November 25, 2009
Amsterdam, Brussels, and Luxembourg + Paris or Ghent or neither
My wife was surfing the web the other day and found some JAL tickets on sale. So we're flying to Amsterdam on Dec.29 and leaving Jan.13 even though my boss would probably prefer it if I stayed in Korea until the book we're working on is published...
But the tickets are paid for so no turning back now. It's time to come up with a travel plan.
Dec.29, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010 = Amsterdam
Jan.3-5 = Brussels
Jan.5-7 = Luxembourg
Jan.7-11 = Paris
Jan.11-13 = Amsterdam (again)
We're debating Paris actually. We could save Paris for another trip and spend more time in the other cities or possibly stop in Ghent where a friend of mine studied for a semester of law school and says he can direct us to the best hamburger in the world: "the best burger and fries in the world on Overpoort just north of Stalhof at De Gouden Sate. Order a Bicky Burger and Fries with Andalouse sauce. You won't have to eat for the rest of the day."
But I can't sell my wife on the idea of stopping in Ghent with just the promise of a good burger so there would have to be other stuff...
Any suggestions? Would you include Paris or save it for later?
Posted by James Trotta at November 25, 2009 7:16 PM
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Yes, I definitely have another suggestion. See Ghent as it is worth it, however it's even better if you can fit in Brugge which is considered the "Venice of the North," and not too far from Ghent. They are both medeval with canals and Brugge is very romantic & cleaner than Ghent. Trust me, you won't be sorry.
Posted by: Lori at November 25, 2009 7:57 PMI agree. See Ghent and Brugge -- forget Brussels.
Posted by: jan walker at November 26, 2009 2:17 AMI agree with Lori re Brugge...not to be missed.
As to Paris, I suggest you leave that for your next trip....perhaps add in some of Italy as well.
You have a lot of travel to/from places in a short time and this would help you enjoy each city in a more relaxing way. I have spent quite a bit of time in Paris and think you will want to allow more time there, as well as the surrounding countryside in France. Even a month is never long enough for me. Bonne Journee!
Hi John,
I have seen that you have done a bit of travelling during winter in europe. How's it like travelling in Europe during winter? Does the weather and the short days ever troubles you? Please let me know as i am really interested in going there these Late Jan to Early Feb for backpacking.
Regards,
Chris
Posted by: chris at November 26, 2009 9:29 AMWhy not include Antwerp in your Ghent, Brugge circle. Famous for the largest diamond museum in the world, the Grote Market, and House of Rubens. I enjoyed Antwerp more than Brussels. As far as food, the beef is great and I still prefer fries with mayonnaise, as many do in Belgium. Don't forget chocolate and the best waffles in the world. I think you could still do Paris, not far by train. Maybe spend less time in Amsterdam, or whatever.
Posted by: Sharon at November 27, 2009 2:29 AMThe weather did trouble me in Munich and Zurich in December and January. But we wanted to see the Munich Christmas market. Still, we were happy to arrive in Madrid which was much warmer - there the weather was great. So I guess it all depends on where in Europe.
Posted by: James Trotta at November 27, 2009 10:41 PM