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Days 5, 6: Back to Amsterdam for a cultural immersion – Van Gogh and more

If the visit to the Rijksmuseum was the appetizer, the Van Gogh Museum was a delicious main course. It was perfect for an art connoisseur. This was our plan for the morning on Day 4. The last two days had been quite hectic, and a slightly lighter day seemed like a good idea. We had a leisurely breakfast in the hotel, the usual affair spiked … Continue reading Days 5, 6: Back to Amsterdam for a cultural immersion – Van Gogh and more

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Day 4: A Perfect Day Trip to Antwerp – A Cathedral and cityscape

The discussion on the destination for our day trip was a complicated one. Each of Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp had its charm. While architectural beauty, shopping, tourism, and liveliness all played a role, ease of travel was the winner. Antwerp was a short, affordable 2-hour train ride away. It still offered a lively market area and a wonderful church in the center. On a long … Continue reading Day 4: A Perfect Day Trip to Antwerp – A Cathedral and cityscape

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Days 1-3: Exploring Amsterdam, A City of Culture and Adventure

For a city that should not even have existed, it’s an amazing mix of culture and natural beauty. The global cuisine and some crazy fun add to its charm. Like most European mega-cities in the summer, there is something for everyone, and we made some good use of that. There were several museums, a few day trips, and a lot of eating and drinking involved. … Continue reading Days 1-3: Exploring Amsterdam, A City of Culture and Adventure

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A Two-Week Eurotrip: Exploring Amsterdam, Helsinki, Tallinn, and Riga

It had been a while since my last European trip – six years, including the pandemic. I tried hard to pick an itinerary. It needed to give us a taste of the continent’s different flavors in a limited time. Two weeks were never going to be enough to cover everything. Still, achieving enough variety would be a success. We started with Amsterdam because I needed … Continue reading A Two-Week Eurotrip: Exploring Amsterdam, Helsinki, Tallinn, and Riga

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