Europe Travel Blogs - Page 15

The next morning we woke up early as well; again to the Morning Prayer at 6am but this time we didn’t hear the night receptionist join in. We looked at each other and decided to again be the early raisers and go for breakfast. We were the first but as the day before a lot of the other people from…

Wake up call was at 6:45a.m.  Breakfast at 7:15a.m., of cold cereal, orange juice, coffee and a sweet roll.  We were bused to Rijksmuseum for a tour.  The museum was in the process of remodeling and so much was closed, but we did get to see many interesting things.  Then acros…

Day 2 I was still feeling a little bit shaky but I made my way down to the bathroom and into the shower. I did hit every kitchen supply and piece of furniture on the way to it but that is okay. I was texting Guido every other minute wich made the ppl at the hostel go totally crazy but See if I car…

This is probably my 10th blog about Dublin as every trip that I made so far has to start somewhere and Dublin is where I reside. The way this site documenting the trip chronologically by day and place is interesting and fun to write about. I like the green map and the blue path!. It will not be for…

It's rainy.Our last day at France. We don't know where we can go. At least we want to visit some sightseeing places. We take subway and went to Arc de Triomphe in the morning. I wanted to walk a little even if it's rainy...wanted to see and feel like atmosphere of Paris.We take off the subway at t…

Several people had recommended to us to save the Blue Lagoon for the day of our flight.  I was hesitant to due this at first, but I am delighted that I ended up following their advice.  And you should strongly consider following it as well if you are traveling to Iceland.  …

After nearly nine months in Barcelona, I think that my lifestyle has become more Spanish than that of many Spaniards. I spend much of my day basically passing time between meals. Quite often, but not always, I'll eat five meals a day. These are: 1) desayuno (breakfast): This is what I eat aft…

Christina wanted to sleep in today, and had booked a massage at the public pool, so I went into town by myself. I was late for the bus, the driver saw me running and stopped traffic and waited for me, so nice ! I get off at the pond, walk around and head into the National Gallery of Iceland. I spen…

After a 10+ hour flight from JFK, finally arrived in Istanbul. Was so tired since I really didn't sleep much. I just cannot ever get comfortable enough on planes to be able to really sleep. I think I dozed on and off for maybe an hour or so, that's it. Even though I was tired as all hell, I was so …

Today we ( a friend and I) had a wonderful and sunny day at Scheveningen on Flagday!! On this day we celebrated the arrival of the first herring!! It's a very traditional feast which goes back to 1947 when it began. Listen ....  Herring, the sushi of Holland. The passion for raw herring is…

Pues despues de colgar las fotillos de los travel buddies, que menos que poner ahora unas fotos en representacion de la maravillosa ciudad de Heidelberg. Me ha encantado pasear por sus calles y sus paisajes, ademas de poder observar a los habitantes y sus costumbres. Volveria sin dudarlo un segundo…

So its only 30days until i go to eastern europe now,anticipation is starting to kick in now.Pretty much everything is prepared now,sorted out bank accounts with nationwide so that we dont get charged for taking money out abroad.  Jus have to confirm flights a few days before we leave and make…

Saturday morning 8am, what a time to be on a train station waiting for.. of course the train. And there where almost 50 people waiting. Strange… I got my train and the next one in Zutphen (didn’t see Alex LOL) and arrived on time in Arnhem to meet Gejah and Mandy. I could take the train straigh…

6pm Friday Night-Got home to my flat after work to meet Hannah so that she can drop off her bags at my house as she is staying the weekend and then we can get ready to go to Matt's leaving do at the River Bar near Tower Bridge. OMG it was so good to finally see Hannah again! I haven't seen here sin…

On Wednesday evening I got my car and drove to Leiden to park my car at Anna-Isabel’s place because she is joining me to Den Haag. In Den Haag we met a colleague of Anna-Isabel and the 3 of us walked into the city. There were a lot of people there and music but we missed the atmosphere there.Afte…