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Rotterdam is good for a carry on

 

Lots of student women

 

To lie too

 

I been to Rotterdam twice, once last year with my work, horrible job that took up all my time.

The only time I had free time, it was pishing down and the place was deserted.

The other time was for Euro 2000. I was blootered the whole day and had a great time, can't really remember anything about the place though.

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Depends what you want to do min

 

The best urban centres are short train journey to the south

 

West has a great nat park with Van Gogh museum.

 

 

4/5 days, I'd stick to the ams - Rotterdam train line and take a few steps off that.

 

I prefer city breaks to outdoor stuff and we normally just mooch about the towns we visit, occasional museum and stopping off at cafes here and there for a drink.

I'm thinking about the car as the wife wants to see a bit of the country.

I was thinking of even going as far as Belgium.

We've been to Ghent and Brugge before and I've been to Brussels years ago (same as Rotterdam, can't remember much about the place due to drink).

What's your thoughts on Antwerp and Brussels?

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Yep, in the Cool district, you could tell it had been flattened in WW2.

Far more than just there.

 

The war here is totally different to my upbringing in the U.K hearing about the blitz, d day etc.

 

Seen pics of panzer tanks on market square 100 meters away

Quite interesting if you like that sort of history

. My house in face was used by the SS

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Both worth visiting.

Grand Ola e in Brussels is amazing

Antwerp is the lively young city of Belgium

 

But if you're in Amsterdam and have 4/5 days then time is limited

Cause ams is definitely worth more than 1 day?

Perhaps staying in nl is better bake more efficient?

 

 

We've been to Amsterdam a fair bit, I'll have a look at what's on and make a decision later.

It's only an hour or so to Rotterdam from the airport and I don't mind driving.

Thanks for the advice Bluto.

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Far more than just there.

 

The war here is totally different to my upbringing in the U.K hearing about the blitz, d day etc.

 

Seen pics of panzer tanks on market square 100 meters away

Quite interesting if you like that sort of history

. My house in face was used by the SS

 

I'm well into WW1 & WW2, that's one of the main reasons I like going to France, Germany and the Benelux countries.

Loads of interesting stuff round each corner and after you've had enough of that, there's brilliant cafe culture.

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We've been to Amsterdam a fair bit, I'll have a look at what's on and make a decision later.

It's only an hour or so to Rotterdam from the airport and I don't mind driving.

Thanks for the advice Bluto.

Driving?

 

There's a 20min train from schip to Rotterdam.

Direct tho do missed places of interest like delft.

Hague, Haarlem also. Leiden too.

Utrecht center is good but it's in a different direction.

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Driving?

 

There's a 20min train from schip to Rotterdam.

Direct tho do missed places of interest like delft.

Hague, Haarlem also. Leiden too.

Utrecht center is good but it's in a different direction.

 

That's the reason why I'm thinking about the car, want to meander through places like Leiden, The Hague, visit the Scheveningen beach etc.

Take my time, gentle pace and relax.

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Should check out Ubud, bud.

I did and it was beautiful. 2nd time to Bali now and still not sure of the place. The traffic is a complete cunt and can ruin a nice day. I would also next time maybe look to book a villa. The beaches are way to Busy so would like to check out possibly the North area to see if there is actually any quiet, picture perfect beaches on the island. Had my parents with me and i think they enjoyed it. The temperature is considerably better than Singapore.

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