How to visit Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon As soon as I saw the image of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in my Lonely Planet Iceland, I knew we had to make it…
Hiking in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula The Snaefellsnes Peninsula is often called Iceland in miniature, and for good reason. Its landscape has nearly all the same features you can…
Whale tour Iceland Iceland is incredible for its landscape, nature and its wildlife – but some of that wildlife lives offshore. Whale watching in Iceland is one of…
White washed houses splashed with bright blue shutters and climbing ivy with vibrant purple flowers. A pebbled beach front punctuated with the colored parasols of local beach goers.…
Coming from a home abundant with hills, adjusting to the Netherlands was a flat out shock. (Did you get my joke?) Endless views of a country below sea…
Normandy D-Day sites itinerary Visiting Normandy’s D-Day sites and sites is a sort of rite of passage for many Americans, especially those of my parents’ generation. I’ve grown…
How to arrange your own Amsterdam canal cruise I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, taking a boat ride on the Amsterdam canals is the BEST…
Amsterdam has a special vibe all its own. It doesn’t have the glitz and glamour of bigger European cities like London or Paris, its draw is more understated.…
Rotterdam Attractions With architecture any other city in the Netherlands, Rotterdam is often overlooked by is more charming sibling, Amsterdam. When most people think of the Netherlands they…
Easter weekend is a long 4 day one here in the Netherlands, so most years we try to get away. Since it is within a do-able driving distance,…
