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Den Haag

In this first in a six-part series, the Cranky Camper family heads to the Netherlands and stays in The Hague. Famous for being a seat of international and Dutch politics, there is much to learn, explore, and appreciate in The Hague. We also share a few practical things we learned on our visit.

Brunch, Coffee, Dessert, Dinner, Europe and the United Kingdom, Food, Historic Sites, Opinion, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Wine, Wine and Drink, Writing

A Road Trip to France

The Cranky Camper takes a mini-road trip to the south of France. In this post, we explore the city of Perpignan located in the Pyrenees-Orientales region of France. Photos from the Palais des Rois de Majorque, along with views of the city itself showcase the historic beauty of the town. Bonus recipe for patatas bravas at the end of the post.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Opinion, Safety, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Burgled in Barcelona and Other Lessons Learned

With raw feeling and a touch of humor, the Cranky Camper shares her experiences with being robbed abroad, along with other lessons learned.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Historic Sites, History, Holidays, Opinion, Outdoors, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Catalonia, Spain

The first in a five-part series, the Cranky Camper introduces our adventures in the sunny Catalonia region of Spain and southern France during the Christmas holidays.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Opinion, Uncategorized, Writing

Praying for Prague

Trigger warning: Gun violence and vicarious trauma The Cranky Camper reflects on the tragedy at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. On the afternoon of December 21, 2023, a troubled student walked into the Philosophy Faculty and fired on students and staff as well as visitors to Jan Palach Square.