Goedemorgen, adventurer! Our next stop – Amsterdam! The city where anything goes. The Dutch capital is known for its elaborate canal system, beautiful tulip blooms, prominent cycling culture, scandalous red-light district, and cannabis cafes. Amsterdam has it all. Check out our three days in Amsterdam… DAY 1 // EXPLORING AMSTERDAM We arrived at Schiphol Airport and boarded a train to Amsterdam Central Station, about a 15-20 minute ride. We then took a taxi from the station to our Air BnB in West Amsterdam in the Jordaan neighborhood. The home was the perfect weekend retreat – well-equipped kitchen, enormous bathtub, impeccable décor design and an outdoor garden with a patio. We headed out for a stroll and stopped at Café Josélito for lunch. We loved sitting outdoors with a beer and some tapas watching the city go by. We had planned to do a walking tour but were running later than planned and instead decided to roam the city on our own. We walked on to Dam Square, one of the key landmarks of the city featuring the Royal Palace, Gothic Nieuwe Kerk Church and Amsterdam's National Monument honoring World War II casualties. It’s a great spot to catch some unique street ...
What to See and Do in Ocean City, Maryland
Hi there adventurer! Thanks for checking out my first ever blog post. It’s going to be beachin'! After a long, cold winter, we could not be more ready for summer and wanted to kick off the season with some much-needed vacation time. We needed a place that was manageable with our two boys (Gavin, 2 and Trevor, 4 months) and didn’t require a long flight or drive. Ocean City, MD was a perfect choice. Less than five hours from our home in NJ, the city boasts clean sandy beaches and lots of fun to be had on the world-famous boardwalk. Check out our four days of fun… DAY 1 // BEACH DAY We arrived late Wednesday night and checked into the Grand Hotel and Spa. I’ll start by saying that June is a great month to visit Ocean City. The weather was unbelievable, and the crowds have not yet overrun the beach. However, it is still peak season so accommodations are already super pricey. We chose the Grand Hotel and Spa because it was one of the more affordable options available on the boardwalk. We loved the location because it’s accessible to many great restaurants and attractions, but is far enough away from the busy boardwalk scene. My husband surprised me and upgraded our room ...