Iris, Utrecht
One of the best things about Couchsurfing is the fact that you get to have constant interaction with a local. Traveling via hostels or hotels, one…
Defining a Dutchman
Good luck defining a Dutchman. It’s a difficult task to perform. Often one can tell a Frenchman before he even speaks, easily determine a Swede or…
The last Koninginnedag
The Netherlands, particularly due to it’s liberal outlook and lively capital of Amsterdam, is a party hotspot of Europe. It’s not just tourists but the locals…
A chapter ends
Anybody who knows me also knows that, as well as having a passion for travel, I have a slightly disturbing passion for shoes. Namely of the…
Kévin, Lille
There exists a famous movie in France called Bienvenue Chez Les Chti’s. It recounts the story of a man who must move for work to the…
Lille: a modest gem
Take a one hour train ride north from Paris and you’ll arrive in the colourful city of Lille. Lille itself has a population of around two-hundred…
Yadira, Paris
Finding a couch isn’t always easy. Even in a city like Paris there can be challenges. When plans fall through one can be left on the…
Pierre, Paris
As I travel across France and the rest of Europe, I’m lucky that I can rely on the many friends that I’ve made through Couchsurfing. Indeed,…
Omar & Samia, Paris
Part of the excitement of this trip is the fact that I get a chance to meet people that I’ve met before and haven’t seen for…
King of the palaces
Louis XIV, the famed “Sun King” will be remembered in French history for many things. After all, he ruled for a little over 72 years in…
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