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 …
Thursday Doors – No Words, Just Doors
These beautiful doors speak for themselves, but I will say that they are at the entrance to St. Mary's Church in Berlin, Germany. The doors are fitting to the beauty inside. The magnificent pipe organ above the church alter. If you are a fan of doors, stroll over to Norm 2.0 and take a look …
Captured Moments – Bruges
Bruges, Belgium is one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. Its medieval structures, cobblestone streets and canals draped with graceful willow tree branches create an atmosphere that is simply romantic. The thing that strikes you about Bruges is the slow pace and gracefulness of the city. This is a place to take it slow …
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 …
Captured Moments – Unexpected Kindness
The village of Giethoorn, Netherlands is located within a two hour drive of Amsterdam. The picturesque town has relatively few roads and is made up of mostly walking and biking paths, along with a maze of connecting canals that run throughout the town. The houses, which are built on land surrounded by water are accessible …
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