Tag Archives: Amsterdam

Trial and error travel planning

Posted on July 1, 2018 by simpletravelourway

Traveling with others is always a bit of give-and-take. So it went when we flew to Amsterdam with our two pre-teen grandchildren.  We put aside our usual travel style for one that would accommodate them.  Not everything worked, but when it … Continue reading →

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The Humiliating Ride

Posted on June 27, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We planned to take our two oldest grandchildren to the Netherlands.  We envisioned them delighted to be in a truly beautiful country, enjoying the arts, the food, the biking. So, you wonder, what could go wrong? When we arrived in … Continue reading →

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New travel companions

Posted on June 22, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We’re picky about who joins us as we travel.  After all, we have things we want to see and our own routines.  We require enthusiasm and openness, ability to walk (and then walk a little more), and good company.  Twelve … Continue reading →

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An erratic turn north

Posted on September 27, 2014 by simpletravelourway

No question about it. We were avoiding northern Europe – but not because we don’t love it. Oh, we do, we do. We’d been traveling in southern Europe and Africa for the last three months. The expense of too many … Continue reading →

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