Putting together our annual best places to travel list takes us months. We travel far and wide in search of the best of the best: the most incredible destinations, to die for food, bucket list worthy activities and, of course, wine so good you’ll remember every last drop. It’s tough to narrow down all the […]
Rotterdam from the River
Rotterdam is a young city by European standards. The city was essentially obliterated when 1,150 50-kilogram and 158 250-kilogram bombs were dropped during the Rotterdam Blitz on May 14, 1940. Most of the 97 tons of bombs hit and ignited buildings in the heart of the city and uncontrollable fires rapidly spread. The firestorm was […]
8 Fun Facts about Amsterdam Canals
Alongside wooden clogs, windmills, and tulips, the Amsterdam Canals spring to mind when anyone mentions Holland. A canal cruise along the Amsterdam Canals is undoubtedly the number one attraction and for first time visitors like me, a canal cruise is a great introduction to the city. The Amsterdam Canals also celebrate their 400th birthday in […]
5 Things to Do on a Day Trip to Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is just a short day trip from Amsterdam and this well preserved town feels like an open-air museum full of traditional Dutch handicrafts and culture. I felt like I was on sensory overload when I stepped off the bus and took in my first view of the village. This was exactly how we […]
Wine Wednesday: Dutch Wine
As wine lovers, one of our favorite things to do is seek out unique wines or wine-related experiences. So imagine my excitement when I learned that The Netherlands produces Dutch wine! There are actually over 200 vineyards in The Netherlands, though most producers are very small and make wine as a hobby. I visited Wijnhoeve […]
