An Emotional Visit to Anne Frank House

Mary Gilbert Europe, History, Homes and Gardens April 30, 2015Amsterdam, Anne Frank, Anne Frank House, Anne Frank Huis, Holland, Miep Gies, Netherlands, Otto Frank, Prinsengracht, The Diary of Anne Frank 4 Comments

An Emotional Visit to Anne Frank House

I suppose many people read a book during their formative years that struck such a profound chord it continues to resonate with them long into adulthood. For me that book was “The Diary of Anne Frank.” I read it whenRead more

April in Amsterdam

Mary Gilbert Europe, Tours and Sightseeing April 24, 2015airbnb, Amsterdam, Amsterdam canals, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Amsterdam Royal Palace, Anne Frank, Anne Frank House, April in Paris, Begijnhof, Brouwersgracht canal, Canals, Concertgebouw, Dam Square, Holland, Holland Personal Tour Guide, Houseboats, Museumplein, New York Philharmonic, Noordermarkt, Red Light district, Rembrandt, Rijksmuseum, Singel canal, Stedelijk Museum, Stroopwafel, The Nines, UNESCO World Heritage site, Van Gogh Museum, Vondelpark 4 Comments

April in Amsterdam

April in Amsterdam might not have the same ring for a song title as April in Paris, but April in Amsterdam has its own special charms. The weather during our visit to the capital and largest city in the Netherlands has beenRead more