There is something disconcerting as well as liberating about the smell of weed drifting thru the outdoor café while you enjoy your morning coffee. Welcome to Amsterdam. We were passing thru Amsterdam in the Spring and decided to stay a few days and take in the Keukenhof. We cecked into the Hotel Arena and rightContinue reading “Amsterdam in the Spring”
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Barcelona to Montserrat Mountain
A Day Trip From Barcelona If you are visiting Barcelona, Spain, we would recommend that you save a day for a trip to Montserrat. The mountain is home to great hiking trails, grand vistas along with a Basilica, monastery, convents, restaurants and two hotels. Spending time in Barcelona? Take a day trip to Montserrat Mountain.Continue reading “Barcelona to Montserrat Mountain”
Normandy: A Place for Reflection
Above: Cliff Tops at Pointe du Hoc The Beaches of Normandy, France We visited Normandy for a day as a stop on an eastbound trans-Atlantic cruise in the spring. If you find yourself on a similar cruise you will be offered a number of tours including Paris and Normandy. Our choice was partly based on aContinue reading “Normandy: A Place for Reflection”
The Keukenhof 2018
Amsterdam for the Spring Tulips The Keukenhof is coming and you can save a Euro or two by buying your tickets directly from the vendor, Ticketbar. If you are going to be anywhere near Holland this Spring you should do yourself a favor and look into a visit to the worlds biggest tulip festival, theContinue reading “The Keukenhof 2018”
The Land of El Cid and the Moors
The Alcazaba fortress of Málaga, Spain This fortress palace, whose name in Arabic means citadel, is one of the city’s principle historical sites and is not only beautiful but holds commanding views of the city and harbor.,. The Alcazaba dates from the Muslim period and is located at the foot of the Gibralfaro hill, crownedContinue reading “The Land of El Cid and the Moors”
Less Than Eight Hours In Rome
We have returned to Rome a number of times usually staying a few days with each visit. On a Mediterranean cruise a few years ago it was our sons first trip to Europe. The cruise originated and ended in Barcelona and the ship docked for one day in Civitavecchia the port servicing Rome. With theContinue reading “Less Than Eight Hours In Rome”
The Intentional Travelers 