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Tag Archives: Amsterdam
Only in the Netherlands
Utrecht is one of my favorite cities in the Netherlands. Fortunately it is over looked by the hordes of tourist who mob Amsterdam. Like most folks in the country, the residents of the beautiful city love bikes and books. Now … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Libraries
Tagged Amsterdam, Bicycle, Biking, Netherlands, Utrecht
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What’s That Smell: Europe’s Olfactory Heritage
It is commonly accepted that our sense of smell is linked directly to our emotions and our memories. The year-old project Odeuropa is applying state-of-the-art AI techniques to historical texts and image datasets that span four centuries of European history, … Continue reading
A Window on the World
The Portuguese photographer André Vicente Gonçalves has created a stunning project titled “Windows of the World.” The impressive collection of urban photos captures the idiosyncratic personality of each European city that he visits. You can see the entire project and … Continue reading
Amsterdam in the Alps
As I have mentioned numerous times, I am a big fan of Amsterdam. It’s the city outside of the United States that I have visited most often and genuinely love. So, I was shocked to discover an alternative version of … Continue reading
Amsterdam: On the Waterfront
I have been to Amsterdam more often than any other foreign city. It’s one place that I know I will never be bored. A great way to get around and to get a sense of the importance of the city’s … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Film, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged Amsterdam, ferries, Festivals, Netherlands
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The Bookcase of Tolerance
I’ve visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam many times over the years and I’ve always been moved both by her family’s story and the Museum’s goal of promoting tolerance. The organization recently release an AR-based project called The Bookcase … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Architecture, Europe, History, Museums, Tech, Tourism
Tagged Amsterdam, Anne Frank House, AR
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Poetic Visions
Dutch poet Monique Hendriks recently published her latest work in a completely unique way —as a Viewmaster reel. When you purchase her book you also receive a Viewmaster to read it. Hendriks is known for her impressive spoken word poetry … Continue reading
War of the Worlds
I have been intrigued by the H.G. Wells iconic science fiction novel War of the Worlds since I first read the book as a 10 year-old. The terrifying tale was first serialized in nine issues of Pearson’s Magazine (1897/98) with … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Writing
Tagged Amsterdam, book illustration, H.G. Wells, Netherlands, Science fiction
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Always Check Your Bookmarks
Researchers recently discovered an unassuming bookmark in a 19th century French novel that featured three sketches by Vincent Van Gogh. In 1883, the artist gave a friend the book and more than a century later, researchers discovered that the novel … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, History, Museums, Tourism
Tagged Amsterdam, France, Vincent Van Gogh
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Walk This Way
Most of us have not had the option to travel during the past year, so we have to make do with any virtual alternative that comes along. Until it’s safe again, you can almost satisfy those travel urges with City … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Film, Middle East, South America, Tourism, USA
Tagged Amsterdam, Athens, Madrid, Paris, Seville
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Travel Between The Pages 