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Amsterdam Rain: A Lesson in Patience

Four days of Amsterdam rain. Four days of ducking into cafés, watching tourists sprint between awnings, feeling like the city was holding its breath. I almost left early. Almost booked that train to Berlin. Then the sky cracked open. The sunset that followed wasn't just beautiful—it was earned. Orange light bouncing off wet cobblestones, canal reflections doubled in intensity, the whole city glowing like it had been waiting for this moment too. I realized I'd been rushing through places, chasing perfect weather, missing the buildup. Amsterdam's gray days weren't obstacles. They were the setup. Some of travel's best moments require you to wait them out. To trust that the sky will eventually clear, that patience pays off in ways you can't plan for. The rain stopped. The sunset delivered. I stayed two more days. #Travel #SlowTravel #Amsterdam

Amsterdam Rain: A Lesson in Patience
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should we squeeze belgium into our amsterdam-paris trip?

So, my wife and I are finally taking that big Europe trip we’ve talked about for years—just the two of us, no kids, no work emails, just pure adventure. We’re flying into Amsterdam on a Saturday morning, and flying out of Paris the following Sunday. Sounds simple, right? But here’s where I’m stuck: do we try to squeeze in a night or two in Belgium (like Bruges or Ghent) on our way to Paris, or is that just asking for trouble? I mean, I love the idea of wandering those old Belgian streets, maybe sampling some real Belgian waffles (not the frozen kind from Costco), but I’m worried we’ll end up spending more time hauling suitcases on trains than actually enjoying ourselves. Last time we tried to cram too much into a trip, we spent more time looking for our hotel than actually seeing the sights. Has anyone actually done this route? Did you regret adding Belgium, or was it the highlight? And if you did stop, which city felt more worth it—Bruges or Ghent? I’d hate to miss out, but I also don’t want to come home more tired than when I left. Anyone else ever feel like these travel decisions are harder than picking a new doctor? Let me know what you’d do! #EuropeTravel #TravelDecisions #Amsterdam #Paris #Belgium #Travel

should we squeeze belgium into our amsterdam-paris trip?