Where, of all the places you have never been, do you want to go to most?
India
Where do you most want to go back to?
The Netherlands. Also, I’d like to explore more of the little cities in the South of France (Beaulieu-sur-mer, ville-franche sur mer)
Favourite City?
Absolutely New York. I'm coming back!!!
Least favourite city?
Brussels.
Do you speak other languages?
I speak French, hope to be fluent one day. I can say a few words in a smattering of other languages.
Best airport?
Schipol. Lovely airport to sleep in (comfortable couches, quiet, stores open early). Heathrow is nice too.
Worst airport?
Charleroi in Belgium. Sleeping here was not pleasant...
Best travel tips?
Always pack light. You really only need one pair of jeans for a short trip, one pair of shoes (that you can walk in but that look nice) plus flipflops for the shower if you’re staying in a hostel. A small hand towel suffices to dry yourself off, no need to lug around a regular-sized one. Shampoo can serve as soap. An excellent map can make all the difference in a trip, so invest! Don’t eat out for every meal while traveling but buy fresh bread, cheese and fruit at grocery stores or markets and enjoy a picnic in a park, then enjoy one really great meal per day at a restaurant or cafe. Always learn how to say “hello,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” in the local language.
Do your research before you leave. This applies to pretty much everything--where you're staying, transportation, things to do. it’s much more satisfying to discover really interesting, unusual things to do in a city in advance than to wander aimlessly with the maddening tourist throng and end up where everyone else ends up because you didn’t prepare. But leave plenty of room open for improvisation--sometimes it's fun to get lost.
TAKE IT EASY. Be active, see things, plan things, but you don’t have to move at a frantic pace. Each day is so much more enjoyable when you've gotten a full night's sleep and spend sufficient time relaxing.
Some of my fondest travelling memories involve conversations with locals that in several cases have led to lasting interactions or even friendship. Travelling alone has many advantages, but it’s important to stay open to meeting people on your journey.
