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uncategorized posts These top Caribbean snorkeling destinations, I discovered after traveling to 20 Caribbean islands.  Snorkeling connects us to the essence of the marine biodiversity.  The well-known turquoise waters of the Caribbean brings thousands of travelers here for adventure.   For a decade, I worked and played as an Acupuncturist-at-Sea on cruise ships. This gave me opportunities to explore the infinity of these breathtaking islands and waters.   Read on to discover my top 8 snorkeling destinations in the Caribbean.

The Caribbean’s Biodiverse Marine Flora and Fau

uncategorized posts The Caribbean Sea became into being three to four million years ago.  This is when the Greater Caribbean became isolated from the Pacific Ocean, after the closing of the Isthmus of Panama. Since then, it developed their own unique reef life, with about 65 species of hard corals and some 500 to 700 species of fish.  My Caribbean snorkeling adventures gave me a colorful window into a surreal menagerie of marine life, such as, southern stingrays, green and hawksbill sea turtles, trumpetfish, wrasses, triggerfish, sergeant majors, snappers, grunts, groupers, eels, angelfish, sea urchins, sea horses, parrotfish, barracuda, sea anemones, nurse sharks and more.  This rainbow of marine wildlife coexists with coral species, for example, finger, brain, elk horn, staghorn, lettuce, pineapple, star, lace, rose and sea fans.    

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    Gouda, Netherlands Old Town Walking Tour and Cheese Farm

    by Trudy Wendelin, L.Ac August 30, 2025
    written by Trudy Wendelin, L.Ac

    The world-famous Gouda cheese is named after a city in the heart of the Dutch green lands.  Imagine this, the city is just as delectable as the cheese.   I am thrilled to share my Gouda Netherlands cheese tour highlights at the city and cheese farm.  So, read on and discover reasons why Gouda is the ultimate foodie and cultural tour.

    The city Gouda lies in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands.  It’s named after the Gouwe River that it surrounds.  The city became known for the Gouda cheese traded in its market square.  Furthermore, Gouda is famous for stroopwafels, grachten or canals, smoking pipes and its 15th century city hall.  Originally, it was a marshland in the 13th century. Later, a canal was built and its estuary became a harbor. 

    Gouda Netherlands
    Cheese Tour Highlights

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    In one day, I took a Gouda walking tour exploring the main highlights of this historic city.  The old town is compact and east to see afoot the popular historic landmarks in just one day.  Furthermore, I enjoyed a tour at the nearby Cheese Farm Hoogerwaard.  Here, visitors can taste test the famous gouda and learn about its production. 

    Market Square

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    The Market Square is the perfect place to begin a city tour.  During summertime on Thursday mornings, the famous Gouda Cheese Market tradition continues. Between the Stadhuis and De Waag, farmers and traders negotiate huge quantities of gouda.  Usually, the cheese is produced in large yellow-orange cheese wheels. 

    The iconic Old City Hall stands in the center of this massive square.  Across from it is the Waag (weigh house) and cheese museum.  Also, many restaurants, cafes and shops surround the square. 

    Gouda City Hall or Stadhuis

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    Built in 1450, the Gouda City Hall is one of the oldest Gothic secular buildings in the Netherlands.  Originally, it was moated and later transformed into a massive square.  The front façade displays dramatic pointed towers and arched windows.  Stone statues represent important Dutch people.  At night the building illuminates in various colors. Sometimes it even performs light shows. 

    Traditionally, after a court case the guilty walked down the left staircase to the scaffold.  The innocent ones used the right staircase.  On the side of the stadhuis is the carillon.  Its puppet play features Count Floris V leaving his castle in 1272 to grant a Gouda city charter.  The carillon plays every hour and half-hour. Furthermore, the interior is open Tuesday to Sunday.  Today, its main function is the setting for wedding ceremonies. 

    Waag (Weigh House)

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    The Waag and Storefronts
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    The Waag or Weigh House

    Built in 1667 across form the Old City Hall, the Waag was used for weighing cheese to levy taxes.  This historic building now stands as a museum to learn about Gouda and its famous cheese.  Also, they offer cheese tasting along with wine pairing options. 

    Grote or St. Jans Kerk 
    (Great or Saint John’s Church)

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    Saint John’s Church Stained Glass Windows

    Just a 5-minute walk from the Market Square stands the gothic Saint John’s Church.  It’s the longest church stretching 123 meters in the Netherlands.  Furthermore, it’s famous for the 72 stained-glass windows.  The church is dedicated to John the Baptist, the patron saint of Gouda.  It was built during the 15th and 16th centuries.

    The church’s stained-glass windows are the most significant collection in the Netherlands.  The windows consist of 2 layers with each frame containing a unique depiction.  Noteworthy windows include the Baptism of Jesus and Last Supper.   Admission tickets are available Monday – Saturday.  However, the only way to see the interior on Sundays is to attend a service. 

    Gouda Canals and Locks

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    Gouda Canals

    Narrow canals encircle Gouda’s Old Town.  These serene waterways offer an interesting perspective on Gouda’s connection to water.  The scenic canals are lined by trees and Dutch architecture with charming bridges.  Gouda offers many ways to enjoy the canals, such as, kayaking, boat tour or canal walks. 

    Just east of Gouda on the Hollandese lJssel (River) is the historic Waaiersluis (Waaier Locks).  Its fan lock was one of the first of its kind used in a waterway. 

    Museumhaven Gouda
    (Gouda Museum Harbour)

    The Gouda Museum Harbour is a small harbor with historic ships.  It offers berths for 20 preserved old Dutch ships from the early 1900s.  On the quay, boards provide information about each ship’s design and history.

    Berg’s Bakery for Stroopwafel

    Gouda is famous for the delicious stroopwafel.  Just a 5-minute walk from the Market Square is Berg’s Bakery.  Here they make hot off the waffle iron your very own warm and gooey stroopwafel.  These are so much tastier than the cold, wrapped ones you buy at a store. 

    The wafers of a stroopwafel are made from a stiff dough pressed in a hot waffle iron.  Between the 2 wafers oozes a filling made from brown sugar, syrup, butter and cinnamon.  As the syrup cools, the thin waffles stick together.  If you have a sweet tooth, you can’t miss out on the best stroopwafel of your life.  Berg’s Bakery offers indoor and outdoor seating. Even more, they offer Syrup Waffle Workshops.

    Hoogerwaard Cheese Farm

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    Hoogerwaard Cheese Farm

    My tour included a stop at the Hoogerwaard Cheese Farm. This 17th century cheese farm in the Krimpenerwaard lies near Gouda.  They produce traditional Gouda cheeses made from raw milk. 

    The tour includes taste-testing cheeses from just months old to 5 years old.  Most cheeses in stores are young cheeses because they cost require less storage.  However, the older cheeses have a bolder taste that is interesting to distinguish from the younger ones. 

    Our guide explained the cheese production and utilized equipment. Furthermore, we got to meet the farm animals and see a small cheese museum.  Of course, they have a shop with various gouda cheeses to purchase.  

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    Enjoy Gouda!

    Gouda and its cheese make for the ultimate foodie tour.  I loved every minute exploring the picturesque city with its canals and stunning architecture.  And the countryside to explore the cheese farm took me to the heart of the country.  If your travels bring you to Gouda, please share comments or tips below. 


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    Spectacular DeSoto Wildlife Refuge for Snow Geese Migration in Nebraska and Iowa

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The world-famous Gouda cheese is named after a cit The world-famous Gouda cheese is named after a city in the heart of the Dutch green lands. Imagine this, the city is just as delectable as the cheese. I am thrilled to share my Gouda Netherlands cheese tour highlights at the city and cheese farm. So, read on and discover reasons why Gouda is the ultimate foodie and cultural tour.

The city Gouda lies in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. It’s named after the Gouwe River that it surrounds. The city became known for the Gouda cheese traded in its market square. Furthermore, Gouda is famous for stroopwafels, grachten or canals, smoking pipes and its 15th century city hall. Originally, it was a marshland in the 13th century. Later, a canal was built and its estuary became a harbor. 

Pictures:
Gouda City Hall in Cheese Market Square
Waag (Weigh House)
St. John's Church - known for 72 stained glass windows

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On the Vracar plateau, the Church of Saint Sava is On the Vracar plateau, the Church of Saint Sava is the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans and second largest in the world. Saint Sava is the founder of the Serbian Orthodox church. The church’s construction lasted from 1935 to 1989. It became delayed by WW II and the Yugoslavian communism, that didn’t allow for building churches. 

Shaped like a Greek Cross, the facade consists of white marble and granite in a Neo-Byzantine style. Its dome is one of the largest in the world. The mosaics are spectacular, with the central mosaic in the dome depicting the Ascension of Jesus.

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Just 15 minutes from Mostar is the Blagaj Dervish Just 15 minutes from Mostar is the Blagaj Dervish Monastery. It sits at the source of the Buna River which flows out of a cave beneath a canyon wall. The beautiful tekke (lodge) displays Ottoman Sufi architecture from the 15th century. 

The white building reflects on the turquoise river. Inside you’ll find a small mosque, guest rooms and mausoleums. Dervishes of the Sufi orders stayed here for spiritual retreats over the centuries. Today, it is open for tourist of all faiths to learn about this sacred site and the Sufi tradition. 

We explored the riverside and view of Blagaj from across the river. Also, with our shoes off, we enjoyed an indoor tour of the monastery. 

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Mostar is a gorgeous gem of the Balkans. Its uniqu Mostar is a gorgeous gem of the Balkans. Its unique blend of cultural diversity, riveting history and natural beauty offers an inspiring escape. I traveled solo in Mostar for 2 days, exploring the Old Town along with day trips. Mostar's main attraction is the bridge jumping tradition.

The iconic Stari Most is the symbol of Mostar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in Balkan Islamic architecture in the 16th century, its height is 24 m (78 ft 9 in). The bridge connects the two sides of the city divided by the Neretva River. During the Balkan War, the bridge was destroyed. However, it became rebuilt in 2004 with the stones from the original bridge. The bridge is steep and slippery with crowds often on it. So, wear good shoes and be aware when taking in its incredible views of the city and river.

The main attraction in Mostar is watching the tradition of locals jumping off the Stari Most into the river. This began in 1664 as a rite-of-passage for 16-year-old boys. Today, young men from the Mostar Diving Club take the plunge. Leading up to the plunge, assistants gather donations from the crowds.

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After 3 days in Sarajevo, I wholeheartedly get why After 3 days in Sarajevo, I wholeheartedly get why National Geographic named it Top Destination for 2025. Here, east meets west with a fascinating blend of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences. However, wounds from the 90’s Bosnian War are still healing. Afterall, Sarajevo suffered the longest siege (almost 4 years) in modern warfare by the Bosnian Serbs. Thankfully, its citizens’ resilience prevailed otherwise.

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Abandoned Olympic Bobsleigh Track
Sarajevo '84 Winter Olympics
Tunnel of Hope during Sarajevo Siege
Sarajevo Rose Memorial (Where more than 3 people died in Siege)
Eternal Flame Monument - Honoring WW II victims
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Old Bazaar

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