Tag: Travel
Beyond Amsterdam: Weekend in Groningen
This is part three of my series “The Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam”. I’ve been curious about Groningen for a while since it’s the northernmost province...
Beyond Amsterdam: A Day in Gouda
"A Day in Gouda" is a first in a series of posts about The Netherlands beyond Amsterdam. As many of you know, I'm married...
Day trip To Leesburg with Enterprise CarShare
I am a big fan of taking day trips when I travel. Whether it is to visit a vineyard or a unique farm, it...
Getting Around in Holland
When travelers think of Holland, they automatically think of Amsterdam. Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE Amsterdam. I traveled there often when I lived...
Cape Town: A Charming City
Having travelled all over the world, I have several favorite cities. Paris. Madrid. Istanbul. Budapest. But, I have found the one that surpasses them...
Food and History: Two Days in Kyoto
When working on my itinerary to mainland Japan, it was imperative that I added at least two days in Kyoto. Sounds cheesy but ever...
The Magic of the Brussels Flower Carpet
Every other year, the European Capital comes to full bloom (literally) as it celebrates the Brussels Flower Carpet. Those who live or have lived...
Luxury Hotels in DC: Park Hyatt Washington
Recently I had a staycation at one of the most beloved luxury hotels in DC: the Park Hyatt Washington. To me, luxury is not...
What does the Puerto Rico Budget Crisis Mean to You, the...
It’s interesting to see semi-apocalyptic articles about the state of Puerto Rico due to its financial crisis (example: this poorly researched article from the...
For Every Taste: Where to Stay in Washington, DC
It’s great to see how Washington, DC has evolved from a place where herds of student groups come to tour the monuments to an...
