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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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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A complete SAIL Amsterdam 2025 guide
Sail Amsterdam is a massive gathering of ships, from tall ships to rowboats, in the port of Amsterdam every 5 years. Read this complete guide to SAIL Amsterdam 2025!
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Boat Bike Tours: What to pack and what to expect
After taking five Boat Bike Tours, I think I can provide some useful information about what to pack and what you can expect.
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Cruising the Turkish coast with Sailnstay: A review
Sailnstay offers gulet cruises along the Turkish coast. Read this detailed Sailnstay review before you decide!
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The Jewish Quarter, Rhodes, Greece
A review of a Guide Me in Greece walking tour of the Jewish Quarter, Rhodes, and the fascinating history of the Jews of Rhodes.
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In the path of the Knights Hospitaller in Rhodes
The Knights Hospitallers left their mark on the island of Rhodes to fulfil their double mission: to care for the sick and defend pilgrims and crusaders. Here’s a list of the Hospitaller-related sights on Rhodes.
