There is never any ending to Paris and the memory of each person who has lived it differs from that of any other. We always returned to it no matter who we were or how it was changed or with what difficulties, or ease, it could be reached. Paris was always worth it and you received in return for whatever you brought to it. But this is how Paris was in the early days when we were very poor and very happy.
— Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast
Welcome! This is an online travel journal for my Summer 2009 trip to France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, which covers the following destinations:
- Paris
- Bayeux
- Mont-St-Michel
- Chartres
- Colmar
- Bruges
- Ghent
- Amsterdam
- Delft
- Den Haag
- Haarlem
- Zaanse Schans
Also, you should know that while I’ve embedded some photographs into the entries, many more from my trip are available on Flickr.
Enjoy!
DLG
The Independent Traveler 
Hi,
I enjoy reading your travel journal and looking at all the awesome photos. I have never travel solo before and are looking for some encouragement in cyberspace. You journal certainly helps.
cheers
Rob, NZ