Destination: Netherlands

Twenty-thousand Tulips

Wed, 14 May 2008 | By katieback | Views [1366] | 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 >

Gallery: Keukenhof

Tue, 13 May 2008 | By katieback | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Amsterdam Pt 2

Tue, 13 May 2008 | By katieback | Photo Gallery

amsterdam - coffee shops and window shopping

Sat, 10 May 2008 | By lize_youdie | Views [1231]

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 [1827]

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

Our car was broken into

Wed, 7 May 2008 | By true-claims-stories | Views [2480]

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

To Whom It May Concern:

Wed, 7 May 2008 | By katieback | Views [1294] | 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 all of our ... Read more >

Gallery: Amsterdam/Brussels

Fri, 2 May 2008 | By enpowell | Photo Gallery

Mother Teresa

Fri, 2 May 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [721] | Comments [2]

 im in a bloggin moood today...dont know why? i have this energy but not enough to go outside, im saving that for my double shift tonight. im working evening reception and sleeper. so ill be working reception from 6:30-12am, and sleeper from 10pm-2am.... Read more >

Dutch Doctors

Fri, 2 May 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [375]

 so i went to the doctor the other day and my theory was confirmed. i do in fact have bronchitis. i have to hand it to the dutch, this may be one of the most backwards countries, but they know how to get you in and out of a doctors office! i arrived there ... Read more >

Happy Queen's Day!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [399]

So today is queens day. what is queens day you may be asking yourself right now. all i know is that its the queens mom's birthday and the largest garage saie/flea market/party in amsterdam, maybe in all of europe? its the one day of the year when the ... Read more >

Madrid- The Finale

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 | By katieback | Views [1637] | Comments [3]

I know it's been a few days, but remember- I took notes this trip! So, continuing with my Madrid description for those of you that don't read in bulk (i.e. Rochelle)... Wednesday was the second part of my museum tour. This time I went to Museo del ... Read more >

Crazy french people...

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [380] | Comments [1]

 Its been really busy around here lately. i might have said before we are short receptionists and its our busy time of year. so pray that we get new staff and quick. also theres something else you all can pray about, im thinking about extending my stay ... Read more >

Gallery: Amsterdam

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 | By amtaylor | Photo Gallery

spring in Holland

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 | By ibbo | Views [362]

Tues 15 April Here we are in Enschede, Holland with our friends Andy & Eva. All our travel connections worked! On Fri night in Seoul we strolled through the night markets and had a good ... Read more >