Amsterdam
Cheese Tasting at the Reypenaer Tasting Room in Amsterdam
We stepped out of one of the ubiquitous Amsterdam canal boats onto the cobblestone path which ran beside one of the many scenic canals in the city. Sometimes referred to as “the Venice of the North”, canals run everywhere throughout this beautiful European city and are one of the main modes of transportation as well … Continue reading
Pin ItHop On, Hop Off – the Best Way To See a New Destination
The first time we hopped on and off was in New York, but it would not be the last. We were spending a couple of days in New York before we embarked on a cruise to Bermuda and we wanted to see as much of the city as possible in the little time we … Continue reading
Pin ItFoodie Tours: An Introduction to Local Specialties for Less
My husband and I have learned that we don’t need nearly as much food as we had previously consumed when traveling. In fact, we have even cut down on our calories at home. Maybe it’s our age, maybe it’s being a little overweight, but we have both agreed we are fine with eating a little … Continue reading
Pin ItThe Uber-Modern Movenpick Hotel in Amsterdam
At first glance, the Movenpick Hotel in Amsterdam looks like a pile of children’s blocks placed neatly in a pile by the side of the river Lj. Angular, modern, stark against the gray fall sky, the modernistic beauty is amazing. Conveniently located only a couple of blocks from Central Station, it’s an easy walk or … Continue reading
Mmmmm….Cheese! Cheese Tasting at the Reypenaer Tasting Room in Amsterdam
Last year at this time, we had just returned from a wine-tasting river cruise from Amsterdam to Paris with Amawaterways. We had never been to Europe, never been on a river cruise and never made friends while traveling that we would actually keep as friends once we returned home. We stopped in Montreal, Quebec for … Continue reading
