Language : Despite me only having about a week of Dutch knowledge (props to youtube, duolingo and exchange students!!) before my departure and the high proficiency of the majority of the Dutch in both English and German as well as Dutch, I was able to get around with ease. It was actually quite weird at first to be in another country with its own official language yet hear English used so widespread and flawlessly aahha. With this being said I knew enough to ask for directions /help, order food and read the menu and go shopping in the supermarket. Plus language lessons from pedestrians or shopkeepers are always fun:) Transportation : I don't think I've ever seen so many bikes nor a city as "bike friendly" as Amsterdam. The bike lanes are more plentiful and better defined than their 4 wheeled counterparts. Driving a car in the city honestly would make no sense as the amount of parking is almost 0 and the streets are very small. Due to the large amount of ca...
Documenting the climb—insights, personal growth, and the lessons learned along the way