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by Ignatius
Wed 20th Oct 2010 04:40 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: Getting from Holland to London?
Replies: 12
Views: 4452

Though we had a smooth overnight sail and I experienced no discomfort on board, for a day after I had the swaying feeling everytime I sat still. I did not notice until I took a seat at the first CS I visited. It was quite annoying and took away some pleasure from smoking. Although it was a nice way ...
by Ignatius
Sat 21st Aug 2010 07:06 pm
Forum: Hotels
Topic: Air BnB
Replies: 4
Views: 1902

I have used Air BNB and found a great place in Paris and looked into it when last we were in Amsterdam but ended up staying at a hotel instead. It is a good site but some of the entries are not actually individuals but agencies that have separate sites as well. The sites noted if you search the foru...
by Ignatius
Thu 12th Aug 2010 04:39 am
Forum: Hotels
Topic: chic and basic anyone been?
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Thanks for the reminder that I never updated an older post with a follow up review. I sent the following in a PM regarding the same and I did not smell anyone smoking while there. There was a small terrace you could maybe use... The room we stayed in had a private bathroom and supposedly was the lar...
by Ignatius
Wed 9th Jun 2010 04:19 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: Travelling to Paris from Amsterdam on Thalys
Replies: 22
Views: 15015

Though I only brought a slice of cake the two times I have taken this trip there were police once but I believe they were bomb sniffing dogs. I was thinking of bringing a little something next time but nothing close to an ounce. After reading some of the responses I might not now. If in first class ...
by Ignatius
Sat 13th Mar 2010 08:54 am
Forum: Travel Plans
Topic: How long until...
Replies: 7018
Views: 790713

Arriving tomorrow morning after an overnight ferry ride. Finally!
by Ignatius
Mon 8th Mar 2010 04:00 am
Forum: Travel Plans
Topic: Quick Trip....Possible Ides of March T&T?
Replies: 0
Views: 442

Quick Trip....Possible Ides of March T&T?

I will be in town from 14/3 leaving 16/3. Not sure what plans the Mrs. and I have but I expect on being at and in and out of Basjoe's on the 15th if anyone is up for a meet and greet.
by Ignatius
Mon 8th Mar 2010 03:25 am
Forum: Travel Plans
Topic: How long until...
Replies: 7018
Views: 790713

Finally less than 7 days for a quick 3 day stop over!
by Ignatius
Mon 8th Mar 2010 03:19 am
Forum: Nederlands
Topic: Language resource recommendations?
Replies: 11
Views: 7243

Search for the Laura Learns Dutch podcasts which are free and useful.
by Ignatius
Thu 4th Mar 2010 05:24 pm
Forum: Other Amsterdam and the Netherlands
Topic: rijks
Replies: 15
Views: 2688

Have yet to visit the Rijks due to the renovations. I really enjoyed the Van Gogh and I don't think it was just the mushrooms either. :wink:

I would suggest the FOAM photo gallery as an alternative. They always have interesting exhibits and it is near Mellow Yellow.
by Ignatius
Mon 1st Mar 2010 05:32 am
Forum: Hotels
Topic: Chic & Basic
Replies: 5
Views: 2331

Staying there 2 nights in march will post details after.
by Ignatius
Fri 16th Oct 2009 01:50 am
Forum: Hotels
Topic: Renaissance Hotel
Replies: 8
Views: 1936

I don't recall them offering smoking rooms as I would have requested one. I believe all Renaissance hotels are non smoking despite location
by Ignatius
Thu 15th Oct 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Hotels
Topic: Renaissance Hotel
Replies: 8
Views: 1936

My wife and I stayed there before and after the remodeling most recently March-April. Nice hotel and great location short walk from Central. Rooms slightly larger than than average. I did not have any issues smoking the last time as we had a room with a window that opened over the straat below. The ...
by Ignatius
Thu 9th Apr 2009 12:24 am
Forum: Travel Plans
Topic: How long until...
Replies: 7018
Views: 790713

Less than 24 hours before our flight! Hoping time will fly while I finish some loose ends .
by Ignatius
Wed 8th Apr 2009 11:32 pm
Forum: Travel Plans
Topic: Who's gonna be in the Dam april 10th/11th...........
Replies: 19
Views: 3229

Not sure if I can do a crawl as we are going to check the FOAM photo gallery I've wanted to check FOAM out, let me know how it is. Like most things in Amsterdam it is a small space but has high quality work. :) Last time we visited they had a great Weegee exhibit and one by the guy whose name I can...
by Ignatius
Wed 8th Apr 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: Travel Plans
Topic: Who's gonna be in the Dam april 10th/11th...........
Replies: 19
Views: 3229

Excellent I definitely wanted to check out Katsu. Noon sounds good though I will probably be by the market earlier with the Mrs to do some shopping and looking around. Not sure if I can do a crawl as we are going to check the FOAM photo gallery and some other places nearby but would like to meet som...