YOUR TRIPPISTS
Holland has always been a great destination for backpackers visiting Europe. But besides the typical tourist traps there are so many other fun and crazy things in this country which a visitor rarely gets to see. By having our Trippists blog from Amsterdam and other cities in Holland, we try to show you what else we have to offer and why Amsterdam and Holland should not be missed on your list of places to see in Europe.
Your Crew
Svintha
Blond, 100% Dutch girl born in the northern part of Holland who nowadays
spends her weekdays at the office of the Netherlands Board of Tourism &
Conventions in New York as Marketing Manager. I traveled extensively,
lived and worked on several continents and am dedicated to putting
Trippist on the map
Janelle
An enthusiastic Amsterdam dweller from Minnesota obsessed with learning
and observation. Yet…my Dutch is still sadly mediocre (on a good day).
Biker extraordinaire, Caprese lover, pigeon hater, canal gazer. Oh yeah:
I'm a graduate student, which is the reason I'm officially here.
Bess Van Asselt
I am an international student from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana studying at the University of Amsterdam for Fall semester 2006
Michael Glennon
I like music with squeaks and snarls; sometimes I imagine 24 is the biggest number. Student of 'social theory and public affairs', which right now means reading all the time and preparing to talk about reading. Sociology = I'll be watching you...
Duck & Birdie
From the boardroom to the darkroom, from the jungle to the supermarket aisle,
Duck & Birdie are masters at combining the witty and intelligent with the
silly and crude. Started as a student prank, they now enjoy great popularity in
the Netherlands. Both endearing and repulsive, Duck & Birdie are remarkably
versatile in their consistent effort to redefine the boundaries of good taste.
In the Netherlands, their home country, Duck & Birdie are known as Fokke &
Sukke. From the moment Fokke & Sukke were born, in 1993, their names have
caused a multitude of giggles among our English-speaking friends, most of whom
won't believe that the resemblance with certain English verbs is simply a coincidence.
Duck & Birdie began their rise to stardom in 1994 in a renowned Amsterdam
student magazine.
Bicyclemark
Dispatches from a Portuguese-American, radical, activist-blogger, podjournalist, vlogger, and citizen reporter; living in Amsterdam.
Emily
A seasoned traveler from the towers of Wellesley College who prefers long walks through the city to long walks on the beach. As a sociology major, I am theoretically here to observe social behavior in a country different from my own, and actually here to experience Amsterdam's culture and have a good time.
Becky
Originally from Florida. As Amsterdam is the prettiest lil' village I've ever lived in, out of many, many a global cities over the past 8 years, I find its not difficult to fulfill the student's obligations while discovering adventures on a daily basis. With the help of friends, both Dutch and international, I have become intimately acquainted with this city over the year. Allow me to share..
Jayne
Jayne is a Canadian transplanted in the land of tulips. A chronic blogger and freelance copywriter, she has been living and loving Amsterdam for the past two years.
Sawyer Carter Jacobs
Sawyer Carter Jacobs is a Junior at The George Washington University. His most recent artistic contribution to this world came in the form of a feature length documentary outlining the struggle of those affected by Hurricane Katrina. The film is titled "Water-Proof" and should be officially premiering at film festivals across the United States this year. Mr. Jacobs has also written a collection of one act plays, each of which were professionally read in his hometown of Rochester, NY at The Geva Theatre. Currently Sawyer is studying at the University Of Amsterdam, where he is taking part in a Pre-Law Program.
Rachel
I grew up in Dixon, California, and migrated north to the state of Washington to attend Gonzaga University in Spokane. My area of study is political science and international relations. I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to have been doing just this for the last year in Europe, while studying. There amazing experiences that come from traveling; especially the lasting impressions they make on a person. Learning new things is high on my list of priorities. I live each day to the fullest, I am energetic and love being around people. I have gained a lot of knowledge about Rotterdam the past half a year; and hope to enlighten those who are interested in great places to see, explore and enjoy if it's a place you'd like to visit.
Alison
After a life spent mainly in various parts of the Deep South of the US (with a stopover in NYC where I acquired a cat, a dog and a boyfriend), I now unexpectedly find myself in Utrecht. When I'm not getting lightheaded from trying to master pronunciation of the Dutch G, I can be found wandering the city with camera and dog in hand, and making a go at becoming a freelance writer and editor.
