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Curacao, One of my Favorite Islands in the Caribbean

December 25, 2017 by Dave25 Comments

Our introduction to Curaçao wasn't an awe inspiring inspirational place of stunning natural beauty (for instance a secluded white sand beach framed by a crescent shoreline and aquamarine waters). Rather it was in a rough part of Willemstad, the capital city. A friend and I found ourselves wandering around the dark streets late at night in search of food in a neighborhood near our hostel. We passed walls topped with razor sharp barbed wire - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Aquarium, Art, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Canals, Caribbean, Cruising, Cuba, Dancing, Drinking, Flea Market, Food and Wine, Hiking, Hitch Hiking, Massage, Mountain Climbing, Museum

All-in Tickets from KLM Airlines

December 9, 2017 by Dave10 Comments

I have flown my share of budget airlines (mostly in Europe as they are often reasonably priced and quick way around the continent) but you always get what you pay for: a basic seat, very limited carry-on luggage allowances and generally no food or drink. Often the flights are to secondary airports that aren't always central to your final destination. While these in continent flights are typically only a few hours at most, there are certainly also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Airline, America, Amsterdam, Art, Canals, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Istanbul, Museum

5 Pared-Down Packing Tips

August 25, 2017 by A Couple for the RoadLeave a Comment

Packing for a vacation, whether lengthy or short, can be tricky when it comes to space-saving and planning for any eventuality. Here are a few tips for keeping it simple, efficient and effective! Carry It On When flying to your vacation destination, this is the best way to minimize not only your luggage haul, but your time and costs in the airport as well. If you don’t want to roll your luggage around, a medium to large backpack is a great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Caribbean, Fashion, Portugal, Walking tour

Five Reasons to Visit Amsterdam with the I Amsterdam City Card

April 7, 2017 by Jaime Scilingo MazurLeave a Comment

I Amsterdam City Card

Last November, I took a leap of faith and booked my first solo trip abroad. I headed to the Netherlands.  Having never traveled alone before, I needed to be safe, smart, and strict about my spending.  I enjoy comfort and privacy, so costs add up quickly with both an international hotel and a flight. Through my research, there appeared to be five reasons why the I Amsterdam City Card was the best option.  It allowed me to be smart about my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Amsterdam, Beach, Bridges, Canals, Castle, Culture, Food and Wine, Museum, Restaurants, Train Travel, Walking tour

Wow Air Announces Chicago as its 10th North American Destination

March 28, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Iceland’s WOW air to begin service from O’Hare International Airport starting at $99 CHICAGO – WOW air, Iceland’s ultra-affordable transatlantic airline, will begin landing in the Windy City July 2017, with the inaugural flight from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on July 13, 2016. It’s true; Chicagoans will have access to low-fare travel to Iceland, and WOW air’s other European destinations, as of this summer. Tickets from O’Hare to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Amsterdam, Boston, Chicago, Europe, Frankfurt, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, London, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York City, North America, Paris, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, San Francisco

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines – Experience the Pop Up!

October 23, 2016 by Preethi Chandrasekhar2 Comments

I'm your typical eggs and bacon breakfast gal, maybe even a slice of toast and butter if I'm feeling adventurous! Recently I had a fantastic opportunity to visit the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Pop Up in Union Square, San Francisco at 9:00am in the morning and got to partake in the traditional Dutch Stroopwafels for breakfast! These are lovely chewy caramel cookies and are delicious with a morning coffee or heck just as a tasty snack anytime!  A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airline, Amsterdam, Art, Coffee, France, San Francisco

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Spent 3 Weeks in Europe

July 28, 2016 by Jessica Thiefels1 Comment

My husband and I took the European trip of our dreams last fall, starting with a week in Paris, one of my favorite spots, and making our way to Munich, Luxembourg, Amsterdam and Stockholm. We packed only one backpack each and set out excited, nervous and most-of-all, ready for whatever unexpected adventures would inevitably come up. Between our afternoon espressos and evening liters of wine, I learned many lessons that I’ll take with me for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Amsterdam, Beer, Chocolate, Europe, Fashion, Germany, Luxembourg, Paris, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Celebrating King’s Day (Koningsdag) in Amsterdam

May 19, 2016 by Jacki Ueng4 Comments

Holland celebrated their own King's birthday (Willem-Alexander) for the 3rd year in a row in April 2016. This fun event is known as "Koningsdag" or "King's Day" and is held on April 27, a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Two of the Netherland's largest brands, KLM and Heineken, joined forces to celebrate this special occasion in variety of ways including bringing a lavishly decorated bright orange boat to the canals of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, America, Amsterdam, Beijing, Bicycle, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Festival, Flea Market, Helicopter, History, London, Markets, Music, Photography, Restaurants, San Francisco

KLM’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Makes Inaugural Flight to San Francisco & Debuts in North America

May 5, 2016 by Dave1 Comment

NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 5, 2016 – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner made its inaugural flight on May 4, 2016 between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). KLM’s first Dreamliner out of the United States features lower fuel consumption, a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system, Wi-Fi for all passengers, and new World Business Class (WBC), Economy Comfort and Economy class cabins … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, Amsterdam, Art, Film, France, Internet, New York City, North America, Paris, San Francisco

How to Stay Sane During Long Airport Layovers

March 23, 2016 by Melissa FLeave a Comment

We’ve all been there, and we’ve all begrudged the long hours spent waiting for our next flight in an in-between airport. If you’ve got some long layovers in your near future, consider passing the time with these boredom-fighting tips. Use What You’ve Got If you know you’re going to have a ton of time on your hands, and you won’t be able to go anywhere but the airport terminal, make sure you’ve got what you need to keep yourself entertained … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Amsterdam, Bridges, iPhone, London, New York City, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Visa, Walking tour

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