I want to ride my bicycle
“I want to ride my bike. I want to ride my bicycle. I want to ride it where I like.” – Queen. Spring is still a little more than a month away, but [...]
The Netherlands
Door knobs as works of art?
If you walk around in many European cities and study the architecture, you’ll notice some surprising details that serve both a functional and an artistic purpose. A [...]
Planes, Trains, Bikes and Trams
How do you usually get around? When you’re home, especially if you live in the states, it’s probably by car, bus, or if you’re lucky – a bike. [...]
Beer in Berlin… and Amsterdam, and Brussels…
I’ll confess, I love a good beer. Over the past few years, I’ve been able to spend time traveling in some cities that are known for great beer. This is [...]
The timeless allure of Stained Glass
A visit to Europe is a treat for lovers of architecture – for the beauty of the buildings as well as the art that resides within them. If you’re a fan of [...]
Things that make you go “Hmmm…”
One of the things I love most about traveling is seeing things that make me stop and scratch my head in wonder, or just make me giggle. Sometimes it’s an ordinary [...]
Food in Hand
There’s a whole class of foods that are designed to be eaten on the go, and are typically sold by street vendors, or at kiosks in rail stations, shopping centers, and [...]
Small is Beautiful
Coming from a city where freeway driving is the norm, and SUV’s and minivans rule the roads, the slower and more relaxed pace of life in Europe is always a welcome and [...]
Amsterdam is one of my favorite words
Just hearing or reading the word, “Amsterdam” is enough to put a smile on my face and conjure up images of peaceful canals, bicycle paths, and cozy cafes. I [...]
A cat’s life in Amsterdam
If you’ve spent any time in the Netherlands, you’ll notice that the Dutch love cats. Nearly every household has a cat or two, (or three). You’ll often [...]
Food is Travel 