Pot, Grass, Weed, Bud, Dope, Mary Jane, THC, 420 – It doesn’t matter what you call it, cannabis is BIG business in The Netherlands. But the country isn’t the “drug haven” it’s thought to be. In fact, most assumptions made about Holland and drug use are a little off base.
Jan van Heldon was eight years old when his hometown of Nijmegen was liberated in 1944. He shared his story as he guided us through Holland’s National Liberation Museum.
If there was any town as beautiful as my teacup, Bruges is it! Canals, chocolate and gorgeous buildings? What’s not to like here?
Every time I visit Paris, I fall in love with it a little bit more. But it wasn’t love at first sight. There are people for whom Paris holds a special draw. It’s one of the cities to see in the world. But it wasn’t like that. I’ve…
A cute medieval town filled with chocolate, chips, waffles, beer, canals and that tower that’s in In Bruges. Everyone thinks they’ve got Bruges all summed up. But even this town that takes hardly 30 minutes to walk from end to end, has some surprises. You can’t get lost The house…
Better than sex. That’s what I’d heard about Belgium chocolate. I’m no tart, but I was definitely up for a fling. I’d even been saving myself. On Christmas Day I indulged. Perhaps overindulged is more accurate. I don’t have much self-control (OK, none) so the giant bowl of…
The coast of northern France is a sight seen by so few visitors to the country. I’m reluctant to use the expression “hidden gem” because the size of the car parks at Cap Gris Nez and Cap Nez Blanc suggest this area sees plenty of traffic. Just not…
It was the Teacup Tale I had to have. My little teacup has visited many places in several different countries, but aside from a few iconic spots, most of the destinations have been unidentifiable. Not this one. Wonderful Paris. Two years ago I’d never been to Europe. Last week, I visited…
When it comes to waffles in Gent, Max is the man to see. A woman I asked for directions told me she takes her children there once a year. “They can have whatever they want, fruit or ice cream…anything. But only once a year.” Are Max’s waffles that…
Expectations are a funny thing, especially when travelling. But what happens when you have no idea what’s around the corner, therefore no expectations? In my experience, it’s led to some of the best moments of my travels so far.
