Well, hello there old friends. It’s been awhile. You may have noticed that The Fly Away American took a lengthy sabbatical for a time, but she’s back and ready to travel. The last couple years have been life-changing to say…
Fly Away to Volendam – A Traditional Dutch Village
December 15, 2018
My Dutch Happy Place I lived in The Netherlands for almost three years, and spent a considerable amount of time in the country before permanently moving there. While I am not sure if permanently living in the land of cheese and…
Fly Away to Giethoorn: “Venice of The Netherlands”
December 15, 2018
I spent several years living right outside Amsterdam, so it goes without saying that it is a city close to my heart. Even though nothing makes me happier than sitting in front of ‘The Potato Eaters’ at the Van Gogh…
Moving to a new country for a job or relationship can be really intimidating. If you don’t know the local language or have family or friends that live near, the transition can be a bumpy road. When I first left America…
TRAVELS • FRANCE Comments:5 Comments I have driven through Calais, a port city in Northern France, somewhere around 20 times. We visit family back in The Netherlands several times a year and we tend to follow the same route. Calais doesn’t have…
