Destination: Netherlands

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Mussels in Brussels

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 | By katiekimberling | Views [458] | 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

Summer time

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [111]

 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 >

Switzerland, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 | By mick2077 | Views [157]

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 >

Trier to Maastricht via Luxembourg June 12

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By romsterrom | Views [522] | 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 >

Amsterdam - The Netherlands 11/6 - 15/6

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 | By jarrodkrystal | Views [138]

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 >

Finally we're off!

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 | By hester_c | Views [135] | 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 >

amsterdam

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 | By jess_dan | Views [176] | Comments [4]

dear all, just letting you know that after 2 nights in amsterdam we are still alive...although a little scarred... first..its a very nice establishment we are staying in..even if you arnt smoking im pretty sure u could still get high in our hostel ... Read more >

Before we leave...

Fri, 23 May 2008 | By hester_c | Views [127] | Comments [1]

HESTER T-10 days and counting.... I still can't bloody believe that we are going. Which is suprising considering I have had most of our stuff bought and layed out on our "travel table" (don't ask - I am a loser) for the last few weeks.   ... Read more >

It has begun

Thu, 15 May 2008 | By arnt0028 | Views [122] | Comments [1]

I ordered my Eurail pass so this trip is happening! It's nice to have finally committed to an idea for this summer and I'm definitely looking forward to it. The current agenda is to leave the Netherlands for at least Barcelona, Zurich, Vienna, Budapest, ... Read more >

Kids - the bike adventure

Thu, 15 May 2008 | By arnt0028 | Views [118]

Today I somehow was having difficulty coming up with something to do in the early afternoon and decided to get out of the house. Going for a bike ride sounded nice and the weather was good so I put Matthias in the little chair on the back of my bike ... Read more >

Twenty-thousand Tulips

Wed, 14 May 2008 | By katieback | Views [272] | Comments [2]

So this weekend was fantastic! My friend Stephanie came into town on her own European adventure and stayed with me for a few days. Granted, it was a rocky start and a rockier ending, but the in-between times were great :) I met Stephanie at Amsterdam ... Read more >

amsterdam - coffee shops and window shopping

Sat, 10 May 2008 | By lize_youdie | Views [207]

we both had great expectations for Amsterdam and it must be said these were only exceeded. We arrived and after asking for directions discovered we were staying in the heart of the red light district - whopps. We found our way to our 18-bed room - our ... Read more >

"Women's problems"

Thu, 8 May 2008 | By true-claims-stories | Views [588]

"Women's problems" are rarely talked about, but they are wide in scope and often happen at inconvenient times — like when you are travelling. In my case, I was diagnosed with a "Bartholin cyst", which is, apparently, a lump filled ... Read more >

Tags: claim, world nomads, medical, netherlands, hospitals & health, true claim stories, cyst

Our car was broken into

Wed, 7 May 2008 | By true-claims-stories | Views [478]

We were travelling across Europe in a Peugeot 206, having a wonderful time, before thieves caused us some serious stress. After arriving in Amsterdam we struggled to find any suitable accommodation; everywhere we tried was booked out. It was lunch time, ... Read more >

Tags: claim, world nomads, luggage, passports, netherlands, car, true claim stories

To Whom It May Concern:

Wed, 7 May 2008 | By katieback | Views [347] | Comments [4]

So, this is my person-specific blog. The way it works is, you find your name, and read the message. I'm over-explaining so that there are no questions :) DR. ELROD: Please pass my sister, Kera, with a well-deserved "A". It would make ... Read more >

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A coffee shop. (Marijuana shop to those without mad street lingo)

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