Zaanse Schans is a neighbourhood of the town of Zaandam, located near to Amsterdam. The Zaanse (Zaan river) Schans (sconce) was originally a fortification against the Spanish during the Eighty Year's ... READ the POST
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10+ Fun and Free (or nearly free!) Things to See and Do in Lelystad, the Netherlands
For people visiting or living in the Netherlands, the town of Lelystad probably isn't that high on your agenda. Located about 45 minutes from Amsterdam it is not a major tourist attraction but there ... READ the POST
A ‘Clawesome’ visit to the Cat Cafe in Amsterdam
Cat Cafes have become something of a fad lately. Originally starting in Taiwan, cat-lovers can now visit cafes with feline residents in many major cities such as London, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin and ... READ the POST
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Battery Point, Salamanca and the Hobart Waterfront
While I love to travel I also love to return to my home-state of Tasmania, Australia. I grew up mostly on the East Coast of the state but during the years I spent at university I lived in the capital ... READ the POST
How to See the Magical Purple Forest of Hallerbos in Belgium
Not long ago I was scrolling through Pinterest and found myself on a page featuring some truly breathtaking photography of a fairy-tale like forest with a carpet of purple-blue flowers. After ... READ the POST
High Tea and Finding Peter Rabbit at Riversdale Estate, Tasmania
I mentioned Riversdale Estate in my last post (15 Awesome Things to do in Richmond Tasmania) and today I am going to take you on a little tour of why this estate is such a great place to visit! ... READ the POST
