Today I make my way back to the United States. I first fly to Amsterdam with an eight hour layover, then into Salt Lake City, and then Tucson. I got up at 3:15 am this morning to be ready for my 7:
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Day 6 – Faro, Portugal
Up at 3:30 am to catch a Bolt (Euro equivalent of Lyft or Uber) to the airport for my 6:30 am flight to Faro, Portugal. Transavia has a non-stop for €97. I get through security and to my gate wit
Day 5 – Rotterdam
After the walking tour of The Hague, Manuel and I decide to go to Rotterdam, since it’s not too far by the tram line. Lisa who was in our tour group was heading back to Rotterdam and asked if we
Day 5 – The Hague
Friday, November 8th, 2024 Manuel and I are taking a day trip to The Hague today – the global hub of international law and arbitration. Very impressed with how clean and beautiful the city is
Day 4 – Amsterdam
Meeting Manuel, my good friend from Switzerland for breakfast this morning at the The Breakfast Club. He is arriving today at 8 am by FlixBus (you will hear more stories about the FlixBus). Manuel
Day 4 – Amsterdam/London
Leaving Amsterdam today for London Luton Airport. Taking the train from the Sloterdijk station to Schiphol Amsterdam Airport. Yes, this time, I did purchase a ticket! This was my first time flying
Day 3 – Amsterdam
Adelin and Christopher both arrive from France. Adelin mentioned he was interested in biking up to Zaanse Schans to see the windmills – something I was interested in doing. Told him that I’
Day 2 – Amsterdam
Manuel and Kelly leave early morning and I explore Tuinpark Sloterdijkermeer and have breakfast at the Koffie ende Koeck (Coffee and Cake cafe). Walked around Amsterdam Centraal, back to Koffie end
Day 2 – Amsterdam – Bicycles
Amsterdam is such an amazing bicycle city! Here is a collection of a few I saw today!
Day 1 – Amsterdam – The Train Lodge
The Train Lodge is a unique hostel in Amsterdam and offers cozy berths in shared or private compartments. The original train carriages were part of the Zürich – Rome night train. Conveniently lo