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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. The old center of Amsterdam -- filled with narrow cobbled streets, steep humpback bridges, zillions of little barrier... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
Check out the website Journeywoman (www.journeywoman.com), a women's travel information network where you can sign up for a free e-mail newsletter and get advice about everything from etiquette and dress to safety. Also read Safety and Securi... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
When in Amsterdam, having a strategy can take you only so far. This is a hang-loose city, and objectives-based planning works against the city's very nature. Yet having no strategy leaves you to the whims and vagaries of chance and there's no... Continue reading »
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In one day
You'll want to limit yourself in what you attempt to accomplish. It's better to leave with a few good memories than try for a quick, unsubstantial glimpse of everything. That doesn't mean you can't see a lot. The Center is a small enough neig... Continue reading »
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In two days
Before you leave your hotel on the second day, try getting tickets to the ballet or opera at the Muziektheater for an evening performance. See the Anne Frankhuis first and go early because there's always a line (although during summer, when t... Continue reading »
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In three days
If you want to visit the Red Light District on your third day, morning is the best time. Most of its weird folk have crashed out for the day and there's almost an air of innocence to the place, which occupies one of the prettiest parts of the... Continue reading »
Hilversum Travel Experiences
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The climb!
The next day we were rudely awaken by the pound of ESN on the door. We all decided to ignore it and sleep longer. Patrick and I, who ar... Continue reading »
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1st Full Day
We woke up Friday morning still without water and therefore a bit bummed out. It is just difficult to get to know a new place when you do... Continue reading »
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Family Birthday
We left London on the 27th at 9pm with Eurolines from Victoria. We usually fly but we thought to do something different. It was one of th... Continue reading »
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Kasteel De Haar
The Kasteel De Haar was amazing and is definitly worth a visit. It was partially demolished but fully rebuilt in the early 20th century w... Continue reading »
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DLC Introduction Day
Again we were up early, this time for our introduction to the DLC. It was our first sunny morning! During the walk to the UCU Campus from... Continue reading »
