Category Archives: Holland

Rotterdam: A Perfect Day

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Kiki

My favorite things about traveling are art and food. On this particular day I stuffed myself with both. The Mariners Museum was right behind the hotel, so I stopped in. It turned out it wasn’t the right museum. It was … Continue reading →

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Rotterdam: Foodhallen

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Kiki

There was a much more extensive Foodhall in Rotterdam than in Amsterdam. Besides the prepared food, there were counters of spices and cheeses and sit-down restaurants. It was right next to the train station and just across the street from … Continue reading →

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Off to Rotterdam, Dammit!

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

The train station in Haarlem was beautiful, with mosaics that looked almost socialist. There was some confusion in the Haarlem ticket office about how my Eurail pass worked. I had to run back and forth between the office and the … Continue reading →

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I amsterdam: Touristing in the City

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

On Sunday I wasn’t planning on doing too much, but the sun was out for the first time since I arrived and I couldn’t waste it. We take our sunshine for granted in Southern California. I decided to take a … Continue reading →

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I amsterdam: Just Hangin’ in Haarlem

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

I wanted to stay local and do some laundry on Saturday, so I found a laundromat and stuffed my clothes in the reusable grocery bag I had bought at the market. If you ever do want to “blend in” with … Continue reading →

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I amsterdam: A Day at the Museums

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

Friday was a cloudy day, and after another breakfast of eggs benedict I headed to the museums. I took the city bus, and the driver yelled at me for not understanding that you need a special card to wave in … Continue reading →

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I amsterdam: Arrival in Haarlem

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

I checked into my hotel in Harlaam, Carlton Square Hotel, late Wednesday night. The hotel is nicer and more boutiquey than I could tell from the website. The bed is so soft and cozy and the bathtub is huge. The hotel is … Continue reading →

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Freak Valley Fest in Germany: Another European Adventure Begins

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

After visiting Italy last year, I figured it would be years before I had another opportunity to travel. It’s really expensive. But then Bob’s band got scheduled to play a festival in the western part of Germany and built a … Continue reading →

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