purpgold718

I’m based in Amsterdam, so KLM and ergo to an extent Delta when I fly back to the US since they tend to operate KLM bookings to and from the US. In the past I also had good experiences with Luthansa, had the luxury of flying their [b]first[/b] class (not business) many moons ago as an unaccompani...

[quote]If your phone is still under contract (being paid off), at least T-Mobile will not let you add a new SIM or e-SIM.[/quote] Haha funny you say that because ironically enough, then (in Thailand & Vietnam) I had a T-Mobile (Netherlands) contract with a device on contract and was able to add t...

[quote]Thanks everyone, I think I’m going to do 7 days in Japan, 2 in Hong Kong, then 5 in Vietnam![/quote] I loved Vietnam, amazing food and scenery, friendly-ish and more genuine locals (compared with the Thais IMHO). When I went I was in the south, and did Saigon + Mekong Delta, and it was ...

KLM is solid, never flown AF. As for multi-city tour Paris vs Amsterdam may be a matter of personal taste but when it comes to AMS vs. CDG there’s a clear winner and loser, and really they’re on opposite ends of the spectrum as far as effectively managed user-friendly airports. [quote]Home bas...

Came to say just this, seconding Steubens...

A lot of people recommend Italy as place to focus on and delve into. I love Italy, I speak the language fluently and partially grew up there, it’s a second homeland to me. That said, I have to really push the alternative of the Iberian Peninsula. Generally the infrastructure in Spain & Portuga...

As others have said and will say it’s a broad question. What are your interests? Food? Beaches? Nightlife? History/culture? Nature/hiking (Alps etc.)? Time of year visiting. My advice is skip the overly obvious greatest hits itinerary featuring Paris and London among others (usually throw i...

Def get the NS app! Trains are decent but as someone who works in Schiphol area, I can confirm that on my office days the morning trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Schiphol run like clockwork. However the trains back to the city in the afternoon/early evening are a shitshow these days, perpetu...

Hoxton is a reputable, well-known hotel in Amsterdam, great central, picturesque, classically Amsterdam location in the heart of the canal belt. They have a pretty decent bar and restaurant on-site as well, so hence why I’m familiar with it. Not sure it’s the most budget friendly location thou...

The Jordaan is absolutely still het Centrum. I live near the Plantagebuurt area which is technically the city center but the calmer eastern side of it. As for costs, if you’re somewhere desirable and walkable but not too chaotic it’s still gonna come at a cost. More budget options are usual...