Dessert, dinner, Europe and the United Kingdom, Food, Historical sites, history, Museums, School, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, wine, writing

A Day in Greenwich

On our summer trip to Europe, we made Greenwich our home base for London adventures. This borough in southeast London is of great importance to British maritime history, with the Greenwich meridian setting the standard for navigation and time zones across the globe.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Historical sites, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

Paris versus London: Shopping Edition

Happy birthday to me! In honor of this occasion, I present a comparison of some of our shopping trips in Paris and London. Featured prominently here are the JellyCat worldwide exclusives, along with a few shopping tips.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Historical sites, history, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, writing

Paris

On a short spring break trip to Paris, France, the Cranky Camper and Co visit some of the city's most famous and historic sights.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Historical sites, Museums, Opinion, outdoors, Style, traditions, Travel, Vacation, writing

Keukenhof

Hailed as the world’s 'most beautiful spring garden,' Keukenhof celebrates the short blooming season of bulbed spring flowers. From daffodils and hyacinths to the Netherlands’ famous tulips, Keukenhof explodes with vibrant colors and one-of-a-kind varieties of flowers throughout the month of April.

Europe and the United Kingdom, outdoors, Pets, Style, Travel, Uncategorized

The Forest, the Beach, The Hague

In the sixth and last post of our Netherlands adventure, the Cranky Camper family visits the forest and the beaches of The Hague, with Pippa the bunny going on her first beach outing.