A History of the World’s Most Liberal City – Russell Shorto
This is my favorite read about Amsterdam. Mr. Shorto writes narrative history, so picks out lives of people and uses them to illustrate and enrich the historical tale. I cannot recommend reading this book enough, preferably before you visit. It will enhance your stay here and probably get you coming back for more. I cheekily…
April 24, 2018
The Epic Story of the Dutch Tulip
Some Reading For The Flight, The Dutch Tulip… I wrote the following article for people who’re coming to Holland to see the tulips. The idea being that you have a long flight and some hours to kill, and I thought I might keep you occupied with a relatively long read about the history of tulips in Holland. Click this link for more info about our Tulips Tour: Keukenhof Gardens that runs in 2020
December 30, 2016