Amsterdam is the largest city in Holland, and the most popular with tourists. There are a lot of reasons to visit here, but we had just one- Tulips. The mother of all tulip gardens, Keukenhof, is about thirty minutes from Amsterdam in Lisse. It is said to be the largest garden in the world and is …
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Brussels In the Rain
Brussels is an easy, three hour train ride from London on the Eurostar, with a change at Midi to hop a local train for one stop to Brussels Central Station. The city center is just a short walk from central station. There, you will find the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is …
How to Pack for a Thirty Day Vacation
How many clothes do you really need to pack for a thirty-day vacation? Before I answer that question, I need to provide a bit of background information. The "you" in this scenario is actually me, and I will be traveling on a ship, two airplanes, several trains and in a rental car. Both airlines that …
Taking the Slow Boat – Re-positioning Cruise
What is a Re-positioning Cruise Each Spring cruise lines re-position many of their ships from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale to Europe in order to service itineraries there. The fares for these cruises are typically discounted in order to fill the ship for its voyage across the Atlantic. The duration of a re-positioning cruise will depend …
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Texas Hill Country Road Trip
The original title of this post was to be Beer, Brisket and Bluebonnets, in anticipation of enjoying an abundance of those delights in the Texas Hill Country. It was pretty clear within a short drive from Austin to our first destination, Bee Cave, TX that we were about two weeks early to see blooming Bluebonnets. …
