Here are some things I want to remember next time around:
1. Factor in distance and walking time (if you are as frugal as me with your money and don't want to take an expensive cab everywhere this will be important).
2. Know the hostel and address the day before arrival. Finding one the day of is harder than it sounds without a phone and thinking you will have no where to stay in a foreign country is a little nerve wrecking. Or a lot, if you are me!
3. Always ask about price! The hotel I was in last night had a pamphlet of all the things they offer - one of which being a "buffet breakfast" (more like continental) and there was no price listed so I assumed it was included in the room cost. I ate some fruit and a croissant and was charged £10 at checkout. Not cool.
4. Not all French folks are rude.. Most of them seem to be, however a couple have stopped to ask me if I needed help finding something. So I've learned to just ask for help! If they don't want to, they will tell you or pretend to not speak English.
5. Talking with people you love after experiencing rough days abroad is very helpful! :)
I'm excited to take the train to Amsterdam tomorrow as it will be my first time being on one and I won't have to walk! It is also just about 5 minutes from my hostel! I knew I'd be walking a lot but didn't expect this much! It took me an hour and a half to get to the hostel today - and I have a brisk walk! Glad I have good walking shoes!
