Sightseeing and restaurant suggestions for Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam
Sep 2nd, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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Sightseeing and restaurant suggestions for Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam
We are a group of 5 young-at-heart women celebrating our 70th birthdays by traveling
to Brussels, Bruges & Amsterdam. We will spend 2 nights each in Brussels and Bruges and 4 nights in Amsterdam. If you know of any really great (not touristy) restaurants, we'd love to hear about them. Also, given the length of time in each place, what are the must-sees? Would love to hear from any of you. We will be traveling at the end of September. Thanks!
to Brussels, Bruges & Amsterdam. We will spend 2 nights each in Brussels and Bruges and 4 nights in Amsterdam. If you know of any really great (not touristy) restaurants, we'd love to hear about them. Also, given the length of time in each place, what are the must-sees? Would love to hear from any of you. We will be traveling at the end of September. Thanks!
Sep 2nd, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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We may see you in Amsterdam. We stay at the Hotel Washington in the museum area and so just find restaurants near the Concertgebouw. They've been great. Be sure to try and Indonesian Ristaffel (rice table. Also a canal tour will give you a flavor of the city. Amsterdam is a great place to just wander around in. It's like New York City and San Francisco, when you are there you KNOW you are there. There's no mistaking it. Have a great time!
Sep 4th, 2004 | 08:12 AM
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In Amsterdam Cafe Luxembourg on the Spui is a nice spot for a drink or lunch. Try the dutch Kroketten!
I like Brasserie van Baerle, close to the Concertgebouw. Le Garage, in the same area, is also good. I've heard about restaurant De Kas, in a greenhouse, but haven't been yet.
I like Brasserie van Baerle, close to the Concertgebouw. Le Garage, in the same area, is also good. I've heard about restaurant De Kas, in a greenhouse, but haven't been yet.
Sep 4th, 2004 | 08:28 AM
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<u>Amsterdam</u>
Canal boat tours
Van Gogh Museum
Vondelpark, especially Sunday afternoon
Eat Indonesian: Puri Mas - http://www.purimas.nl/
Amstelkring (Our Lord in the Attic) a little church hidden in an attic. It's located at 40 OZ Voorburgwal (in the Red Light District, which is safe and interesting during the daylight).
Walk the canals, watch street entertainers, and watch your pockets!
Author: artstuff Date: 06/16/2004, 09:45 am
Message: I would recommend the <u>Amsterdam Pass</u> while you are there, available at the VVV, directly across from Centraal Station or on the Leidesplein. It covers most museums (not Anne Frank), two canal cruises, and bus/tram travel.
In addition to the "big three" museums and Anne Frank House, we also enjoyed visiting the Amsterdam Historical Museum, the Resistance Museum, the Rembrandt House, the Oude Kerk, the Amstelkring and the Joods Historic Museum, all available on the Amsterdam Pass. While you are there, check out the Nieuwe Kerk on Dam Square as they have different exhibitions. . . .Enjoy your travels to Amsterdam, and heed the advise, "Watch out for the bikes!" Peace. - Robyn
<u>Bruges/Brugge</u>
Here are two walking tours you can follow:
http://www.bruges.to/walking.htm
http://www.visit-bruges.com/html/guided_tour.html (click on the links to the left)
<u>Brussels</u>
Here are some organized tours you can take:
http://www.brussels-city-tours.com/engels/engframes.htm
Here is some good information and also nice photos:
http://www.trabel.com/brussels.htm
Canal boat tours
Van Gogh Museum
Vondelpark, especially Sunday afternoon
Eat Indonesian: Puri Mas - http://www.purimas.nl/
Amstelkring (Our Lord in the Attic) a little church hidden in an attic. It's located at 40 OZ Voorburgwal (in the Red Light District, which is safe and interesting during the daylight).
Walk the canals, watch street entertainers, and watch your pockets!
Author: artstuff Date: 06/16/2004, 09:45 am
Message: I would recommend the <u>Amsterdam Pass</u> while you are there, available at the VVV, directly across from Centraal Station or on the Leidesplein. It covers most museums (not Anne Frank), two canal cruises, and bus/tram travel.
In addition to the "big three" museums and Anne Frank House, we also enjoyed visiting the Amsterdam Historical Museum, the Resistance Museum, the Rembrandt House, the Oude Kerk, the Amstelkring and the Joods Historic Museum, all available on the Amsterdam Pass. While you are there, check out the Nieuwe Kerk on Dam Square as they have different exhibitions. . . .Enjoy your travels to Amsterdam, and heed the advise, "Watch out for the bikes!" Peace. - Robyn
<u>Bruges/Brugge</u>
Here are two walking tours you can follow:
http://www.bruges.to/walking.htm
http://www.visit-bruges.com/html/guided_tour.html (click on the links to the left)
<u>Brussels</u>
Here are some organized tours you can take:
http://www.brussels-city-tours.com/engels/engframes.htm
Here is some good information and also nice photos:
http://www.trabel.com/brussels.htm
Sep 4th, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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Don't forget a visit to the Sex Museum, at Damrak #18, in Amsterdam. It is a curious blend of hokey, interesting, educational and tittalating, all for 2-3 Euros (NOT included on the Amsterdam Pass). Please, don't be shy about going there, this is Amsterdam, after all. Actually, the first time we visited the museum we noticed that most of the people touring through were couples or groups of women, so the five of you ladies will blend right in. Have a laugh, and maybe get your picture taken on the penis chair!?!?
My favorite non-touristy restaurant in Amsterdam is Nan Kee located at Zeedijk #111, in the Chinatown section which is just off of the Nieuwe Market. There is nothing fancy about this restaurant, just GREAT food at an affordable price. I dream about their Tappan Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables.....uuhhmmmm.
My food suggestion for you for Belgium is not a restaurant, but a dish. We discovered Waterzooi last year when we were in Brugge, and it has since become a regular meal in our home. Waterzooi (vaterzoy) is a chicken soup made with leeks, carrots, celery, onion, wine, heavy cream and egg yolks. The blend of seasonings is a delight to the palate. (Now I'm really getting hungry).
Anyway, off to the kitchen to look for something to eat. You and your friends enjoy your journey to the lowlands. Peace.
>-
Robyn
My favorite non-touristy restaurant in Amsterdam is Nan Kee located at Zeedijk #111, in the Chinatown section which is just off of the Nieuwe Market. There is nothing fancy about this restaurant, just GREAT food at an affordable price. I dream about their Tappan Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables.....uuhhmmmm.
My food suggestion for you for Belgium is not a restaurant, but a dish. We discovered Waterzooi last year when we were in Brugge, and it has since become a regular meal in our home. Waterzooi (vaterzoy) is a chicken soup made with leeks, carrots, celery, onion, wine, heavy cream and egg yolks. The blend of seasonings is a delight to the palate. (Now I'm really getting hungry).
Anyway, off to the kitchen to look for something to eat. You and your friends enjoy your journey to the lowlands. Peace.
>-Robyn
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Sep 4th, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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Oh, one other thing... I second Travelnut's suggestion for the Amstelkring, by far one of my favorite churches anywhere. I think it's my favorite, not just for it unique setting and beauty, but because of the historical message of <b> tolerance </b> that the church was built on, something Amsterdam and the Dutch have been known for over the centuries, a lesson I hope everyone who visits there takes away with them. Peace.
Robyn
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