By David Press on
12/8/2010 3:06 AM
Having travelled through some of Germany's most beautiful regions, we hopped on an Intercity Express train to Amsterdam which was made all the more pleasant by the company on board. We met a young German musician who travels the world playing the trombone and studies in Rotterdam. He was a real gentlemen and the conversations made the time fly past. Before we knew it we were in Amsterdam with a myriad of expectations running through our heads. For what is often touted as a seedy city, the greeting was pretty pleasant. Maybe it's the canals or the buildings, I'm not sure to be honest, but the city is quite beautiful and definitely worth adding to any Euro Trip itinerary.
After much persuasion I convinced Jess to stay on board a boat rather than a traditional hostel. Threats were abundant on the walk to...