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Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,852
Posted By Tulips

Nice trip report. I like that you went to the...

Nice trip report. I like that you went to the farmer's market near Kensington High Street. That one is really good. For people in the area on Saturdays, there's a market in the Fox Primary School...
Forum: Europe
Oct 15th, 2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,222
Posted By Tulips

I've never stayed at the Lime Tree, but I do love...

I've never stayed at the Lime Tree, but I do love that area, very far removed from a Times Square type of area, and much nicer than Earls Court I think. Lovely restaurants, beautiful shops. Good...
Forum: Europe
Oct 7th, 2024, 11:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 784
Posted By Tulips

Put your dates and budget into booking.com and...

Put your dates and budget into booking.com and see what comes up. Near a stop on the Elizabeth Line is convenient for LHR. I would look at Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia, near Tottenham Court Road.
Forum: Europe
Sep 7th, 2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,718
Posted By Tulips

A bus tour would miss some of the best lights, in...

A bus tour would miss some of the best lights, in Carnaby Street, Covent Garden. Better to walk those. Some regular bus routes give you a good view, especially if you can get a seat up front at the...
Forum: Europe
Aug 24th, 2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By Tulips

There's also the Chelsea Physic Garden, but it's...

There's also the Chelsea Physic Garden, but it's a botanic garden, not so much flowers I think. The garden at the Natural History Museum is not that big, and I can't imagine spending your time in a...
Forum: Europe
Aug 14th, 2024, 02:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,113
Posted By Tulips

Franq Hotel in Antwerp is lovely. Haven't stayed...

Franq Hotel in Antwerp is lovely. Haven't stayed there, only went for dinner. Nearby is De Witte Lelie, also very nice.
Forum: Europe
Jul 22nd, 2024, 06:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,521
Posted By Tulips

I generally find Belgium quite expensive for...

I generally find Belgium quite expensive for restaurants. This may be caused by high cost of labour, which are among the highest in Europe. Inflation also automatically leads to higher wagers due to...
Forum: Europe
Jun 27th, 2024, 11:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,352
Posted By Tulips

The area between Utrecht and Amsterdam is really...

The area between Utrecht and Amsterdam is really pretty, particularly in spring and summer. You can cycle along the Vecht river, as Hetismij already said, where the wealthy merchants used to have...
Forum: Europe
May 1st, 2024, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By Tulips

We rented bicycles in Haarzuilens last year, and...

We rented bicycles in Haarzuilens last year, and cycled from there towards the Vecht river, then along the Vecht to Breukelen, Loenen and around the Loosdrechtse Plassen.
If you start in Utrecht,...
Forum: Europe
Apr 19th, 2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,236
Posted By Tulips

I'll second Bilbo's suggestion for the Social...

I'll second Bilbo's suggestion for the Social Hub, what used to be called the Student Hotel. The one in Wibautstraat is very convenient, on top of the metro, in a nice but not touristy area. I see...
Forum: Europe
Apr 16th, 2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,302
Posted By Tulips

That's April in The Netherlands; we had record...

That's April in The Netherlands; we had record high temperatures earlier this month with 23C just last Saturday. Rainy and cold this week.
Forum: Europe
Apr 4th, 2024, 02:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,055
Posted By Tulips

If you are planning to live in France permanently...

If you are planning to live in France permanently - for longer than Schengen tourist rules allow - then look into that first. Opening a bank account is not easy for American passport holders and you...
Forum: Europe
Mar 21st, 2024, 02:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,015
Posted By Tulips

Great advice Bilbo! If you want to keep it...

Great advice Bilbo!
If you want to keep it local, Daylesford have a farm shop in the Cotswolds. They do nice hampers that can be delivered....
Forum: Europe
Mar 18th, 2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By Tulips

There's a new musical, Operation Mincemeat, that...

There's a new musical, Operation Mincemeat, that gets rave reviews. Have not seen it yet.
The Regents Park Open Air theatre is doing Twelfth Night in May. It's a great place to spend an evening if...
Forum: Europe
Mar 13th, 2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,024
Posted By Tulips

Both cities have a large port, and both have some...

Both cities have a large port, and both have some interesting modern architecture, but Antwerp's old center has survived the 2nd world war better than Rotterdam which was devastated by German bombs...
Forum: Europe
Mar 10th, 2024, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By Tulips

Choose the IC train from the Dutch or Belgian...

Choose the IC train from the Dutch or Belgian rail webiste, not the more expensive Eurostar. The advanced purchase fare is as Lavandula says 32,40 and is valid for the specific train that you book. ...
Forum: Europe
Mar 7th, 2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,302
Posted By Tulips

Check with Rijks if 2 hours is enough for the...

Check with Rijks if 2 hours is enough for the lunch menu, if they know in advance they will make sure to speed up service if necessary. Some restaurants, certainly Ron's Gastrobar, probably Rijks,...
Forum: Europe
Mar 6th, 2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,302
Posted By Tulips

Rijks is fabulous. Near Vondelpark we like Ron's...

Rijks is fabulous. Near Vondelpark we like Ron's Gastrobar. Do book your restaurants in advance, it's a busy period in Amsterdam.
Forum: Europe
Mar 6th, 2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By Tulips

Thank you for sharing Hetismij, I plan to visit...

Thank you for sharing Hetismij, I plan to visit next time I'm in Amsterdam. The Portuguese Synagogue nearby is also a very moving place to visit. And all the stones set in the pavement in that...
Forum: Europe
Mar 6th, 2024, 05:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By Tulips

They are already flying from the US. An hour...

They are already flying from the US. An hour flight to Amsterdam from LHR versus a dash across the city to get a train that takes 3,5 hours. City centre to centre I would take the train, but not...
Forum: Europe
Mar 5th, 2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By Tulips

Do what Janisj says. The gates for the Eurostar...

Do what Janisj says. The gates for the Eurostar close 30 minutes before departure, you want to be there 60 minutes in advance. You could make that train, but it's risky and you may have to buy...
Forum: Europe
Mar 3rd, 2024, 10:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,131
Posted By Tulips

There are quite a few posts about people worrying...

There are quite a few posts about people worrying about safety in London, being scared off by things they see in social media and newspapers. Some UK politicians are having a go at the Mayor of...
Forum: Europe
Mar 1st, 2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,172
Posted By Tulips

Taxis will show you an option for tipping on the...

Taxis will show you an option for tipping on the screen when you pay by card.
They all take cards, but some will have a sign saying they prefer cash.
Forum: Europe
Mar 1st, 2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tulips

I've read that too, though the website for...

I've read that too, though the website for Rubenshuis still talks about a festive opening in the summer of 2024...
https://rubenshuis.be/
The renovation of the fine arts museum KMSKA eventually...
Forum: Europe
Feb 26th, 2024, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tulips

2 full days in Antwerp would be great. Here's an...

2 full days in Antwerp would be great. Here's an article from 2022 in the Guardian that describes the city well;...
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