Tag Archives: Spring break

1 Day in Istanbul Part 2

Posted on February 17, 2015 by isherri

After our visit to the Basilica Cistern, Hakan took us to a pottery factory so we could learn a bit more about how they make the amazing Turkish tiles. We’d seen them throughout the day and they were absolutely amazing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

1 Day in Instanbul Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2015 by isherri

Before I flew to Istanbul, I purchased a tour on Viator. It seemed as though my Hilton was not terribly close to the old part of town and I didn’t want to have to worry about how to find my way … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Not a Lot of Sleep, But a Lot of Fun!

Posted on February 15, 2015 by isherri

The first half of my whirlwind spring break adventure was a nine-hour layover in Amsterdam. To get there, I was booked on KLM. Thanks to my obsessive need to make Diamond status on Delta last year, I was able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

I’ve Got Spring Break Fever and A Weekend in Europe is the Cure

Posted on February 14, 2015 by isherri

Spring break got off to a great start when the email announcing our office would close early arrived. I still had to work… But not as long as I’d thought. As soon as I finished, I hopped in My Precious and raced over … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spring Break 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by isherri
Posted in Getting Around, Life Story | Tagged , , , , , , | 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 , , , , , , , , , | 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 , , , , , , , , | 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 , , , , , | 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 , , , , , , , , , , , , | 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 , , , , , , , | Leave a comment