Category Archives: The Netherlands

The land of sex, drugs and rock & roll. From the infamous Red Light District and ‘coffee shops’ to the Venice-like canals, art and museums, there is something for everyone!

Just a dream? The highlight reel from our Eurotrip

Posted on April 8, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Remembering the amazingness that was the last two weeks and trying to figure out which pics will make it to 8 x 10 status! Continue reading →

Posted in Czech Republic, England, European Excursions, Family, France, The Netherlands | Tagged Adventure, Amsterdam, Czech Republic, England, europe, Family, France, Holland, London, Paris, Photos, Prague, Printing, Sightseeing, Snapfish, The Netherlands, Travel | 1 Comment

Amsterdam to London

Posted on April 7, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Au revoir, Europe! Saying goodbye to Amsterdam and goodbye to the fam. Continue reading →

Posted in European Excursions, Family, The Netherlands, Travel, Up, Up & Away!, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Albert Cuyp Market, Amsterdam, Cuisine, Dapper Markt, Dutch, europe, Family, Flower Market, Fries, Manneken Pis, Photos, Sightseeing, The Netherlands, Traveling | Leave a comment

Amsterdamming it up!

Posted on April 7, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Such a packed day in Amsterdam: a canal bus cruise, new piercings, exploring the Red Light District, consuming disgusting amounts of ‘Manneken Pis’ (mainly Tiffany) and listening to musicians near Centraal Station. Continue reading →

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Welcome to Amsterdam!

Posted on April 6, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

First half-day in Amsterdam — good way to kick it off! Continue reading →

Posted in A Place to Lay Your Head, Art & Culture, Eats & Drinks, European Excursions, Family, The Netherlands, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged 4D, Amsterdam, Bushdocter Coffee Shop, Canals, Coffee Shop, Damrak, Family, Holland, Ice Bar, Orange Tulip Hotel, Photos, Sightseeing, The Netherlands, Traveling, Xtra Cold | Leave a comment

Happy Easter from Paris, Belgium and the Netherlands!

Posted on April 4, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Last morning in Paris; en route to the Netherlands! Continue reading →

Posted in Eats & Drinks, European Excursions, Family, France, The Netherlands, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Amsterdam, Brussels, europe, Excursions, Family, France, Latin Quarter, Macarons, Paris, Photos, Thalys, Train, Travel | 2 Comments

Hotels are booked!

Posted on February 2, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Hotels booked in Paris, Prague & Amsterdam! Continue reading →

Posted in A Place to Lay Your Head, Czech Republic, European Excursions, Family, France, Planning, Packing & Moving, The Netherlands, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged 18eme, 9eme, Amsterdam, Czech Republic, England, europe, Family, France, Jordaan, London, Netherlands, Old Town, Paris, Photos, Prague, Sacre Couer, Sightseeing, Stare Mesto, Tate Modern, Travel | 1 Comment

Prague, Paris and Amsterdam Booked!

Posted on January 31, 2010 by ShannonElizabeth

Dad & sis are heading over at the end of March and we’re hitting the road (errr… the air?)! Paris, Amsterdam and PRAGUE! Continue reading →

Posted in Czech Republic, European Excursions, Family, France, Planning, Packing & Moving, The Netherlands, Travel, Vacations & Leisure | Tagged Amsterdam, Barcelona, Czech Republic, EasyJet, Eiffel Tower, England, europe, Eurotrip, Family, France, London, Louvre, Netherlands, Paris, Photos, Planes, planning, Prague, Rome, Sights, Sightseeing, Trains, Travel, UK | 7 Comments