Venice seduced me several years ago when we visited it for the first time, and upon our second visit, that hasn’t changed – not my love for it or the lovely alleys and canals, elegant gondolas, aged architecture, and stunning art. The Floating City is still delightful and full of…
Years ago, when we visited Rome for the first time, I left the city after a 3-day trip with mixed feelings. On the one hand, I was fascinated by its historical and cultural heritage, the fantastic masterpieces, and stunning architecture. Let’s not forget the food and wine! On the other…
On our way to Rome, we had a long layover at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Aware that sitting at the airport wouldn’t be fun, I searched for something easy and entertaining to do until we caught our connecting flight. A day trip involving something typically Dutch, Zaanse Schans seemed…
Bruges, in Belgium, may be small, but there is something special about it – a feeling you get when you walk among perfectly preserved buildings that retain the mysteries of the Middle Ages – that makes you feel like you’ve traveled back in time. In fact, its history has garnered…
Amsterdam is well-known as a grown-up destination due to its exciting nightlife and particular coffee shops. However, labeling the capital of the Netherlands as the Sin City of Europe can be unfair. There is so much more to do than that in this historic city. Among several other attractions, you…
