formally the belle abroad but now kids
Amsterdam is one of my favorite European cities. The canals are simply breathtaking. The atmosphere is laidback. And the quirky little eccentricities make the city all the more charming. 1. Walk the canals. Then take a canal cruise. 2. Anne Frank House. This was a truly unreal experience… climbing into the attic where the Frank […]
i’ve been longing for some crystal clear, salty ocean water and gritty sand in my toes… here is a photo recap of our 2011 trip to the big island in hawaii. {we stayed at the amazing hilton waikoloa village} | a short drive from waikoloa village, is the city of kona, where you can visit the […]
1. Edinburgh Castle: incredible panoramic views of the city as this castle was built high on a hill for protection. Every day (except Sunday) at 1pm they even set off the cannon! During the month of August, the Military Tattoo is held which gains worldwide attraction with music, entertainment and food. The Castle is typically £16 per […]
the perfect carry on by thebelleabroad Here is a peak at what’s inside my perfect carry-on bag: You can’t forget the essentials…passport/ID, cash, credit cards, and maps/directions for arrival. Keep these in an easy access, handy spot–but out of sight for pickpockets! I don’t always bring a pillow, just on long flights, because it takes […]
It’s funny living here in London amongst some very well traveled individuals with Europe literally at the backdoor waiting to be explored…you see they’ve already seen it, or most of it, so they dream of sunny Caribbean holidays or southeast Asian adventures or wild South African explorations. But this, this location, this easy access, it’s truly an American […]