On our second day in Bruges, we rented a couple of bicycles and explored the countryside. 10/10 side quest, definitely recommend. From Bruges, there are dedicated bike lanes that take you along the rivers to neighboring towns. I’ve never cycled somewhere with such flat roads and excellent cycling infrastructure and[…]
I’d be remiss if I didn’t include a general “Amsterdam is awesome” appreciation post. This city rules. So, as we close in on our last day here, here are some of the random delights that deserve an honorable mention. This grand piano, which apparently gets brought out into one of[…]
After our pretty intense day of kayaking around the canals, we decided to opt for a more lowkey activity. So, we signed up for a countryside windmill tour. This tour, which you can book at any of the tourist kiosks around Amsterdam, picks you up by bus and takes to[…]
Amsterdam has 165 canals, totaling 75km of kayakable waterways. Naturally, this is why we came to Amsterdam. Is the city even known for anything else? James and I arrived here on Saturday morning. After checking into our “cube hotel” — which is like an extra comfy hostel — our priorities[…]