On a Thursday evening after work, I left my office for Boston Logan Airport to catch my IcelandAir flight to Amsterdam. Rolling into the International Departures Terminal made this girl (or “meisje” in Dutch) very happy! Although it was not ideal to stopover on a flight to Europe, IcelandAir airfare happened to be significantly cheaper than nonstop Read Post >
History of the Netherlands
Flag History from Google: “The red stripe which was originally orange, along with the white and blue stripes, are based on the heraldic colors (coat of arms) of Prince William of Orange, who led the fight for Dutch independence. Netherlands Flag History: The Netherlands flag was adopted on February 19, 1937” OFFICIAL NAME: Kingdom Read Post >
Day Trips From Boston: Newport, Rhode Island
Here is quickie post! Newport, Rhode Island After last year’s record breaking snowy winter, we needed to take advantage of most agreeable New England 2016 winter weather. On a beautiful early March morning, we decided to hop in the car escape the city for a quick day trip to the beautiful coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island. Honestly, Read Post >
Review: Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Inn by the Sea 40 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, Maine (207) 799-3134 With its coastal views, picturesque lighthouses, and sought after quintessential New England charm, even in the cold winter months, Inn by the Sea strikes a perfect balance between modern luxury and rustic seaside charm. Most recently, we took advantage of a Rue Read Post >
Four Days In Paris {DAY 2, Palace of Versailles}
In order to optimize our time in Paris, we researched museums with evening hours. Musee D’Orsay is open late on Thursday. Perfect! We designed our day to visit Versailles in the morning and then go to the Musee D’Orsay…also leaving time for a Parisian lunch and a stroll through the park. The easiest way to Read Post >
Arc de Triomphe Paris, France
In 1806, Napoleon commissioned architect Jean-Francois-Therese Chalgrin to build the Arc de Triomphe on the most famous and elegant street in Paris, Champs Élysées. The Arc soars high above the street, with carved stone figures looking down on passers by. Beneath the Arc is a flowery memorial for the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” from Read Post >