Whew, this topic has been a long time coming. I often get asked what I miss about not living in America. I think it’s safe to say that I miss the important things. I miss friends and family the most. It’s difficult to keep up with the happenings back home especially when everyone is busy. The time difference doesn’t make it any easier. Out of everyone, I talk to my brother the most (and even that is limited to 20…
Spring is finally here and with it comes the warm sun, balmy breezes, and bright evenings that extend past 9pm. As with any season, the Dutch have adapted to make the…
Guys, we did it. We finally found the time to visit the Keukenhof. It was amazing! If you recall our visit last year, you know we didn’t get to see much.…
I’ve been out of commission for most of this week thanks to a sudden flu attack. While I’m not 100% over it, I still have some things to do before the…
When you think of traditional noble families and the sprawling castles they called home, you can’t forget the massive plots of land they kept for entertainment. Most nobility had the coin…
How can I convey just how long I’ve waited to see these guys live? The lights dimmed and a beautiful CG ocean popped up on the big screen with a timer…
Spending time with family is very important to the Dutch. Since The Netherlands is such a tiny country, it’s pretty easy for family to get together for the holidays. One very…
Comic Con is a widely known event where people of all walks of life gather together and nerd out. I’ve been to Comic Con back in San Diego but didn’t know…
Vondelpark is huge. Wait that might be an understatement. Vondelpark is colossal! It’s also a real landmark of Amsterdam and one that should be on every to do list. It’s 120 acres…
