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TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Netherlands

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Royal Palace of Amsterdam was originally built to be the Town Hall. It is now used by Queen Beatrix for official functions during state visits and other official receptions.
Watching Theatre in Foreign Languages

Watching Theatre in Foreign Languages

Apart from travel, theatre is one of my passions. I've been involved with theatre since 2003, and I do my best to watch plays and musicals when I get the chance. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that I watched three shows during my two weeks in Europe.
Should You Get a City Card?

Should You Get a City Card?

A City Card is a tourist card (or ticket) that’s valid for up to three days and provides the bearer free entry to certain attractions and a host of other privileges. I picked up three-day cards in Amsterdam and Berlin. But were they worth it?
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Amsterdam Centraal Railway Station (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Amsterdam Centraal is Amsterdam’s central railway station. It was opened in 1889 and designed by Pierre Cuypers and A. L. van Gendt. You can see the grandness of the structure. To me, it evokes feelings of great adventure ahead.
Eurotrip 2011: After the Trip

Eurotrip 2011: After the Trip

It has been three weeks since I returned from my first ever trip to Europe. The high of that trip is long gone, but I still get mild doses of enjoyment whenever I reminisce about my two short weeks there.
Finally: EUROPE!

Finally: EUROPE!

In just a few hours, I will be boarding Lufthansa flight LH 791 from Singapore to Munich. And for two weeks, I’ll be living out one of my personal travel goals and dreams.