Travel Far. Discover More. Spend Less.
When we arrived in the Netherlands, we had three days before boarding our European River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest.
At first, we considered staying in Amsterdam – a place that we love and one that could easily entertain us for weeks.… Read the rest
Amsterdam is a city that is both historic and progressive, elegant and bawdy. There are 17th century canals alongside trendy cannabis shops…and bicycles outnumber humans.
Even with everything to see, it is possible to get a good feel for the city in one day – and an Amsterdam walking tour is a fantastic way to do it!… Read the rest
Before arriving in the Netherlands, the only thing we knew about local Dutch Food was cheese and apple pie. While the idea of gorging on nothing but these sounded tempting, we wanted sample a variety of delicious foods!
From tasty stews to pub grub to take-away favorites, we ate many of the most popular dishes.… Read the rest
What is it about vendors selling local wares from huts clustered together in a central square that is so appealing?
Is it the twinkling lights that are draped on the trees? The sound of festive music that fills the air? The chill that is warmed by wood-burning fires?… Read the rest
Spending Christmas in Amsterdam is a dream! The glow of festive holiday lights illuminates narrow lanes while the scent of fresh baked treats fills the air.
Nearly every neighborhood flaunts decorated trees and there is an undeniable sense of cheer felt throughout the city.… Read the rest
Amsterdam, Netherlands is one of the world’s most vibrant cities. With a stunning landscape of canals and an incredible number of attractions, determining the best way to spend 3 days in Amsterdam can be tricky.
No need to worry! Our detailed 3-Day Amsterdam Itinerary covers everything you need to plan your trip to the Netherlands.… Read the rest
There are so many things to love about Amsterdam…and for us, Dutch beer is one of them! We are not talking about mass-produced Dutch beer; we are talking about Amsterdam Craft Beer.
The Netherlands has a long history as a beer producing country.… Read the rest
Nijmegen, Netherlands; it’s nice to meet you! Our first introduction to the historic and beautiful city was when we agreed to housesit in the nearby village of Beek-Ubbergen for two months.
However, on our frequent trips into the city, we quickly learned that there are numerous great things to do in Nijmegen!… Read the rest
There are multiple ways to travel from Amsterdam to Budapest. Planes, trains, buses and cars can be used to quickly get from Point A to Point B. However, an Amsterdam to Budapest cruise is all about the journey.
Europe river cruises between the two cities feature scenic landscapes, historic riverside towns, hill-topping castles and medieval churches.… Read the rest
When we agreed to housesit for the holidays in the small village of Beek-Ubbergen in the Gelderland Region of the Netherlands, we expected small town charm – and we got it.
Beek, Netherlands is a one grocer, one post office, one pub, two bakery type of town; a stark contrast from Amsterdam!… Read the rest