Paul Golding
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Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport Shuttle
Bought tickets online in advance for the shuttle from the airport into Milan to make life easy. When we arrived they claimed that the tickets, bought the previous week, had been used in 2023 and refused to accept proof of purchase and charged us again. 36 euros down the drain. Coach was dirty with litter. There are plenty of other companies looking for your trade on the same route so I advise trying an alternative!
La Vouivre
A slightly qwerky café where the crockery doesn't match, nor the furniture or even the decor but they have made a feature of this. The welcome was cordial if not overly friendly however they were very accommodating making room for our party despite being quite busy.
We only had a light lunch, mostly soups, but it was delicious and the tea was loose, in a strainer so you could get your ideal intensity of flavour which was perfect!
Would happily return any time.
We only had a light lunch, mostly soups, but it was delicious and the tea was loose, in a strainer so you could get your ideal intensity of flavour which was perfect!
Would happily return any time.
Museum Van Loon
Fascinating museum that you are unlikely to need to book in advance, unlike most places in Amsterdam.
Normally the exhibition informs the visitor about the historic Dutch family that lived here. When we visited we were informed on arrival that there was a temporary exhibition reflecting on the "people behind the wealth". This was incredibly well done and gave a voice to the slaves and servants that served the family. It was produced in collaboration with descendants of these people. It did obscure a lot of the normal exhibits but as we were warned about this before paying we really weren't bothered.
There's also a beautiful courtyard garden which we enjoyed greatly.
Normally the exhibition informs the visitor about the historic Dutch family that lived here. When we visited we were informed on arrival that there was a temporary exhibition reflecting on the "people behind the wealth". This was incredibly well done and gave a voice to the slaves and servants that served the family. It was produced in collaboration with descendants of these people. It did obscure a lot of the normal exhibits but as we were warned about this before paying we really weren't bothered.
There's also a beautiful courtyard garden which we enjoyed greatly.
Au petit chalet
Our party wanted "traditional" Swiss food so popped in here having looked in the window and decided that it looked okay. I would say that it's a little touristy but the welcome was warm and accommodating despite us not having a reservation.
The fondu was delicious and despite it looking like there wasn't much to dip in it there was actually plenty and we left feeling full! It helped having a fresh salad with it which also came as a good sized portion. One of our party opted for a pasta dish which they enjoyed.
The fondu was delicious and despite it looking like there wasn't much to dip in it there was actually plenty and we left feeling full! It helped having a fresh salad with it which also came as a good sized portion. One of our party opted for a pasta dish which they enjoyed.