around, if you are really pressed for time, you can visit the whole country all in one day by visiting Madurodam. Madurodam is a miniature “city” located just outside The Hague, Netherlands. Madurodam is a scale model of the country and all the attractions and geographical features [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Riding the Rails in Europe
November 13, 2009 – 2:37 pm
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Europe was all the train travel I did. Using my Eurail pass, I rode through the continent’s amazing countryside. In the past, I had done some limited train travel but, usually my travel plans are always random, so I typically jet set around Europe on cheap [...]
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 [...]