Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam – Without doubt ‘The Best Art Museum’ I have ever been to!
I just loved the Rijkmuseum.. and I don’t normally like museums. Having visited Rembrandts House Museum whilst in Amsterdam, I was particularly intrigued to see Rembrandts most famous work “The Night Watch”. Whilst in his home an explanation was provided about the colours used in the famous painting. The explanation was fascinating! We were told…
Vlaamsch Broodhuys, Amsterdam – A Delightful lunch in this Rustic Bakery
To be honest having tried to find somewhere to have lunch in the Joodaan area of Amsterdam proved more difficult that…
Ann Franks House, Amsterdam – Never Again!
Going to Amsterdam and not hearing about Ann Frank is like going to Paris and missing the Eiffel Tower. We pre-booked,…
The Tulip Museum, Amsterdam – A beautiful flower that didn’t come from Amsterdam
If you’ve never heard of Tulips from Amsterdam then you likely have lived under a rock. Amsterdam is famous for Tulip…
Coronovirus (CoVid-19) – Should we be scared?
Absolutely not! You have to put these things into perspective in my view. If you get it, odds are that you…
Rembrandts House, Amsterdam – Well worth the visit!
I have to confess that I have never really been into art museums. It’s just not my thing and yet I…
Lovers Canal Cruise, Amsterdam – See ‘Venice of the North’ through this glass ceiling boat
Wondering around Amsterdam, either by foot, public transport or even bicycle allows you to enjoy this culture rich, bustling city. You…
INK Hotel Amsterdam – MGallery – A Boutique Hotel with its own Charm and Character
Our weekend break in Amsterdam led me to search for suitable accommodation and to find this little gem in the most…
Moeders Restaurant, Amsterdam – Most likely the most motherly restaurant ever!
We arrived in Amsterdam for a weekend break and on our first night decided to try this well reviewed and off…
EasyJet – if only the PA system worked!
So we passed through a very thorough and busy security and boarded a clearly packed flight to Amsterdam. Then the first…
The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa by Kasia – A delightful weekend retreat that lacked empathy
Just occasionally you need a break .. a rest to recharge, de-stress and spend time with the person you love. Choosing…
OMG! Guess who was having dinner right behind me
So we visited a really nice restaurant in Tel-Aviv, Israel recently called Mantaray. I couldn’t help but notice two serious plain…
Mantaray, Tel-Aviv, Israel – Amazing Food, Great Atmosphere and Location – But you’ll never guess who was behind me!
This is a belated blog post and a story about a trip I made in December 2019 to Israel. I’m told…
My Emotional Roller Coaster Week and The Future of the UK
Change happens. It’s just one part in the cycle of life. People come and go, some win, some lose and others…
Finally the one place my mum has not been to
My mum was born in 1929 to a mother and father of Russian decent. During the war she was evacuated out…
