As part of our new normal, we try to go to markets, try new things, new foods, etc. And we have found some of our favorite foods ever here in Amsterdam. Friday Favorites is full of our absolute...
Anniversary in Paris
Can you think of a better place to celebrate a wedding anniversary than Paris? Now that we live in Amsterdam and most of Europe is very accessible, it was easy to get there and spend 6 days in...
A Look at Amsterdam in February
When we made our list of 5 goals to accomplish each month, it was so that we keep exploring and we don't just let our lives pass us by. Now that we are one month into these goals,...
Friday Favorites: Van Ness Cupcake in Amsterdam
When you love something that you know will make other people happy, you just want to share it with the world! This week we want to tell you about Van Ness Cupcake in Amsterdam. First of all,...
Outside the Limits: Zaanse Schans
Windmills and water are what you think of when you think of the Netherlands, right? If that’s the case, then you should definitely check out the windmills just outside Amsterdam! You don’t have to go far to feel...
Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam
Becoming an expat can be insane, so I wanted to do a little something special since it's been a stressful few months. And we ended up having such a wonderful Valentine's Day in Amsterdam without spending a whole lot...
Making the Most of Amsterdam
People keep telling us we are fresh off the boat, but it sure doesn’t seem that way! It’s been 5 months and yet we are so comfortable with the city of Amsterdam already. We have made friends, we...
Dangerous Sweets of Amsterdam
It’s pretty well known among my friends and family that I have a sweet tooth. A big one in fact. And my love of sweets is universal. In fact, my list of sweet treats includes: cupcakes, chocolates, macarons,...
Ringing in 2015 with a BOOM!
New Years Eve in Amsterdam...we had no idea what to expect! On many occasions we were told that the Dutch love their fireworks, and hearing them go off randomly for a few days leading up to NYE proved...
A Walk Through The Amsterdam Light Festival
[caption id="attachment_617" align="aligncenter" width="800"] My Light Is Your Light[/caption] Light can invoke many emotions based on color, brightness, shape, size, placement and many other elements. Think of the difference between strobe lights, Christmas lights, red lights, steady lights...