Served by a fast, direct train route from Amsterdam, Haarlem in the Netherlands acts as a suburb to its bigger city while still retaining its own character. Hollandish canels run through the town, Danish architecture prevails, and an awesome cathedral creates an anchor for the central square. Suburban life in Haarlem is slower-paced, but there […]
In continuation of our tour of notable museums in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, one museum one should not overlook is the Rijks. Although the Rijks Museum holds a noteworthy collection of Asian sculpture, the main focus here is the Dutch/Flemish culture. Paintings, tapestries, industrial arts (e.g., clothing, ceramics and metalwork,) and what I call domestic arts […]
The Vincent van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, provides a retrospective collection of his art and influences in a well-thought out, modern design. There are the major works of Van Gogh on hand, like “Sunflowers,” self-portraits, and his later paintings of intense color and vibrancy. Artworks by his influences are on display as well: […]
Naturally, the Rhine River courses through numerous European countries – Switzerland, France, Germany, the Netherlands. Each country has its own culture and language, but all are tied together by the river. For example, in this video we examine the city of Strasbourg on the west bank of the upper Rhine. Located in northeastern France, it […]
There is life of all kinds on the Rhine River from Switzerland to Amsterdam. There is wildlife. There is the economic life it provides. There are the lives of people living in villages on its shores. Also, there is life on the riverboats. Tugs, cargo boats and riverboats ply these waters daily. Not only today, […]
There is a section on the Rhine River, called the romantic Rhine, where castles populate both sides of the river. History was made and stories were told comparable to Camelot and the Tales of the Round Table. Because these castles, both Medieval and newer, are all in excellent condition, your intense imagination can take a […]
A Christmas Market in a European town is a family-friendly occasion and a touch of old Christmas magic.
Always, the Rhine River has been a liquid lifeline for public and commercial transportation in Europe. Towns, cities, and whole countries, (e.g. France, Germany, the Netherlands) have grown upon its shores into societies and economies of grand scale. It’s also a heck of a lot of fun to sail a boat or ship upon, as […]
Typical of the streets one finds in the United Kingdom, today’s video displays a sampling of buildings, old and new, and monumental streetscapes. Some you may have seen, others are there for you to discover on your next trip.
Museums have unique, different looks. The definition of a museum is “a building(s) in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.” A museum can be one built specifically for the purpose or an older building repurposed for such objects. However, as seen in the video below, they may be […]