I’m a proud New Yorker who was born and raised in New York City. When someone asks me what they should know when visiting New York for the first time, I don’t always know where to start as there’s so many things to do in New York. I’ve decided to take a different approach here…
I’ve been living in the Netherlands for nearly three years with most of my time spent living in Amsterdam. I usually recommend that if you’re visiting Amsterdam, three days in Amsterdam is perfect. I’ve created a three day itinerary for Amsterdam with advice on what to do in Amsterdam based on my time as a…
I live in the Hague. Although I’m always telling people about how fantastic the Hague is, I’m hoping that this guide to the Hague will inspire people to take the day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague to experience a bit of what makes it so unique. It’s a beautiful and a bit of a strange…
I’ve been putting off this guide to secret Amsterdam for a while as living in Amsterdam has made me worry about sharing my secret places in Amsterdam where I go to avoid the tourists. However, it’s not nice not to share. In this local’s guide to Amsterdam off the beaten path, you’ll be visiting some…
A lot of you have asked me if I had any recommendations for clean and cheap hotels in New York City. As a New Yorker myself, I’ve struggled with giving out hotel recommendations as well, I don’t stay at a hotel when I’m in New York. I’ve asked fellow travel bloggers and friends for their picks…
Imagine standing in the heart of New York City, gazing out at the vibrant, pulsating energy of Times Square. The lights, the buzz, the iconic landmarks – all from the comfort of your hotel room. But with so many options, how do you choose the perfect Times Square hotel with a view? As Deborah Green,…
Als leidenschaftlicher Netflix-Binger kannst Du sicher verstehen, wie aufgeregt ich war, als ich gesehen habe, dass Netflix eine neue Serie über die Niederlande und Belgien namens “Undercover” hat. Diese Serie spielt entlang der belgisch-niederländischen Grenze, aber Du wirst auch zahlreiche andere Drehorte für “Undercover” in ganz Europa finden. Ich habe die mühsame Arbeit geleistet, um…
I often write about travel, but travel is often about enjoying your surroundings. For most of my time in Paris, I lived in the 14th arrondissement. Although this arrondissement isn’t famous in the same way that other arrondissements for its attractions, there are many things to do in 14th arrondissement as well as some fantastic…
Have you heard of the Borinage region in Belgium? The Borinage region has a fascinating history, a beating heart of the Industrial Revolution.  Its industry was part of the reason why Vincent Van Gogh was so attracted to the Borinage.  If you’re interested in the letters of Van Gogh and Van Gogh’s influences, it is hard…
​In 2019, Cologne will have its annual Christmas market from November 25th to December 23rd. If you’re lucky enough to visit Cologne in winter (just in time), be sure to spend at least a day (if not three days) browsing the famous Christmas markets in Cologne. ​ ​Keep reading for tips for experiencing the German Christmas markets and…
