Hit the Frog and Toad

18/06/2023

Half-timbered houses are iconic sights in Germany. We visit Monschau, one of the prettiest ones. Click the image below to see more...

The medieval German town of Monschau is a charming and romantic example of the centuries-old way of building homes in Germany.

17/06/2023

We visit this amazing urban development in Rottedam. We even went inside one. Make sure you click the image to see the pictures and read more.

We visit Rotterdam's famous Cube Houses, a spectacular architectural design that sparks the imagination. Yes, you can go inside one.

10/06/2023

Have you ever wondered about those cobblestone streets in Europe?

Europe has many cobblestone streets and this is how they do it, manually, laying down every single paver by hand.

05/06/2023

We have a busy time in Bruges, Belgium.

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30/05/2023

All about the waterways in the Netherlands

Of all the things that The Netherlands is famous for, canals and windmills are perhaps the most known (tulips too, but that is not part of this blog post 😂). Most people take those two somewhat for granted, but there is a connection between the canals and waterways and windmills […]

27/05/2023

We go to Delft in the Netherlands

A visit to "de Porceleyne Fles", the Royal Delft Blue Porcelain museum in the town of Delft makes for a fascinating and educational outing.

26/05/2023

We ride the Hogwarts Express!

We ride the Jacobite Steam Train – a.k.a The Hogwarts Express, a return trip from Fort William to Malaig on the Weat Coast of Scotland.

19/05/2023

The Road to Applecross – Kinda scary but fun

We drive the Road to Applecross, a steep and challenging road to a remote town on the western shores of Scotland

18/05/2023

We visit a Scottish Whiskey Distillery!

We visit the Glenturret Distillery, the oldest whiskey distillery in Sctotland and winner of multiple awards

15/05/2023

We take a day trip to the Isle of Skye, a large island in the North West of Scotland

The Isle of Skye has has been occupied in prehistoric times and was originally settled by the Gaelic-speaking Scots from Ireland during the first centuries BC. Norsemen ruled the island from the 9th to the 12th century. More “recent” history sees the island as the traditional homes of the Macleo...

13/05/2023

We learn of a new Scottish connection....

A Tale of two Scottish Clans My mother was Scottish and could trace her ancestry back to the Campbells of Breadalbane. If I recall correctly it was her grandmother’s grandmother who was the daughter of the Earl of Campbell (so 5 or 6 generations back). I, of course, grew up […]

07/05/2023

We make a visit to this awesome castle...

Eilean Donan Castle The Eileen Dolan Castle is arguably the most iconic castle of Scotland and certainly the most photographed. It sits on a tiny island in Loch Duich, which opens out to sea and is therefore tidal. You can see from some of these pictures that, when the tide […]

05/05/2023

Ever wonder what driving on the left, in Scotland feels like? Click below...

When I was a kid growing up in the Netherlands, we frequently went on vacation to Scotland. My mom was Scottish and she had family that lived in Aberdeen, hence the frequent visits. One thing I remember so well are the narrow, single-lane, roads with turns-outs to allow oncoming cars […]

04/05/2023

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Our trip has now really begun. Our first AirBnB in Scotland..

Ardeonaig AirBnB Our very first AirBnB in the Scottish highlands was located along the shores of Loch Tay, about 70 miles North of Edinburgh. We are meeting my sister and her family there, so this location was picked for its ability to accommodate unto 8 people. Access was a 7 […]

03/05/2023

Our first outing after arriving in Scotland. Amazing sculptures of two horse heads. Read the blog to find out more...

The Kelpies, mythical Beast in Scottish folklore, erected as a monument to Scotland's industrial growth.

02/05/2023

We have arrived at our next AirBnB which has WiFi.
I managed to write several posts off-line and will be releasing them in chronological order.
Here is the first one, our arrival in Scotland...

Scotland trip, Edinburgh

27/01/2023

Having fun catching up on these blog posts (and reliving the memories of visiting these awesome locations).

We visit the badlands of Makoshika State Park in Montana. A hauntingly beautiful park we had never heard of.

24/01/2023

The Shafer Trail turned out to be a "trip of a lifetime"! We did this trail back in 2016 and remember it as if it was yesterday.

We explore the Shafer Trail in Utah with a 4-wheel drive. Spectacular canyons, carved by the Green and Colorado rivers, make this a trip of a lifetime.

20/01/2023

Still catching up on posting .. from a trip last year..

The road to Hana. A windy road that leads to the isolated town of Hana, on the East side of Maui, is an adventure all into itself.

18/01/2023

Catching up on some long overdue posting. This was from a visit back in 2016 😜

Visiting the great salt lake and exploring Salt Lake City and the Mormon Temple

14/01/2023

Hi everyone - Albert and Linda here.
We have decided to resurrect our blog postings and this page.

We have sold our motorhome and purchased a Travel Trailer, which allows to stay at places not possible with the Motorhome.

We also have plans to go to Europe later this year (2023).

We hope you will join us on our adventures!
Let the fun begin!