Netherlands and London November 2025
I had to make a tough decision this year - I wanted to go to another European Pinball Tournament. There was the Austrian Pinball Open in the middle of September, the UK Pinball Open at the end of September, or the Dutch Pinball Open in November.
I went to the Dutch Pinball Open last year and had great fun. I did lousy because these are the best players coming in from all over Europe, but they were so friendly and I was (I think) the only American there. It become my pick, especially since I could book a fairly cheap flight since I am return ON Thanksgiving (not many want to fly that day).
I also wanted to go to the Dutch Pinball Museum in Rotterdam and the M.C. Escher Museum in The Hague. At the end though, I had 3 days left over - I could have done more Netherlands or pop to Brussels OR I COULD GO SEE STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW again!!!
I waited and waited until the date I wanted opened up and I quickly booked a first row balcony seat. This show plays on multiple levels and to see the whole thing, it's best to see it from above.
Of course, food tours were required all around. My first one is in Rotterdam, followed by a food/history to by the venerable Nigel Homer of HomersOdyssey Tours, and one in Amsterdam when I get back from London. I'm coming back one day early so I don't miss my flight home as happened to me in 2024 due to an airport delay. I'll be back early, so squeezed in a food tour and an English language comedy show.
But, but, but... You may ask about chocolate. Well, I have booked Jen with Chocolate Ecstasy Tours again. I want to go to London Chocolate as well as Charbonnel & Walker (Pink Champagne Truffles). I plan to bring a big suitcase. I may be trying other stuff.
Itinerary is complete. I leave on Tuesday, November 18th.