After a brief hiatus from traveling at the end of the summer, my partner, Tyler, and I set off on our next adventure: a central-Europe backpacking trip! We met up in Berlin, Germany—he had been traveling around the country for two weeks before I flew over—and from there we took the train to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. After having our fill of poffertjes, stroopwafels, and Tony’s chocolate, we took the train to Belgium, stopping in Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, and Brussels. We ate so many amazing waffles (noticeably sweeter than American waffles), walked the beautiful canals, and wandered through the many engaging and interactive museums that the country had to offer. Out of any place I have ever been, I would say Brussels boasts the best museums. We then took the train and, after a rather complicated transportation issue, made it to Bayeux, France, for a stop at Mont St. Michel. Finally, our trip ended in Paris, where we feasted on authentic pastries and baguettes.
This trip was a success (another one for the books!) despite a few hurdles, and officially labeled us “seasoned travelers.” We tried a variety of new foods, learned the intricacies of unfamiliar cultures, and all while getting our steps in. I would say that is three weeks very well spent. The documentation for this trip is available on my YouTube channel, at this link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyuYXZlJA5SMYgaaJn2YpGJyOThIhtbBe
Looking ahead to future trips and experiences!
How had this escaped me? A lovely summation of your trip, Mads. I enjoy your vlogs so much, it’s great to see you posting a link from your website. I sure do miss you. Can’t wait to see more of what’s happening in NZ. XO