350 years since his death Rembrandt and United Airlines

Rembrandt by Lisa Niver in Hemispheres United Magazine

350 years since his death Rembrandt and United Airlines

Thank you to Hemispheres, United Airlines Magazine, for publishing my story about Rembrandt. More than a dozen museums in the Netherlands, will put on exhibits to mark the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt Van Rijn’s death. Here is a by-the-numbers guide: If you are flying this month, see my article on page 34, or click here … Continued

Do You Want To Tip-Toe Through The Tulips With Me?

To honor of the life and work of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), there will be exhibitions all over the Netherlands to celebrate his art, his pupils, his networks, his techniques and his city. He is considered one of the world’s greatest artists and it has been 350 years since his passing. I want to go to … Continued

What to do in Amsterdam on a Rainy Day by Mikkel Paige of Sometimes Home for We Said Go Travel blog.

Things to do in Amsterdam on a Rainy Day

When the weather’s less than ideal but your heart’s in an adventurous place, you may be left looking for things to do in Amsterdam on a rainy day. Since I have bad luck when it comes to my trips to Europe (sad yet true), it’s likely I’ll be enjoying a city in inclement weather. Here are … Continued

Amsterdam Canals

8 Top Things to See in the Netherlands

Vivid images of colorful countryside and rustic villages come to mind when the Netherlands is mentioned. It is a stark contrast to the other highly urbanized places in Europe, and is a delight to visit for those looking for a more relaxed atmosphere. Not to be missed are the following: 1. The Canals of Amsterdam … Continued

Amsterdam: Dutch Sky

There are many accepted treatments for panic disorder. International travel is not usually listed among them. I took my panic attacks on a rail odyssey across Europe with my best friend, largely because I was too embarrassed to admit that my fear of everything had reached the point that I was afraid to do something … Continued

Amsterdam has more to offer!

When talking about Amsterdam as a tourist spot, we often think about its amazing infrastructure and historical architectural pieces. We most of the time forget and take for granted the other attractions this city has to offer. Well, if you are planning to have some sort of adventure in this place, it would be good … Continued

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Netherlands: The Efteling

This is an entry in the We Said Go Travel Writing Contest written by Sofie Couwenbergh from Belgium. Thanks for your entry Sofie! When the people from WeSaidGoTravel launched the contest that inspired me to do this series I think they expected to get articles about interesting countries, vibrant cities and picturesque towns. And that’s … Continued

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