Amsterdam 2.0

Chels.arsenault October 23, 2010
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There is something about backtracking that usually bothers Chels and I but of all the cities we’ve been to going back to Amsterdam didn’t seem so bad ; ) especially since with my brother Chris and his friend Joe were …

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Amsterdam 1.0

Chels.arsenault October 17, 2010
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Amsterdam….where to begin!? This city offers more than just hookers and marijuana! It’s tree-lined canals are a million times prettier than Venice’s building lined ones….that with the beautiful Vondel park plus fun different shops everywhere makes it an amazing city …

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Belgium!

Chels.arsenault October 13, 2010
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Two things that I love about Belgium: 1) There is a good variety of Quality Beer for cheap! Brands like Chimey and Duvel which might cost you $10-$12 in a bar, are $3 MAX.. and even cheaper if you opt …

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Paris!!

Chels.arsenault October 6, 2010
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A trip around Europe is not complete without a visit to the “city of lights.” Paris is a city that takes at least 1o adjectives to describe. Not only the capital of France but also an important cultural and financial …

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Valencia!

Chels.arsenault September 27, 2010
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Valencia, oh the town of Paella and Oranges….we’re happy to be here! Unfortunately we arrived at 4:30am, but luckily the cafe at the bus station was open! Brad got a coffee and played Tetris i think while i passed out …

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Lisboa!

Chels.arsenault September 3, 2010
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From Capitol to Capitol We caught the night bus from Madrid to Lisboa, which is something we’re making a habit out of. It’s an easy way to save money on a night accommodation, but not exactly accommodating. In theory this …

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Madrid!

Chels.arsenault August 23, 2010
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After over 10 hours on Busabout and my new-found stomach bug (i think from drinking tap water everyday in Barcelona!) that caused a bit of vomit here and there…we arrived in beautiful Madrid! We didn’t have the energy to find …

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Nice!

Chels.arsenault August 18, 2010
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Our next stop being Nice, Brad and I were excited for a new country …but a little nervous that neither of us know ANY French! We found some last minute couchsurfers just outside of Nice in a cute town called …

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Bern!

Chels.arsenault August 2, 2010
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 SO being the really lucky travelers that we have been this trip (AND having family that takes care of us) Mike and Devon found us a free ride from Leysin to Bern! It was a beautiful scenic..but windy drive! only a …

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Zurich!

Chels.arsenault July 13, 2010
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Ahhh, the land of cheese, chocolate, yodeling and banks.  Switzerland, the ever neutral, vastly beautiful country with mountains that stretch through the clouds and lakes blue as the Caribbean, Switzerland not only provides the world with top quality consumer goods, …

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