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Trip Report
Netherlands - An experience to savour.
Pride parade of Amsterdam
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EuropeNetherlands6 days / August - September - October 2016
Highs & Lows
Gay pride
Weather was cold even thou it was summers
Itinerary Overview
The dutch trip happens to be the most sort after in terms of learning and accepting and it all started with a cool bla bla car from Hamburg to Amsterdam
Amsterdam - I reached the city in wee hours around 6 am with the most amazing car ride ever however upon reaching the center everything seems to be quite and cold but about an hour later the center was buzzing with bands and in no time people gathered started dancing, shouting, soon I realize that I am in middle of gay pride.
Haarlem - The Haarlem is the seat of the city's government. It was built in the 14th century replacing the Count's castle. Its known for its medieval European architecture and serene ponds in city best way to get here are trains for 25 Euros from Amsterdam
Naarden - Its a small city around 23 km from Amsterdam you can use bla bla car to reach there as its cheap and fast compare to public transport its known for its river vecht.
Q & A
What would you have changed?
Take the train
Anything go wrong during the trip?
nothing
What tips would you give a friend?
Have warm clothes in Netherlands as it quite cold in summers as well
Packing tips?
Pack light
Transportation Tips?
Use BlaBla Car (carpool website/app) - they are cheap and easily available
Any surprises?
Gay pride
Lodging
couch surfing
friend's apt