Who We Are
Castles and Canals consists of wives Dani and Tori. Originally from the US, they have called Amsterdam their home since 2018. Join them as they share their love for travel, exploration, cruising, and all things Disney.
Dani Holmes-Kirk
Dani is an avid runner and loves a good “run-cation”. As a lifelong fan, she is passionate about all things Disney parks and RunDisney. She blogs about running and fitness over on WeightOffMyShoulders. You can also find her on the socials as @irisheyes1982
Tori Holmes-Kirk
By trade, Tori works as a technical artist and indie game developer. In the winter you can also find her playing goal for an ice hockey team in Amsterdam. You can find here as @supertorio on the socials or at her personal blog.
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We spent New Year’s Eve at the famous Botel in Amsterdam, staying in one of its unique Letter lofts. With its bold red letters and prime location in the NDSM docks, this floating hotel is hard to miss. But what’s it really like to stay there? Join us as we take you through our experience, from checking in to watching the city’s spectacular fireworks from the deck. We also share some unexpected insights about the Botel’s current role in housing Ukrainian refugees. Was it worth it the price tag? Watch to find out!