Author Archives: The Intentional Traveler

Discover Marken Village: A Dutch Gem Near Amsterdam

Marken is a picturesque village located in the municipality of Waterland in North Holland, Netherlands, and known for its charming houses and coastal scenery. With a population of about 1,730 it offers visitors a glimpse into Dutch culture and history. The village is often described as a perfect side trip when visiting Amsterdam, especially forContinue reading “Discover Marken Village: A Dutch Gem Near Amsterdam”

Oh My, The Indignity!

You see them all the time and everywhere – statues erected to celebrate a person of importance. Inevitably pigeons find them a great place to land or even roost and there doesn’t seem to be anything to effectively prevent it from happening. This one sits in a park in Tenerife in the Canary Islands. andContinue reading “Oh My, The Indignity!”

A Fitting Memorial In Croatia

Storks still return each year to Vukovar to nest On the banks of the Danube in Croatia is the beautiful town of Vukovar. Walking its streets today you come across a number of odd structures that seem to have suffered a calamity. A riverside hotel with a facade full of holes, the towns water towerContinue reading “A Fitting Memorial In Croatia”

The World’s Best Hot Dogs?

As American as hot dogs and apple pie is how the expression goes but here are some great hot dogs you have to leave the United States to ge There was a joke among business flyers years ago about the South. “If you die in the South you cannot go to Heaven without first connectingContinue reading “The World’s Best Hot Dogs?”