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europe, Netherlands, Travel

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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europe, Netherlands, Travel

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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europe, Netherlands, Travel

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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europe, Travel

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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Sri Lanka, Travel

Days 3, 4: The quaintest small town of Galle

The drive from Yala to Galle was short and smooth. Traffic picked up as we got closer to Galle, and there were many restaurants and shops along the road. I didn’t know what to expect from the city, but I realized that the main city is fully inside the old Portuguese fort. Right at the entrance was a beautiful cricket ground with a small stadium … Continue reading Days 3, 4: The quaintest small town of Galle

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Sri Lanka, Travel

Sri Lanka – Sun, sea, wildlife, and some great food – Part 1

This was not my first trip to Sri Lanka. I had spent a few days in Bentota 14 years prior but mostly spent time inside a resort and hardly got a feel of the country. This trip wasn’t much longer, but I intended to get a flavor of the country and be on the move as much as possible. There was no way I could … Continue reading Sri Lanka – Sun, sea, wildlife, and some great food – Part 1

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Portugal, Travel

Portugal – Midsummer’s, wine and long walks

I am by no means an expert on European travel but this just had different written all over it. I had been eyeing a trip to the westernmost country in continental Europe after having heard a lot about the culture, the food, and of course the architecture. It is also the country known to be the most laid back and maybe even a little cheaper … Continue reading Portugal – Midsummer’s, wine and long walks

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