Dresden Christmas Markets: A Magical Fairytale

Visiting the Dresden Christmas markets had been a long time dream of mine. I imagined strolling along cobbled streets, taking in the overwhelming scent of mulled wine and chestnuts roasting on hot coals. Admiring the twinkling lights amidst the century-old architecture and towering churches. And what I imagined is exactly the Christmas fairytale I found. Dresden […]

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Gdansk Christmas Market: A Dutch-Inspired Winter Wonderland

The carousel at the Gdansk Christmas market

Imagine wandering through a Christmas market where Dutch-inspired architecture meets Polish holiday traditions. That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Gdansk Christmas market.  A Touch of Amsterdam in Poland Gdansk is a charming port town on Poland’s northern coast. I was surprised to see the striking resemblance to the Netherlands. Turns out, in the 16th […]

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Amsterdam Staatsliedenbuurt | A Local Guide of Westerpark’s Best

Two pastries and a book at Knock Knock bakery, Amsterdam Staatsliedenbuurt

Looking for tips for Amsterdam’s Staatsliedenbuurt neighborhood from a local? Staatsliedenbuurt is the neighborhood (buurt in Dutch) that I’ve called home for the last three years. This is a great neighborhood in Westerpark. Westerpark is one of the best places in Amsterdam to visit. Why? There’s no tourists here. And we’ve got plenty of great restaurants, […]

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