Category Archives: Europe

JAPANESE AESTHETICS AND OPULENCE AT HOTEL OKURA AMSTERDAM

Have you ever been to a hotel that you could visit time and time again? One that’s almost better than the destination itself to spend time at? That’s how I feel with any property under the brand Okura Hotels and Resorts. The first time I ever experienced an Okura Hotel was my first few nights upon moving […]

FOTO FRIDAY: PFALZGRAFENSTEIN CASTLE ON THE RHINE

Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of the Pfalzgrafenstein Castle on the Rhine. Sailing down the Rhine was almost magical. Floating by castle after castle amidst all the green vineyards, I had never seen anything like it. Of course some of the castles were far more impressive […]

FOTO FRIDAY: THE CANALS OF AMSTERDAM

Every Friday I’ll be sharing a photo from someplace in my travels. This week’s photo is of the canals of Amsterdam. One of the signature features of Amsterdam is the maze of canals branching out throughout the city. While strolling along the water and passing over ornate bridges was enjoyable, I didn’t find them that picturesque. […]