... Instagram ©2020 Rick Steves… I would like to do a sociological study of race and prostitution in Amsterdam. After reading these excerpts, you can head on over to get the full story of her first day ever in that amazing hemisphere: When I experience a new place for the fir I agreed with what Jules said: Most places are not as picturesque as you imagine they might be, but Villefranche is. I want to raise kids who are cultured from a young age, but I probably won't bring them frequently until they are teenagers and can appreciate the art, the food and the other cultural differences — because all this stuff is expensive!! It really is — with its warm, pastel-colored buildings perched on the hillside, the sandy beaches sprinkled with vacationing French families and the glittering white yachts anchored in the glimmering blue, blue water. During this past spring I worked Saturdays in the Travel Center at Europe Through the Back Door to earn money, and at the same time, while researching and answering customers' travel questions, I learned a fair amount about travel. We met some Seattle friends at the Musée d'Orsay. I was surprised there were no male prostitutes in the windows. Jackie debated between Morocco and India. The view from the water of the glowing hillside Cinque Terre villages and the stars was magnificent. Living a month in a rustic village a world away from the comforts of America, Jackie became part of a family so different…and yet (as she learned) clearly so much the same. Both as a concerned parent and an exacting travel writer, I read through her journal thinking I could spiff it up. I wish I’d had the same opportunity when I was in high school. Don't walk alone at night...you've planned your trip so well. But isn’t it best to live by the culture of the country you are living in, for a short vacation, or for the rest of your life. We visited the Doge's Palace, which was pretty incredible, with most of the walls covered in paintings. I was so worried we would never be able to make it to Nice today, or tomorrow, or even all weekend because I had tried to change the reservations a while ago and had been told there were absolutely no other availabilities this weekend. Rick, you and Anne should be extremely proud of your daughter! You're so independent and I'm proud of you...don't forget to wear sunscreen. We visited the Van Gogh Museum. While riding the escalator down to the train terminal we heard beeps, signifying the train was about to depart, so we rushed to board it. It's not a bad place for young people, either. This morning we rented bikes and biked to the Dutch Resistance Museum, which I found to be very high quality. thank you so much for sharing your trip with us. see our FAQ. My travel partner this time around is Juliana. Today we returned to Villefranche with Erin and Galen because we wanted to lie on sandy beaches (not the rocky ones found in Nice). I learned about one young female revolutionary, Hannie, who was part of the violent Dutch Resistance against the Nazis. Either my taste is not sophisticated enough — or just not weird enough — to appreciate some of the bizarre "art." Rick, just read Jackie’s full trip report. Yesterday two of them told me there was going to be a party in Monterosso, and my friends and I should go with them on their boat. - Many prostitutes are members of a prostitutes' union to advocate the government for their needs. ", ©2020 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | We visited the Picasso Museum too. I'm kind of freaking out right now because, so far, I've failed to make many friends with strangers. While searching for lunch we stumbled into the Red Light District, which took away most of my appetite. It will be just me and my friend, Juliana. I can't believe Anne Frank was just one in many thousands to go into hiding in Amsterdam. I'm excited to discover tricks at being thrifty to keep a low budget, excited to make friends in hostels and bars, excited to get lost in Prague, excited to observe the convergence of cultures in Istanbul, and just ready to be totally independent. We got a free ride on the Fat Tire Bike Tour, thanks to the association with my dad. Is the price disparity just because of supply and demand? I usually assume my elders don't have any interest in me, so I leave them alone. I would never patronize the institution, and I can't help being judgmental of those who do. Here are a few random bits from her latest entry. Rick Steves is an author, activist, travel writer by profession and American by nationality. I think you have a second generation travel writer on your hands!! And she’s written a journal about her experience. I hope you can enjoy at least browsing through her Morocco photos. I think that is a great way to learn how other parts of the world lives. Posted by Maryann (near NY, NJ, USA) on 07/12/09 05:05 PM. Upon arrival we boarded a very crowded vaporetto boat to go down the Grand Canal to our hotel near St. Mark's Square. I think alot of us agree with Dean, that Jim Humberd could lay off the comments already! Read Jackie's adventures as she explored Europe for the first time without parents the summer of 2008. While taking the Métro from the train station to the rue Cler neighborhood, Jules and I remembered how much we love the Métro system in Paris. Galen's grandparents are letting us stay at their apartment, which is kind of halfway between the beach and the train station in Nice. She will learn on her own in a country where English is not widely spoken. I immediately remembered the last time I was here because I was so mesmerized by the display of Anthony's tongue, vocal cords, and lower jaw. We were too cheap to pay three euros to see the marijuana garden downstairs. The canals and green parks are beautiful. Read Jackie and her best friend Zoe's adventures as they explored the Iberian Peninsula together in the summer of 2009. Or is it completely and simply racist — Amsterdam's society says African prostitutes are worth less? Also, this train was direct to Nice, unlike the other one where we would have had to transfer. Jules and I took the RER line (it's like a Métro that goes outside the city) to the suburbs to visit where she used to live in fourth grade. Yes, I've been to Europe about 18 times before. It's not pretty. When I addressed it before, I only listed several interesting factoids. If you have not been following this blog, do take a look. We went to Turkey this past August which was our first experience in an Islamic country. I am sure you and wife are very proud of her right now. Hello, Rick and Jackie! The woman there told me I would need to transfer in Milan and Monterosso to get to Vernazza. what a great journal. This morning we took the train to Venice. From the way the museum explained the Resistance, it seems the Dutch were very brave during those terrible few years of Nazi occupation. As always an excellent posting.The way you write is awesome.Thanks. Adding more information will be more useful. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, 06/22/2015 02:21pm EDT | Updated December 6, 2017. We grabbed dinner in a beautiful park, Parc Monceau. French girls aren't very approachable. After hearing about all the risks they took looking out for each other, I admire those Dutch very much. The First Steves on South American Soil Jackie, thanks for the charming report of your experiences! 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