Destination: Netherlands
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The Dutch aren't bogged in their clichés, even though bikes, dykes, windmills and blazing flower fields are pretty much the norm outside the major cities. Do as the locals do - grab a bike and explore. It's a very big small country, and full of salutary surprises.
One of the chief pleasures of the place is its lively contrast between pragmatic liberalism and the buttoned-up just-so primness of a culture founded on Calvinist principles. In Dutch society, ostentation is anathema and fuss of any kind is regarded as undignified.
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Fri, 27 Jun 2008 | By devinashley | Views [55] | Comments [8]
I'd first of all like to say "hi," to all my nieces and nephews... Ive seen lots fo cool little shirts here and there but I have no space to pack such things as gifts. Im sitting in Kents incredible apartment right now in Zaandam, Netherlands.... Read more >
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 | By katiekimberling | Views [57] | Comments [4]
While sitting in the lobby of the Van Gogh Youth Hostel in Brussels, Belgium, Devin and I encountered a couple of guys from San Diego named Ray and Charles, not to be confused with Ray Charles. After spending the evening hanging out on the patio, we made plans ... Read more >
Tags: brussels, belgium, antwerp, amsterdam, netherlands
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [10]
Its summer time but it doesnt feel like it at all most days. it usually only gets into the 60's during the day and its really chilly at night. apparently the warmest time of the year is a 2-3 week stretch during april and may. the rest of the "... Read more >
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 | By mick2077 | Views [38]
My timing on this trip is impecable. Where ever I go there is always something on. Switzerland is hosting the EUFA football cup. Zurich had a big strip on the river set up with tents and markee's with beer and tv's everywhere. Always loads of people out.... Read more >
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 | By anniebird | Views [32]
I think this blog could consist entirely of reviews of the meals I eat. Not it terms of being interesting, of course. Just from the standpoint of generating enough content. I have a lot of opinions about food and a relatively large amount of my concentration ... Read more >
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 | By anniebird | Views [52]
Monday morning, Dad and I had breakfast and then did laundry, packed, had coffee at Starbucks (there were many locations in Germany and it was an lazy American guilty pleasure--much better than German coffee), and headed to the train station. Dad to ... Read more >
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By romsterrom | Views [52] | Comments [1]
Trier to Maastricht via Luxembourg June 12 This day way pretty much a blur of travel. It was raining...again (the Europe weather has really been stink). I got up early to catch the train to Luxembourg and then got on the wrong bloody train and had ... Read more >
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 | By jamnicky | Views [42]
Impressions from Singapore Happy, friendly people. Hot and humid. Extremely clean and tidy city - no rubbish, butts, dog poo, chewing gum. Not very crowded, unlike Hong Kong. Unbelievable food in the Food Courts and so cheap! We had a huge dinner ... Read more >
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 | By jarrodkrystal | Views [36]
We caught our 1pm bus to Amsterdam, and were pretty excited. The bus took about 5 hours, and our tour guide who was ment to tell us all about Amsterdam and what to do, fell asleep the whole way there. We arrived at our hotel (not Hostel this time!!!) ... Read more >
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 | By hester_c | Views [63] | Comments [4]
Ready to go to the train station, backpacks nice and light (10 kilos each), and due to Hester's lists it's impossible to have forgotten anything. Next stop: Bangkok! 3 days to aclimatise and see the city and surroundings, before Cambodia! Very excited!!! ... Read more >
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