Haarlem, an Amsterdam alternative
Haarlem, a great alternative to Amsterdam A few years ago we are participating in an art show in the Netherlands and were then traveling to Italy. Our transfer point between the two was three days in Amsterdam. I was afraid of tourist “burnout”, (when you see so many things that you just can’t take in
Hotels or Airbnb?
Hotels and Airbnb each have their own pros and cons When we travel we look at staying in either a hotel or an Airbnb, sometimes we mix it up and do both. Here’s why. Of course the first thing we look at is price. There was a time when Airbnb was considerably cheaper than a
Why You Should Visit Porta Portese Flea Market When In Rome
Porta Portese Flea Market We aren’t shoppers or collectors, especially on vacation. We carefully and strategically pack our luggage and don’t have the desire to add a bunch of crap to our luggage to ship home. But to us, Porta Portese Market is still worth visiting. Every Sunday, from 7am to 2pm, the Porta Portese
Our new travel blog
We chose to build a website. Why? We aren’t sure. First, to help us document where we have been and what we have seen. And to share that with other people. When we travel, Erik likes to plan each trip as it’s own “epic” adventure. But we don’t have unlimited resources. We try to find