Orientating myself to Amsterdam. I pre-purchased all my Anne Frank museum entry tickets on-line through their excellent web site: http://www.annefrank.org/. Pre-purchase was great, as so many time slots were already booked!
There is a wealth of information on the web site, including a nifty phone app for treasure-map style discovery of places important to Anne and pre-war Jewish life. The app places Amsterdam's war time history into perspective with photos and information.
I'm readying all my photo equipment, maps, books and rain gear...weather will be much different than hot, steamy Houston!
...A few of my favorite things: bikes, books, Fund for Teachers bag.
