I forgot to mention in my posts prior to Amsterdam that flying to Schiphol was the first time I had ever been on a commercial flight.
I was alone.
I was nervous.
DocBok
I am Bok, a British-born expat living in China. I was born in Lancashire but identify as a 'plassie-Scouser'. I spent my youth growing up in Cumbria. Here I developed a great taste for exploration, climbing mountains and camping in the wilderness - a taste for travel that has defined my life.
10 Things I Did in Brighton
Brighton is a city that feels extremely ‘touristy’, yet at the same time is an amazing part of the country that has it’s own unique culture. You’ll meet punks, eat vegetarian (well maybe not, but you can), relax on a rock beach and get drunk watching live music.
Amsterdam: Beer and Horse Piss
An obvious aspect of Amsterdam we wanted to explore was beer. If you walk through Amsterdam’s city centre for more than a minute you are bound to see a bar with a Heineken sign sticking out of it. So we decided to visit the Heineken brewery.
Amsterdam: Meeting New People
The night-life in Amsterdam is definitely worth experiencing. A huge array of pubs, bars and clubs can be found, just as in any city.
Things To Not Do In Amsterdam
My first holiday abroad was your typical holiday. 5 young men going to Amsterdam to get high and party. It was a friend’s kind-of birthday party back in 2009, and was my first time leaving the country*.
Hello, World!
I travel. A lot. I hope to keep on travelling. A lot. As it stands there are no real records of my travels, apart from a few photos on Facebook, so I’ve decided to keep a record of my travels here.