My 2023 Southern Netherlands and Western Belgium
This was a 10 day trip to a city we have flown through many times. This time we waited in the long lines at Schiphol airport, located just outside of Amsterdam, and entered the worst passport and border control I have ever experienced. And locals say it is always that way. In anycase we finally entered the country as a tourist. Rented a car and started touring.
My 2023 - Amsterdam Planning
2023 is ahead. What to do? Where to go?
Maybe Amsterdam
Mon May 1st
Tues May 2nd
Wed May 3rd
Thurs May 4th pack
Fri May 5th Delta Flight 56 non stop 2:50 PM arrive 8:35AM (9 hr 45 min) Arrives SAT May 6th 8:35 AM
Get a Car and Tour North then head south
Sat May 6th
Sun May 7th
Mon May 8th
Tues May 9th
Wed May 10th
Thurs May 11th
Friday May 12th
Sat May 13th
Sun May 14th Delta Flight 57 Depart 10:15AM arrive 12:25PM Monday
Possible scheudle. Fly in and stay in Harrlem for a few days. Drive to Ghent for a two day one night trip to Ghent. We’ll pass by Rotterdam, The Hague, or Utrecht in the Netherlands as well as Antwerp, Bruges, and Brussels in Belgium on the road from Amsterdam to Ghent. Then drive back and stay somewhere, then fly home.
The Amsterdam Museum Quarter is home to the three most important museums in the Netherlands: the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh Museum. It also houses the majestic Concertgebouw and some superb cafés, restaurants and hotels.
Which Amsterdam Tourist Pass or Card is Best?
Ate smock-lick – eat tastely
donk oou (thank you)
donk ya vell (thank you much)
Neets ta donkin (nothing to thank)
dog (hello and goodbye)
tote zeens (until I see yea again)
ick ben, un oon (nice to meet you)
Veta rustoon well to rest
ich been fersata. ???
iam sati. I been quickened and woke up and pleasetnly fattended.
My 2023 - Amsterdam Planning
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Some good transport info.
Best info on transit and recent.
Good list of things to see and how to get there.
Harrlem items
Good top ten
Good Food Video
Train into Downtown Amsterdam skip this guy
What to See in Ghent
During medieval times, Ghent was the second-largest city in Europe north of the Alps, second only to Paris. Many parts of its historic town center remain from those early days, such as the Gravensteen Castle, Saint Bavo Cathedral, and the Ghent Belfry—the tallest bell tower in Belgium. The city center is a car-free area, so it’s easy for pedestrians to walk around and enjoy the scenery and architecture without worrying about oncoming traffic. The Graslei is one of the nicest places in the city for a stroll, a quay along the Leie River with a panoramic backdrop of gorgeously preserved medieval homes. If you’re one of the two million people visiting in July, you’re likely in town to enjoy Gentse Feesten, or the Ghent Festival, one of the largest cultural and music festivals in all of Europe.
$250 round trip via train. Car is $150 per day plus gas.
