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Mammoth Adventures: Hot Springs and Brunches

In this post, we return to Hilltop Hot Springs and visit Wild Willy's, both off Benton Crossing along U.S. 395. We also have a delicious brunch recommendation while in Mammoth.

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The Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is a world-famous national museum devoted to the art and culture of the Netherlands. Over 8000 objects are on display in the museum, with more than 2000 paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, with works from famed Dutch masters such as Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Jan Steen. On our full day in Amsterdam, we headed to the Rijksmuseum to get some culture and appreciate Dutch art and history.

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Clingendael Park

While not on too many top ten lists, Clingendael Park is a perfect place for a picnic or an evening stroll. With beautiful shade trees, walking paths, gardens, and a play space, it is a great place for a relaxed time in The Hague.

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London in Pictures

The Cranky Camper and Co take a sort-of self-guided walking tour of London before heading to continental Europe. On the itinerary are Westminster, St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, along with other points of interest.

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The British Museum revisited

On our summer 2025 trip to London, we once again visited the British Museum. Spanning nearly the breadth of human history, the museum houses over 2 million artifacts- including some that involve controversy. This post contains updated photos, along with a brief synopsis of the controversy associated with the Parthenon sculptures.