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Sacramento, California

In this first of two posts set in Sacramento, we take a walking tour through the city. Highlights include the Capitol building and the historic Tower Bridge. There is much to see in California's state capital.

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Gouda

In this short post, we visit the municipality of Gouda, famous for being the center for cheese trade during the Middle Ages. Today, visitors can check out the traditional cheese market, as well as sample many cheeses in the various cheese shops around the city square.

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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.

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Amsterdam

In the fifth post of the Netherlands series, the Cranky Camper family visits Amsterdam, the bustling, historic capital of the Netherlands. Highlights include the Van Gogh Museum, shopping, and Amsterdam's many canals. Included in this post is a bonus summary of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert at Johann Cruijff Arena.

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Delft

After a late night in Amsterdam, the Cranky Campers spend a low-key day in the historic canal city of Delft. While the summer weather thwarted some of our plans, we still had a wonderful time exploring, eating, and shopping in Delft.