24 Hours in Rome, Italy: What to See & Do
I had the pleasure of spending the rainy months of January and February living in Rome so I know the city reasonably well. And even though it rained a lot and was quite a bit …
Culture & History
Overview of Articles With a Culture & History Element
Leiden, the Netherlands, in Pictures
About Leiden, the Netherlands Leiden is an attractive medium-sized city with a beautiful, large historic center. Leiden is my hometown, the city where I was born and educated and yet never really appreciated until after I …
Is It Holland or the Netherlands? This Funny Video Explains It All
Holland vs Netherlands – The 2 Names Explained “Are you from Holland or the Netherlands?” I have been asked that question so many times while traveling. And I have to admit, I can’t blame people …
Zeeland, the Netherlands, in Pictures
Zeeland, One of The Netherlands’ 12 Provinces This part of the country is often overlooked by travelers, located too far from Amsterdam and without any of the major ‘must visit’ cities. But Zeeland is actually …
Is The Hague Worth Visiting? – The Netherlands’ Third Largest City
Visiting The Hague: worth it or not? The Hague, or Den Haag in Dutch, is the city in which I recently bought my home but a city I never really explored before… I travel, I live …
Paradores in Spain: What They Are and Wy I Recommend Them
What is a Parador? And what makes these Paradores in Spain unique? I have lived in several places in Spain and I’ve been able to see a large part of this diverse country, try out …