Amsterdam, Netherland

Amsterdam and its exciting and turbulent history

A couple years back we decided to drive to Amsterdam. I booked a hotel three days ahead online and got a good deal for three nights. This was our first time to this vibrant city, and it turned out to be a wonderful short trip, We immediately noticed the beautiful river “Amstel”, which runs through the city, therefore Amsterdam is often compared to Venice I … Continue reading Amsterdam and its exciting and turbulent history

Maastricht, Holland, Netherland

An intriguing city, Maastricht in Holland

Since we were staying South of Bonn, we decided to do a 1 hour drive north/west to Aachen, then neighboring Maastricht, only 20 min away. Once we arrived we parked at a an underground mall in town. I met some interesting people at the Marktplatz. Of course, if you knew me, I started to have a conversation with everybody who had an ear. Most Dutch … Continue reading An intriguing city, Maastricht in Holland