A Pasadena New Year's Day tradition: The Cranky Camper coverage of the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade.
Tag: culture
Mauritshuis and Miffy
On our first full day in The Hague, we visited Mauritshuis, which houses the Royal Cabinet of Paintings. On display are over 800 works from the Dutch Golden Age of the seventeenth century. We also find a relic that sparks many happy memories from primary school days: Miffy, who is also known as Nijntje.
Paella Party in Historic Barcelona
The Cranky Campers explore the historic city of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of northern Spain- and learn how to make paella and sangria. Included at the end of this article is a recipe for vegetarian paella.
Chicago!
With it's electric energy, close proximity to the scenic Lake Michigan, and plenty of green spaces, there is no shortage of amusements when staying in the Windy City. The first in a three part series on our visit to the Windy City, this post details our travel as well as our walking adventures various parks, Chicago's famed river architectural tours, and cultural highlights.
