{"id":1386,"date":"2017-03-23T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/solo-travel-amsterdam-brussels\/"},"modified":"2017-03-23T07:15:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T07:15:00","slug":"solo-travel-amsterdam-brussels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/solo-travel-amsterdam-brussels\/","title":{"rendered":"A Solo Traveller\u2019s Journey to Amsterdam & Brussels"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s nothing more inspiring to us than a solo jet-setter seeing the world, trying new things and meeting new friends along the way. Anand is the perfect example of a curious solo traveller and we\u2019re so happy to have helped him capture his most recent adventures. Read on for what he discovered in Amsterdam and Brussels.<\/p>\n

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AMSTERDAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBefore I had even planned this first ever trip to Amsterdam<\/a>, I always had a feeling that I would love it there. I am talking years before, when I had read John Green\u2019s description of the city in The Fault in Our Stars<\/a><\/em>. I wasn\u2019t sure why, but whenever I had seen pictures of the canals and all the bicycles whizzing by, the city that can be devoured on foot, it just felt like a place I would love. And yes, I now know why.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt turned out to be as magical in reality as it was in my dreams. From the moment I first caught an aerial glimpse of Amsterdam from 30,000 feet above, I fell head over heels for Holland. The city of Amsterdam unfurled in a rose-like configuration of canals and centuries-old brick buildings. Lined with waterways, dotted with bicycles, and populated with storybook-esque homes, Amsterdam exudes charm from every angle!<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy favourite memory of the vacation was just walking past the canals in Keizersgracht. You can actually never get over how picture perfect it is. Anne Frank House<\/a> left an impression on me, too. It left me with a gratitude for the life I have had.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne of the best memories, I was walking with my travel bag on a cobblestone street and finding a little difficulty pulling the bag. I heard a shout from so many Dutch people around, \u2018Do you need help?\u2019 I was like, \u2018Wow, how helpful.\u2019 It is simply an amazing city, full of life and full of warmth. I feel lucky to have visited one of the most amazing cities in the world.<\/p>\n

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Flytographer: Louise in Amsterdam<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

BRUSSELS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe marvel of Gothic architecture in Brussels<\/a> was one of the main reasons why I wanted to see the Belgian capital. And I was not wrong \u2013 these are masterpieces which mankind once built on Earth.<\/p>\n

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\u201cApart from that, yes, I have a sweet tooth and what could be a more heavenly place than Brussels? I was spoiled for choices: the waffles, the churros, the hot chocolates and the many chocolates.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMeeting new people in your solo trips creates the best memories. You actually realize that even though Brussels faced a lot of unpleasant turmoil in recent times, people here are warm and welcoming to strangers. To me, that is a true victory of humanity.\u201d \u2013 Anand<\/p>\n

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Flytographer: Elke in Brussels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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