Destination: Netherlands

Photos: Amsterdam

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 | By krodin | Photo Gallery

A Short Stopover Day in Amsterdam

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 | By krodin | Views [614]

I had a ten hour layover in Amsterdam and wanted to use the time to visit a few museums.  It is easy to take the 197 bus from the entrance to Schipol airport to the Museumplein or directly to the Rijks Museum.  There are a number of museums ... Read more >

Tags: city visit

Dutch ground

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 | By hannaontherun | Views [338]

Hey!    I made it to my first destination without any trouble. Couldn't really sleep on the plane and felt even more tired when I got off the plane, bummer! But food has always seemed to solve that problem soooo,   Atm I ... Read more >

Tags: airport, travelling

Amsterdam day one

Fri, 2 Sep 2016 | By lady-louden | Views [176]

Peterhof, Our Favorite Tour Destination

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [240]

Peterhof was built by Peter the Great as his Summer Palace for the use of his family and the royal court. We lucked out with the weather and it was sunny, and warm. (According to our guide, there were only 12 or 13 rain free days the whole summer). ... Read more >

Walking Tallinn, Skype's Home

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [443]

Tallinn, Estonia is truly a gem. The entire old city, which is quite large, is a UNESCO, World Heritage Site (We walked over 8 miles in the “old city”). It is steeped in history and beauty. And you can see the different cultural influences ... Read more >

A Day of “Rest”

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [307]

We are at sea today heading for Tallin, Estonia. There is always so much to do and choices to make. Our Trivia team is doing quite well and we have a great deal of fun, even when our answers are incorrect! Here is a taste of life on board... See Photo ... Read more >

Aarhus, Denmark, The Cultural Capital of Europe 2017 (according to them)

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [273] | Comments [2]

Aarhus is a college city with lots of new buildings going up which are mostly museums and theaters. It also has the tallest and longest church in Denmark and a brand new waterside library. There is also a cool looking museum that has a unique exterior ... Read more >

Oslo's and its Iceberg

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [309]

Oslo has a new Opera and Ballet Theater. It is right in the Harbor and it is truly lovely. You can walk on its roof and admire a majestic sight of new Oslo going up before your eyes. The theater is supposed to capture the spirit of an iceberg. And it ... Read more >

Photos: Celebrity Baltic Cruise

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Photo Gallery

Welcome Aboard

Sun, 21 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [256]

So nice to relax and be waited on hand and foot! We have met some delightful people from Canada, Australia and the States. Here are some of our favorite places on the ship (including a lawn with real grass). But, I love the coffee from the specialty ... Read more >

Goodbye Amsterdam; Here We Come Oslo!

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [323] | Comments [2]

We say farewell to Amsterdam and board the Celebrity Silhouette today for the beginning of our two week Baltic Cruise. My neck is looking forward to some rest after having to swivel multiple times before taking each step. Supposedly, the internet ... Read more >

So, When Does A Bike Create More of a Problem Than Help the Environment?

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [329] | Comments [1]

There are some 800,000 people in Amsterdam and approximately 880,000 bikes!!!!! And no, I haven't counted them. Many people with whom we have spoken, explain that they keep as many as three bikes around town in different areas. This massive quantity, ... Read more >

Photos: Amsterdam + Brussels

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 | By hayleythenomad | Photo Gallery

Exploring Amsterdam's Museum Area On A Sunny Day

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [375]

Amsterdam is rather unique in that several major museums are located quite close to one another. For example near the Van Gogh Museum, you also have the Museum of Modern Art, The Rembrandt Museum as well as the Concert Hall. The area is filled with ... Read more >