Today was yet another highlight, though I knew it would be with Aalsmeer and Keukenhof on the agenda. I have wanted to see the flower auction and it did not disappoint. Seeing the “action” as… continue reading »
Author Archives: Melinda Rowe
Giethoorn, Sloten, and Sneek
April 25, 2011
I have read about Giethoorn “the Venice of the North” for many years and seeing it in person was well worth the wait. I enjoyed the canal ride, which allowed us to see this picturesque… continue reading »
Easter Sunday in the Netherlands…Zutphen and Palace Het Loo
April 24, 2011
While missing my husband and family on Easter Sunday, I had an amazing opportunity to attend worship service at St. Walburgkerk in Zutphen with my fellow travelers. While the worship service was mostly in Dutch… continue reading »
Gouda and Kinderdijk
April 23, 2011
Our first stop of the tour was in Gouda and lasted an hour. I decided to visit St. Janskerk. The entrance fee is €3.50 and it was well worth the cost. The church, and especially… continue reading »
Amsterdam – Seeing the Sites
April 21, 2011
I decided to head to Amsterdam two days before the start of the Netherlands Waterways Cruise, as I’ve never been to Amsterdam and wanted time to see sites I knew I couldn’t fit into the… continue reading »
Tips and Hints for a fun-filled Tour
April 2, 2011
Research does come in handy. The Tips for Trips guide Witte Travel provided has quite a bit of great general knowledge. In addition to that, I also:
Purchased a guide book. If extending… continue reading »
Dutch-American Heritage Day recognizes Henry I. Witte
November 28, 2010
By Staff reports
The Holland Sentinel
Holland, MI — Dutch-American influence in West Michigan was recognized recently at the annual Dutch-American Heritage Day celebration Thursday at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville… continue reading »
DC Trip Quick Tips
October 29, 2009
Getting around – whether you fly or drive, if you want to visit more than just the “Mall,” stay at a hotel that has a metro in the near vicinity. That will make getting around… continue reading »
Washington DC…not just for politicians or history buffs
October 26, 2009
On this my fifth, yes folks fifth, trip to DC did I see all I wanted to? Heck no, but that just means I will be planning another vacation to that area in the not… continue reading »
Philadelphia…my favorite sites
October 25, 2009
Philly is truly an amazing city to visit. From the people to the sites, this city was a highlight of our vacation. We only had one “official” day here, but what we saw left us… continue reading »
