What Happened When I Lost My Bike in Amsterdam
“On the bright side, at least this means I am finally fully integrated.” I said cheerfully. My wife did not seem to share my enthusiasm. We were standing in front of an empty bike...
Tagged: Amsterdam
Tales From the Red Light District – Mistaken For A Pimp
“Excuse me. Do you know where the red light district is?” It was the kind of question I had gotten used to being asked in Amsterdam a lot. Usually it was asked by tourists...
Tourists in Amsterdam Who Refused To Believe My Directions
If you spend a lot of time walking around Amsterdam it is inevitable that at some point a tourist or a group of tourists will ask you for directions. They seem to have a...
A Quick Guide to Holland
As an Englishman I have a unique point of view on the Netherlands. This point of view is usually a foot or two lower than that of the average Dutchman given their extreme height....
The Dutch Fleet
Crew Members Log: Conditions on board the tour boat are harsh. We have been patrolling the canals of Amsterdam for 20 minutes now and supplies are running low. There are only two French audio...
Tales From the Red Light District – Rebound
The following takes place between 11:30pm and 11:35pm on a street in Amsterdam near central station. As I attempted to unlock my bike I was approached by a tourist with a strange smile on...
