Anyone who has ever lived in a touristy town or city knows that incoming tourism is very important for the economy. It is what keeps small business going – but my goodness, we tourists have done a horrible job of behaving ourselves. But then along came COVID. Travel stopped. Cities breathed. Waters cleared. Local residents… Continue reading Why tourists are not loved
Tag: Amsterdam
Just like riding a bike!
This sounds like the sort of thing you should do when in Amsterdam. After all the place is full of bike riders – full of bikes too. Everyone rides a bike in all sorts of outfits. Female execs on the way to work in stylish suits with high heels and an infant in the basket… Continue reading Just like riding a bike!
I really don’t want to leave
I begged and pleaded but in the end they were very firm. I had just spent an amazing week on Avalon River cruises and it was time to get off. I tried every excuse under the sun They wouldn’t accept any…. so I had to pack my bags and get off. What a great vacation. We flew… Continue reading I really don’t want to leave
It’s like riding a bike…
You never forget, right? I guess that is true for last week was the second time in probably forty years I have ridden a bike. Although I was a bit nervous at first, having an expert on hand to fit me to the right size bike was certainly handy. When I had used one of… Continue reading It’s like riding a bike…
Going Dutch
Sharing the bill – paying your part – going Dutch as it is known. My Dutch friends joke that they have earned their reputation of being … well let’s call it frugal. Taking a close up look at the Dutch and their history makes you think twice about calling them frugal. After all many Dutch… Continue reading Going Dutch
