Rooted in the Dutch Golden Age, Hoorn made her name by welcoming ships laden with treasure into her harbor.Today, we found Hoorn just as welcoming; where else can you learn to eat herring like a Dutchman – from the former town mayor?
Or be welcomed into a home near a cannonball-deflecting defense tower?
And Veronica nearly lost her hand at the infamous Roode Steen… CONTINUE READING >>
Rooted in the Dutch Golden Age, Hoorn made her name by welcoming ships laden with treasure into her harbor.
Today, we found Hoorn just as welcoming; where else can you learn to eat herring like a Dutchman – from the former town mayor?
Or be welcomed into a home near a cannonball-deflecting defense tower?
And Veronica nearly lost her hand at the infamous Roode Steen… CONTINUE READING >>
Most of us know the name Nuremberg, because of the trials held after World War II.
We explored the dark and Nazi side of Nuremberg but, thankfully, discovered ourselves charmed by her light side first.
To understand why the city was so significant in recent history, we had to travel back centuries earlier to learn about Nuremberg’s place as one of the Holy Roman Empire’s most important cities… CONTINUE READING >>
Most of us know the name Nuremberg, because of the trials held after World War II.
We explored the dark and Nazi side of Nuremberg but, thankfully, discovered ourselves charmed by her light side first.
To understand why the city was so significant in recent history, we had to travel back centuries earlier to learn about Nuremberg’s place as one of the Holy Roman Empire’s most important cities… CONTINUE READING >>
Kuidaore, a Japanese word meaning “to ruin yourself with extravagant food,” has become synonymous with the city of Osaka.
How could we possibly not love this place?
We jumped right in… CONTINUE READING >>
Kuidaore, a Japanese word meaning “to ruin yourself with extravagant food,” has become synonymous with the city of Osaka.
How could we possibly not love this place?
We jumped right in… CONTINUE READING >>
How did we land ourselves in the pokey in one of Germany’s most charming towns? You’re going to have to read on to find out… CONTINUE READING >>
How did we land ourselves in the pokey in one of Germany’s most charming towns? You’re going to have to read on to find out… CONTINUE READING >>
We looked up the many definitions of “twerp” – including some seriously weird ones – trying to find how this fabulous city got its name.
Turns out the weirdest definition by far is the answer!
Join us in the land of severed hands, giants, odd stone lions, and incredible beer… CONTINUE READING >>
We looked up the many definitions of “twerp” – including some seriously weird ones – trying to find how this fabulous city got its name.
Turns out the weirdest definition by far is the answer!
Join us in the land of severed hands, giants, odd stone lions, and incredible beer… CONTINUE READING >>
Have you ever wondered where Route 66 ends?Rather than dumping travelers into the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica offered a better solution – a pleasure pier.
Chase us around a place full of Americana kitsch at its finest, California style… CONTINUE READING >>
Have you ever wondered where Route 66 ends?
Rather than dumping travelers into the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica offered a better solution – a pleasure pier.
Chase us around a place full of Americana kitsch at its finest, California style… CONTINUE READING >>
We don’t know art, but we know what we like.. and we like it weird!Traipse along with your GypsyNesters as we scour the Louvre for the strangest masterpieces we could find…. CONTINUE READING >>
We don’t know art, but we know what we like.. and we like it weird!
Traipse along with your GypsyNesters as we scour the Louvre for the strangest masterpieces we could find…. CONTINUE READING >>
