The majority of our short trip to Amsterdam was spent just wandering. Before we left, Nick and I specifically knew we didn’t want to have any plans, just to wander the canals and walk hand in hand without any itinerary. And that’s exactly what we did. Any tourist coming to… Read more
More What to Wear posts for more destinations here! For our quick long weekend to Amsterdam, I knew we’d be walking a lot, so when I started packing I stuck with basics that could be used for both full days there and would be comfortable. To change up my look… Read more
When we return from a trip, I love remembering those special moments that made our getaway that much more unique and memorable. This long weekend to Amsterdam was full of special memories, but some will remain as my favorites for one reason or another. Traveling is all about those special… Read more
While we’re working in Hawaii today, I’m heading back in my mind to a city that completely stole my heart! Amsterdam is one of those cities that you could wander for days, never really getting your fill. With cobblestone streets lined with trees, bridges covered in flowers, cafes spilling out… Read more
One of the things that is often hard to gauge when planning travel is when it’s best to travel to certain places, what the weather will be like in different times of year and to plan a trip based on the kind of weather/atmosphere you enjoy. For instance, Nick and… Read more
Every year I like to look back at the past year, where I’ve been, what experiences I’ve had, what places made an impact on me. This year we did a lot of travel, both personally and professionally. We traveled near our home and explored some beautiful spots in Oregon, Washington… Read more
Travel is one of those things that each of us does a little differently. We all head to places that fit our lifestyles and personalities, we find hotels that meet our requirements which are all different and we all get to our destinations differently and on different budgets. And as… Read more
There are certain places in the world that just seem to exist in their own time, places that seem to defy the notion that it’s 2014. The places out there that you wander through their narrow streets or drive through ancient villages and you wonder if you went back in… Read more
There are certain cities that whether you fall in love with them or not, you just need to visit in your lifetime. Europe has lots of those cities and while I have so much more to see still throughout the continent, there are spots I have seen so far, that… Read more
I fell in love with Amsterdam immediately. In truth, it’s hard not to: from the endless canals, to the mounds of flowers covering each bridge and architecture that is literally straight from centuries ago. The city is uniquely what I had hoped for, in the best possible way. I’ve seen… Read more
Our second full day in Amsterdam and day 4 of our trip was a cold rainy Fall day. When we woke up and saw the weather, we immediately knew it would be perfect to do a canal cruise to see more of the city but be out of the weather…. Read more
Our time in Amsterdam was one of the things I was most looking forward to on this trip and after visiting numerous times as a child with my family, I was really anxious to see the city again with adult eyes. We spent our few days in the city wandering… Read more
After an amazing journey through four countries, I can’t help but look back on our past couple weeks through Europe with fond memories for so many incredible moments. I’ll be starting soon with our trip review posts including day by day posts of our travels as well as hotel reviews,… Read more