Although this is pretty much purely for tourists, it is an easy commute from Amsterdam and one of the best places to see real windmills and historic houses. There is also a souvenir shop which sells clogs, amongst other things.
Zaanse Schans
Berlin
Brandenburg Gate Sadly we only had a couple of days in Berlin but we both loved it and are keen to return. Berlin Holocaust Memorial
April in Paris
We had just one day in Paris at the start of our trip around France but it was just the perfect day to see a few sights. View of Eiffel Tower from Sacre Coeur Sacre Couer Sacre Coeur
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay Even after several quick visits to Singapore we'd never made it to Gardens by the Bay so we were pleased when we finally had a day to spare to get there. Indoor waterfall
Yu Garden, Shanghai
The Yu, or Yuyuan, Garden was first built in 1559. It covers about five acres and is a great way to spend an hour or two.
Nagasaki
We caught a train from Hakata to Nagasaki on a limited express train which took about two hours. We walked down to the port from the station which was quite nice to walk around. Then we caught a tram to the Peace Museum. This was similar to the Peace Museum in Hiroshima. From there we... Continue Reading →
Halong Bay
Halong Bay is a great side trip from Hanoi but I urge anyone to spend at least two nights on the water in order to see as much as possible. We did a two night cruise on the Halong Ginger which was quite nice. The photos speak for themselves.
6 delicious Dutch delicacies
1. Kaas (Cheese) 2. Hagelslag (chocolate hail) 3. Pastries 4. Vla (custard) 5. Bitterballen 6. Poffertjes
Top 7 things to do in Beijing
Visit the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Forbidden City Tiananmen Square 2. Climb the Great Wall of China (and toboggan back down) 3. Take a weekend stroll around the Summer Palace 4. Eat insect kebabs (I didn't but I can recommend the dumplings and street food). 5. Admire the stunning architecture 6. Visit the Olympic... Continue Reading →
Fuji
This really is the main event when visiting the Hakone area even though there are plenty of other interesting things to do and see and eat while you are there. We chose to see Mt Fuji by cable car which included sailing on a pirate ship on Lake Ashi on the return journey. Hot tip:... Continue Reading →
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