Destination: Netherlands

Getting lost in Amsterdam :)

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 | By enpowell | Views [683]

When we arrived in Amsterdam at 8 pm, it was freezing cold and raining. We met up with one of Ashley's friends that was also in Amsterdam and she helped us find a hostel-most were already booked. We ended up staying in the Bulldog in the redlight district-... Read more >

Museum Field Trip

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 | By katieback | Views [1204] | Comments [7]

Yesterday I finally made it out to Amsterdam! Yeah, yeah, I know, it's probably supposed to be your first stop upon entering the Netherlands, but we all know I'm a little late to the party most of the time. Anyway, I planned a day of museums followed ... Read more >

Gallery: Azië

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 | By evelien_en_chris | Photo Gallery

Entertaining the Masses.

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 | By katieback | Views [786] | Comments [5]

Actually, it was a pretty nice week. I haven't worked much at all, it being Easter and all. The kids have had a few days off, and the Parents haven't scheduled any flights, so therefore, lots of lazy days for Katie. Saturday night was my introduction ... Read more >

o yeah! i'm heading off to costa rica on sunday :)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 | By kitcat | Views [780] | Comments [4]

just a lil' intro before i leave, cause i'm pretty sure i'll be too freakin' busy taking care of preparations to write at the end of this week! plus i need to help my lil' sis move into her new condo.... why i'm keeping a travelblog when going away ... Read more >

Tags: costa rica, intro, leaving soon

Rough times in Amsterdam

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [2574]

Today was the fourth day of my so called journey in Europe. It was a rather rough one. I woke up as we were crossing into Belgium from France. Belgium's highway system is so brightly lit that it is said to be visible from the Moon. I wanted to get off ... Read more >

Photos: Amsterdam

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Photos: Eindhoven

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Not really worth a blog, but...

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 | By katieback | Views [958] | Comments [1]

For all my shopping nay-sayers, I just wanted to update my boot shopping experience(s). I was looking for a pair with black and brown so I could just get one pair for everything for around 40 Euro if possible. Instead, I found a shoe shop today in ... Read more >

Tags: shopping

Seriously, guys?

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By katieback | Views [931] | Comments [6]

Well today was a pretty fun day. I have been kind of laying low (read as sitting on my ass and doing nothing productive) for the past few days, so I decided I really needed to get out and do something. I had the day off, so I called one of my Couchsurfing ... Read more >

Tags: shopping

funny people

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [481] | Comments [2]

i have to tell zou all that it snowed yesterdaz! not snow like we know back in nebraska, i mean the flakes were huge but it never sticks. the ground is too warm. but it was prettz. the weather here is strange. the morning was cloudz and then the sun ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

more of life in holland

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [403] | Comments [2]

 i am working in reception now which is somedays fun and other days extremely stressful. but its nice to have variety and work in the cafe as well. although right now its sunday afternoon and this place has never been quieter. there are now about 35 ... Read more >

Tags: Work

Groovy, Baby, yeah...

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 | By katieback | Views [1180] | Comments [6]

So today was maybe my favorite day here so far. I met some great people, listened to some great music, and am now curled up in a nice comfy bed to sleep in tomorrow! I'll expand: As I've already told everyone (too many times, probably) I am becoming ... Read more >

Tags: friends

TAXI!

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Views [1145] | Comments [7]

So yesterday I decided to try my hand at getting to Den Bosch on the bike, which apparently the other au pairs did frequently.  Well good for them.  It is the most confusing damn thing I've ever seen/done in my life.  The Mom gave me directions (kind ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

I think I'll just have tea...

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Views [778] | Comments [11]

So as previously mentioned, I decided yesterday to try out couchsurfing.com. It's a fantastic website that connects travelers to people who are open to touring around or letting you crash on their couch should you need a place to stay (or not want ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing