Travel
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 4 of 9 · DENHAM · Shopping
The United States has Levi’s…Amsterdam has DENHAM…yes, I’m talking about jeans! Using durable denim fabric and sturdy copper rivets for added strength, Levi Strauss created the first pair of blue jeans in 1873. In 2008, approximately 150 years later, Jason Denham, (pronounced dehn·uhm · serendipitous), created his first pair of DENHAM jeans. Denham, an Englishman,…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 2 of 9 · Dutch for Travelers
Traveling to a new place is hard when you don’t know the language. The best thing to do before arriving to a foreign country is to learn a few words and phrases. Dutch is the national language in the Netherlands, Belgium, Suriname in South America and the Dutch Antilles. Dutch is not the easiest language to pronounce but speaking it…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 1 of 9 · Facts About Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city full of surprises, and many of these interesting facts about Amsterdam will surprise you! With both a rich history and a progressive attitude, Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination in Europe. In this post, there are 26 interesting facts about Amsterdam to further your understanding of this unique and amazing Dutch city. 26…
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Explore Amsterdam: 9 Part Series
Welcome to my 9 Part Series: “Explore Amsterdam“. First things first, this is not your normal run of the mill series. It will not cover the usual suspects such as: “best things to do” or “best foods to try” type of topics. Don’t get me wrong, these topics are equally important but not included in…
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Exploring the Stunning Croatian Coast on a Luxury Cruise
For years friends were whispering about their Croatian vacations. With each new recap I became more and more enthralled with Croatia. In their descriptions my friends used words such as: magnificent, unspoiled, historical, and turquoise waters. I researched different itineraries and settled on exploring Croatia via a small cruise ship. My crew of four used…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 3 of 9 · Flower Bikes
Brightly colored bikes decorated in flowers, clocks, butterflies, records, and other features are sprinkled throughout Amsterdam. Behind these beautiful bikes is a pretty cool story! The bikes are the work of Warren Gregory, an American gentleman, fondly known as the Flower Bike Man. Warren began decorating bikes for his wife in the early 2000s while…
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Luzianne Café · Casual All-Day Breakfast & Lunch · New Orleans
In the heart of the Warehouse District, Luzianne Café is a neighborhood diner serving casual all-day breakfast and lunch since late 2022. The café was opened as the personal project of company CEO William Reily. He is the fourth generation to run the grocery wholesale company since it opened in 1902. Reily envisioned the café…
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The Art of Provisioning for a BVI Boat Charter Adventure
For those planning a charter boat trip in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), I have compiled all the information you may need to provision your boat. This post covers the different types of provisioning, how to accurately provision, and where to purchase quality provisions. Specifics to the Road Town marina for shopping in person are…
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One Day in Split · Croatia
Split is the second-largest city in Croatia. It faces the sparkling Adriatic Sea with mountains for a backdrop. Always buzzing, Split has the perfect balance of tradition and modern life. You can relax and wander around the city at your own pace. The city offers some of the best ruins dating back to the Roman…
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Thai Blossom Restaurant in Winter Garden, FL
Thai Blossom is located at 99 W Plant Street in the downtown area of Winter Garden, Florida on the bottom level of the historic Edgewater Hotel. Thai Blossom is an award-winning restaurant and the owners have over 20 years of restaurant experience. The menu includes lots of appetizers including calamari, fried wontons, egg rolls, and…
