Author Archives: isherri

About isherri

I'm a family engagement expert who travels for work and for pleasure. In fact, I’m half hippy, half clown, latte sipping, brunch munching, MINI driving, rabid social media enthusiast.

Sleepy in Seattle

Posted on March 8, 2014 by isherri

While it’s always fun to visit the Best Coast, I have to admit, the jet lag is killing me! I arrived home from Amsterdam a couple of hours late and by the time I got through customs, dug my adorable … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged Bremerton, business trip, ferry, Seattle, viaduct, Washington state | Leave a comment

A Return to Winter

Posted on March 4, 2014 by isherri

The day we go home is always the saddest day of any vacation. That’s particularly true when you are leaving your favorite city and flying home to a winter storm! Jenni and I met for a quick breakfast in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged Amsterdam, customs, DC, Dulles, global entry, KLM, people mover, Spring break, winter storm, winter weather | Leave a comment

Amsterdam by Sea and by Land!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by isherri

There is so much to see in Amsterdam, and today I think we did! After a quick bite involving the Dutch treat sprinkles on toast, we took a canal cruise. The small, flat canal tour boat departed across … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged 2014, Amsterdam, bike tour, canal cruise, houseboats, mike's bikes, Spring break, vacation, van loon | Leave a comment

Saturday Night in Amsterdam

Posted on March 2, 2014 by isherri

The concierge at the Doubletree Hotel really knows how to show visitors a good time! We returned from a busy day of museum touring with a yearning for some really good Dutch food. Our concierge recommended Haesje Claes a short … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged 2014, Amsterdam, dinner, haesje claes, icebar, Spring break | Leave a comment

Art for Art’s Sake

Posted on March 1, 2014 by isherri

Today started off on a somber note with a visit to the Anne Frank House. The exhibit was extremely well done and walking through the secret annex was incredibly moving. If you ever get a chance to visit Amsterdam, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged Amsterdam, anne frank, crowns, diamond museum, iamsterdam sign, museum, NSFW, rijksmuseum, tulips, Van Gogh, wooden shoe | Leave a comment

The Friendliest People in the World

Posted on February 28, 2014 by isherri

As soon as we arrived in Amsterdam, Jenni, Pearl and I picked up our iAmsterdam City Cards and walked to the train station. Turns out it’s a lot easier to buy train tickets at the kiosks in Amsterdam than in Paris. … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged 2014, Amsterdam, bags and purses, Barbie, Double Tree, friendly people, history, museum, Netherlands, Spring break, tassenmuseum, train, tram | Leave a comment

Spring Break 2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by isherri

My trip to Amsterdam began with a short drive to Dulles and a brief stint in the Air France/KLM Lounge, and boy howdy do the Europeans know how to lounge! I enjoyed a couple of cocktails and some snacks and … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged 2014, air port lounge, Amsterdam, coach, France, KLM, screaming infant, Spring break | Leave a comment

How Do You Spend Three Days in Amsterdam?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by isherri

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged Amsterdam, and her mother, Besties, bff, Dutch food, Itinerary, Netherlands, vacation | Leave a comment

YOLO in NOLA

Posted on January 5, 2014 by isherri

Can you imagine a better way to start your day than with really good friends, a steaming cafe au lait, and a heaping mound of beignet at the world famous Cafe Du Monde? Neither can I! That was the first stop as … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged beignets, Big easy, cafe du Monde, Cemetery, Garden District, holiday, Mississippi River, New Orleans, Nicholas Cage, Saints, trolley, vacation, who dat | Leave a comment

French Quarter Follies

Posted on January 4, 2014 by isherri

Sharlene, Renee and I decided to spend the day exploring the French Quarter. We walked past Jackson Brewery… But we got stopped by several street performers. They pulled Renee into the show but quickly returned her for Sharlene. Renee … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged cocktails, drinking, French quarter, holiday, New Orleans, street performers, vacation | Leave a comment