Taking the road less traveled by.
“Ruminations” means thinking something over carefully. It’s also what cows do: chewing their cud. I’m the cow, chewing over my thoughts about what I see and experience before I sit down and write about them. Rachel’s Ruminations is a travel blog focused on independent travel with an emphasis on cultural and historical sites. I also occasionally write about my life in the Netherlands, as well as reviews of hotels, resorts, cruises, tours, etc. Thank you for visiting!
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How to handle money in Europe
Lots of tips to help you handle money in Europe: advice about cash, debit and credit cards, etc., plus a free checklist to help keep track.
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Mercedes-Benz factory tour in Bremen, Germany
If you plan to visit Bremen, Germany, and like cars, you might want to take the Mercedes-Benz factory tour. Read this review first!
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Best travel gifts: A unique gift guide for travelers
Looking for unique travel gifts for travelers in your life? Here’s a short-but-sweet list of great gifts for travel lovers: a year-round gift guide.
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Museum Wierdenland: A window into the ancient village mounds of the northern Netherlands
Those little hills in the center of villages in the Northern Netherlands are wierden, and the Museum Wierdenland in Ezinge is the place to learn how they came to be.
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Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht is an excellent collection of religious-themed art housed in a former Medieval convent.
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Museum Speelklok in Utrecht: Mechanical music from the past
A speelklok is a music machine. Read here about my visit to the charming little Museum Speelklok in Utrecht.
