This is where I stayed in Amsterdam

Part of the cultural experience during my trip to Amsterdam and Dusseldorf last week was staying at a real Dutch apatment with a real Dutch host - my new friend Erwin. He has a unique taste in interior design and has furnished his place all by himself - ended up being a very cozy and tasteful apartment.
An advice for future travelers - whenever traveling, it is always better and more interesting to arrange accomodation with a local, rather than just booking a hotel for a couple days. You feel like you really belong and not just visiting, plus as a bonus you get to hear a lot of amazing stories from your host about how people live and their cultural habits.

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Trip to Amsterdam and Dusseldorf [March 4-8,2011] - first pics

Last week it was time for yet another trip to Europe - this time I hit Netherlands and Germany. Lots of fun and great moments.

Me, Lena and Sergey on the train from Germany to Amsterdam

Stopover in Oberhausen, Germany


Sergey



















Sergey and Lena







First night in Amsterdam


With Sergey

With Lena

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My Hair undone

Maybe I will switch to this look for a while

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