Off the beaten path from a typical trip to The Netherlands is the lovely city of Leeuwarden! Having friends that live here, my husband and I have visited a few times. 1. Oldehove Tower This landmark in Leeuwarden is a must visit. It’s actually leans more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Make sure you climb to the top […]

November 5, 2020

5 Facts About Leeuwarden in The Netherlands

1. Carry small bills and coins for tipping, toll roads, purchases at markets and to use the toilet. Don’t call it a bathroom in Europe, as they’ll literally think you want to shower or take a bath (important tidbit I learned from my Dutch hubby)! 2. Look for McDonald’s! No, not for an American lunch! 😉 In most of Europe it’s “pay to pee”- […]

October 1, 2019

15 Best Tips While Traveling in Europe

Do you have a favorite themed hotel? Last July I stayed at the Im Schulhaus in Lorch, Germany for two nights. In 2013 this former school house was converted into a modern hotel with 44 rooms. I grew up attending grade school in the States – but from the moment we entered, I was carried […]

November 13, 2018

Back to School – My Overnight in a Former Schoolhouse

Join me in Germany to explore the Upper Rhine River Valley. You’ll experience local villages, historic castles, and cruise down the romantic Rhine! In my Travel by Kris video series I share my personal travel and destination tips with you – only recommending restaurants, activities, and accommodations that I’ve experienced firsthand. Until the next adventure […]

September 10, 2018

Travel by Kris Visits the Upper Rhine River Valley

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