Utrecht Path Leg 1 SP13 Utrecht to Odijk January 2025 A Crisp Winter Hike on the Utrecht Path, SP13 Utrecht to Odijk On this crisp winter day, we started with the Utrecht Path, a 160-kilometer (100-mile) long regional trail (SP13). The first leg, SP13 Utrecht to Odijk, starts at Domplein, in the heart of downtown
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Then Became Now: 50 years of Het Simplisties Verbond Exploring Dutch Museums and Galleries With my friend, I went to the exhibition celebrating “Toen werd nu: 50 years of Het Simplisties Verbond” at the Media Museum Beeld & Geluid in Hilversum, a beautiful building with colored glass. As I’ve grown older, I’ve developed an even deeper
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Returning to Naperville, IL, after Several Years Illinois June – July 2024 A Long-Awaited Return to Our Old Hometown June 25, 2024 xx mi 4 hrs On our way from South Bend, IN, to Naperville, IL, we avoided the highway and took a detour since we had some time to spare. Along the way, we
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Returning to McDowell Grove Forest Preserve Illinois June & July 2024 McDowell Grove, A Hidden Oasis in Naperville 7.27 mi 8.11 mi 4.01 mi During our stay in Naperville, I enjoyed a couple of walks through McDowell Grove Forest Preserve, which was just a mile from our hotel. I had been here a few times
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From The Riverwalk to the Bean, Rediscovering Chicago After 10 Years Illinois July 2024 After ten years, we were back in Chicago, IL. The weather was perfect for a long stroll downtown. It was incredible to see how much the area has changed. We walked on the Riverwalk, which has undergone beautiful improvements since our
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Springbrook Prairie, Where I Found My Way Back to Health Illinois June 2024 The Loop on The Prairie That Helped Me Heal Within four years of moving from the Netherlands to Naperville, IL, I had abandoned my bicycle for the convenience of a car and swapped healthy cooking habits for the ease of ready-made oven
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A Welcoming Break in Bloomington, IN Indiana A Solo Stay While my husband was accomplishing some business in the Netherlands for a week, I stayed in Bloomington, IN. I took advantage of my lighter traveling schedule and caught up with my blog posts during his absence. My Daily Walks on Bloomington’s B-Line Trail 4.34 mi
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Continuing Driving along the Landmarks of Route 66 Illinois June 2024 Historic Landmarks along Illinois Route 66 June 27, 2024 0.46 mi 12:52 min 75 °F We drove back to McLean, Illinois, to continue our journey on Route 66. Today, we started at the historic Funks Grove in Shirley, where we visited the “pure maple
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Our Stay in South Bend, IN Indiana June 2024 Continuing Nostalgia on Our Way to South Bend, IN With South Bend, Indiana, as today’s final destination, we decided to continue experiencing the charm of Route 66 after leaving Springfield, Illinois. Along the way, we got caught up in the Mother Road’s quirky roadside attractions. And
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Our Tour of Notre Dame’s Beauty Indiana June 2024 Admiring Notre Dame’s Beauty and History The University of Notre Dame campus in Notre Dame, IN, is a beautiful, peaceful 1,250-acre site. The Golden Dome, covered with 23.75-karat gold leaf and situated on top of the Main Building, is the most recognizable landmark on campus.
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