Judging from all the blog posts I read before my trip, Amsterdam’s biggest tourist draw seems to be its Red Light District and its several not exactly legal “coffee” shops. What I didn’t learn is that Amsterdam is actually FULL of museums. So if you’re up for some history and culture, stick with me. This…
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Royal Delft Blue Pottery & Holland’s Favorite Bunny
You know that tea set your grandmother has? The porcelain white one decorated with images painted in blue- probably windmills? The one she won’t let you touch because God-forbid you might break something? Yeah that one. That’s probably because it’s precious Royal Delft Blue pottery. Delft Blue pottery has been manufactured in Delft since the…
Love & Vermeer in Delft
Explore the life and techniques of the painter Johannes Vermeer at the Vermeer Centrum in his hometown of Delft, Holland.
My Bookshelf
Canada England France Holland Ireland Italy Japan Morocco Myanmar Scotland USA Antarctica Curated Book Lists Looking for a book for your next vacation? Or reading yourself around the world? Take a scroll through my bookshelf and maybe you’ll just find your next favorite read! Too busy to get through these books in print? Try…
Books Set in Holland
Books to read before visiting Holland *This post contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase a book through these links I’ll make a few cents at no extra cost to you! If you would like to support your nearest independent bookstore, or the collective of indie bookshops, consider purchasing your books from Bookshop. Thank…
Destinations
Prince Edward Island / Yukon Territory Paris Amsterdam / Delft Dublin
10 Excellent Reasons to Take a Literary Trip
Besides the fact that it’s fun, here are 10 reasons you should make your next trip a literary trip! Let a book choose your destination.
A Non-Political Book List for Washington D.C.
This non-political book list for Washington DC will provide thrillers and history that will get you touring the National Mall!
If We Were Having Coffee & Apple Pie
My favorite book blogger, The Perpetual Page Turner, has a reoccurring post series called If We Were Having Coffee and I thought I’d borrow her format for this post. So grab your favorite cuppa and join me! If we were having coffee and apple pie, I’d tell you… I’ll actually have tea instead, thanks. English…
Rain, Rain Go Away, or We’ll Visit More of Amsterdam’s Museums Today
Now I know what you’re thinking. “You went to more museums?? Hadn’t you exhausted all the museums in Amsterdam by now?” Well, no. There’s always more. But bear with me.