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Tag: Amsterdam
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6 Amsterdam must-Visit places Along One Tiny Street you likely won’t see on any other guide – but will love!
Spui is one of those magical parts of Amsterdam we think of when we envision the idealized Amsterdam. Quaint streets with bikes parked along brick-paved sidewalks, a lovely canal nearby to watch boats float by, taking us to some other time that is somehow both past and future at once. About 10 easy-walked-minutes from the…
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The Call of Amsterdam & Why You Should Go, Despite Overtourism (& How to not be Part of the Problem)
Amsterdam is unique. Glittering canals reflecting colorful four-storied, window-brightened (curtain-less) homes jutting up at sometimes curious angles (that reveal the floors inside are far from flat) are not something you’re going to see anywhere else. These water-streets are peaceful, even when scores of bicyclists are hurrying by on their way to work. It feels like…
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Steal This Itinerary: Milan to London (or Amsterdam)
My first time in Milan was for my honeymoon. We had planned to take the train to Zermatt and around Switzerland, but then there were transportation strikes and had to drive instead to keep our pre-paid reservations. So we rented a car. I would not recommend this to anyone. It is a last resort. The…
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The Basics of Planning a Multi-Country European Vacation
From fairy-tale castles to ancient ruins to authentic foods, Europe’s beauty and traditions calls to many of us around the globe. Initially, you may think, “Yeah, let’s get as many countries as possible crammed into my trip there so I can say I’ve been to a bunch of places.” I get it. There’s a fear…
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Travel Inspo Books
Check out the books below that I personally recommend to help you ignite your passion for travel. All of these books have place at the center of the story… so you can mentally take a vacation, even if you’re currently stuck in armchair-traveler mode. We’ve got them organized by region (and after the title we…
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