History Hound Travels

From poppies and prostitutes to heroines like Anne Frank, Amsterdam is a city with amazements around every corner. The canal system where lovers still whisper sweet nothings is surrounded by streets where artists painted everything. Amsterdam is an incredibly hot tourist spot for travelers of all ages, and with so much to see and do, that’s no surprise. The De Wallen is a can’t miss area of town, though I recommend that more staid travelers go there in the morning. And the Van Gogh Museum which houses the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings and drawings in the world must go on your list as well.

Photo by Diliff, used under Creative Commons Attribution License.

Eurobookings makes it very easy to find hotels in Amsterdam. The site is free to use, with no reservation fee, no cancellation fee, and no advance payments. You pay at the hotel wither when you get there or when you check out! You give your credit card only to guarantee your booking. They have listings ranging from hostels to 5 star hotels, so you are sure to find accommodations to suit you and your budget.

let’s speak historically for just a few minutes today. The Civil War Home Page is dedicated to the participants, both North and South, in the great American Civil War 1861 - 1865. The site has maps, pictures, written accounts and more. It’s a great place to find put more about the many facets of the great war, which some of us still call the War of Northern Aggression.

I do have a caution, though. Don’t ever assume that the Civil War was fought over slavery. Slavery did play a part, but it was just that: a part. There were many other factors as well, including Lincoln’s desire to re-unite the divided Union. Hmm………..no, not today. Today, you can go read over there.