Rotterdam, Netherlands actually started as a dam on the Rotte river, which makes its name one of the most literal on the map. It has the busiest port in Europe (second in the world behind Shanghai). It also has a lot of great museums, including the World Museum (above).

The World, aka Wereld Museum has a wonderful collection of art from all over the world. Also, a wine bar. Sail over for a visit.

This post is part of the Uptake Monday Museums, Monuments and Memorials Series.

Photo: FaceMePLS via Flickr

Having a ball!

In typical (if not stereotypical) fashion, Americans tend to think of theme parks as an experience entirely unique to us. Like rock and roll. However, that (obviously) isn’t the case.

For instance, take this ride from the Efteling theme park in Holland. It looks awesome, and there isn’t a giant wooden clog or tulip in the picture (perhaps they were cropped out). The point is that stereotypes aren’t the same as facts. That tidbit is on the house.

If your summer family vacation is torn between seeing the world and hitting the amusement parks, it doesn’t need to be. There is fun everywhere. Also, culture.

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A family that bikes together arrives together.

This photo was taken in Amsterdam and is called Family Cycle Train. It is awesome. Yes, you read that right: awesome.

I’m putting this bike on my Christmas list.

The ins and outs of red doors.

Number nine.  Number nine.  Beatles? Anyone?

These red doors in Amsterdam are quite lovely and have nothing to do with that other red district that you’re thinking about. Seriously, people.

This post is a Wordless Wednesday entry but I just couldn’t help myself.

Photo by Mike McHolm via Flickr