Destination: Netherlands

Mothers' Day #2

Mon, 10 May 2010 | By demilo | Views [468] | Comments [1]

Mothers’ Day … again. This time for Mothers’ Day I am in Leerdam – a smallish town in Holland famous for its glass production. My ‘cycling through the tulips’ trip was cancelled because of bad weather (something I’m becoming frustratingly used ... Read more >

Amsterdam #2

Sun, 9 May 2010 | By demilo | Views [443]

After spending a week in Dordrecht I thought it was right and proper to return to Amsterdam if only for a few days. First things first; find and check-in to my hostel. As usual my ‘mixed’ dorm was mostly male so after a quick chat with my Finnish ... Read more >

Photos: Spring in Holland

Fri, 7 May 2010 | By ligia-richard | Photo Gallery

Photos: If it aint Dutch, it aint much!

Wed, 5 May 2010 | By demilo | Photo Gallery

If it aint Dutch, it aint much!

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 | By demilo | Views [481]

Queens ’ Day today also known as ‘let’s all wear orange’ day also known as ‘we’re allowed to fly our flag’ day also known as the biggest garage sale in the world. See, the Dutch love bargains and Queens’ Day is one big bargain. All profits made on ... Read more >

Backpack Blues

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 | By demilo | Views [417]

I left Amsterdam today for a stay in Dordrecht – about an hour south of the Dutch capital. Another town – another adventure. I still get anxious when taking public transport in an unfamiliar town, especially in another language. Fortunately I took ... Read more >

Amsterdam - just live

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 | By demilo | Views [381]

I have been in town just on 24hrs now and I think I’m a little bit in love with this city. I love a place where bicycles dominate, flowers are plentiful and waiters sing a happy tune while clearing your table. I spent last night with two Russians, two ... Read more >

Another airport, another town.

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 | By demilo | Views [456]

I'm leaving today for Amsterdam and it hardly feels as though I've been in Turkey at all. I'm weary of travelling, packing and leaving people behind. There's a lot to be said for a transitory life but sometimes I find myself craving stillness. Having ... Read more >

Photos: Amsterdam, Haarlam (The Hiding Place)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 | By 00bitbybit00 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 | By 00bitbybit00 | Photo Gallery

amsterdam (huw)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 | By huw-and-rose | Views [835] | Comments [2]

The yawning mouth of the ferry sucked us in on a cold, clear night when the land and sea were vying to see which could be the flattest. Then the bright lights of the port slid gently past. Distance and darkness hiding the grim concrete they ... Read more >

Karnival

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 | By danieldg | Views [463] | Comments [1]

Photos: Karnival

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 | By danieldg | Photo Gallery

Day 74

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 | By lannigan | Views [283]

Had to get up at 6am to catch our flight to Luton today. We were wrecked to day the least. We both tried to get to bed early last night, but its hard to sleep when the hostel bar is pumping dance music until 5am. Actually catching the plane to London ... Read more >

Day 73

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 | By lannigan | Views [342] | Comments [1]

this is probably the last ever blog. Its our last day in amsterdam. Just going to try and find a present for klobas, and sam wants to try and find a couple of presents for his family. Although its a bit hard trying to find family appropriate presents ... Read more >