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La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 46K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 17:35

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Editorial Summary

The creator recounts a twenty-three day voyage on the MS Rotterdam, marking his first cruise to Europe. The journey begins with a transatlantic crossing where the ship passes over the wreckage site of the Titanic. The itinerary includes several United Kingdom ports, such as Plymouth, where he explores the history of the Mayflower, and Dover, where he views the White Cliffs and Leeds Castle. In Canterbury, he visits the cathedral and reflects on historical literature. The cruise continues to the Netherlands, featuring the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam and the historic windmills of Kinderdijk. In Norway, the creator visits the Vigeland sculpture park, the Folk Museum, and the Norwegian Maritime Museum in Oslo, as well as a ski jump arena. The trip proceeds to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he explores the Christianborg Palace, Tivoli Gardens, and the Little Mermaid statue. The final leg of the journey includes stops in Scotland, visiting Inverness, the ruins of Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, and Edinburgh Castle. Throughout the trip, the creator highlights both major historical landmarks and small, everyday cultural details that define each unique location.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Rotterdam
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Rotterdam
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Transatlantic Β· 23 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

what was amazing on this cruise is that we took a path that took us right over the wreckage of the Titanic

I've always been fascinated by the Titanic and the search for the Titanic and so to have this moment where we stopped at the wreckage field it was it was pretty amazing

the White Cliffs of Dover have captured the imagination of Travelers for hundreds of years they've been written about in books they've been sung about in songs and it was really an amazing experience

the Windmills of kinderdike date back to the 18th century of course they are a UNESCO world heritage site they really stand as a testament to Dutch Ingenuity and Engineering

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Take a canal tour in Copenhagen to see the Little Mermaid statue
βœ“Visit the Windmills of Kinderdijk for a glimpse into Dutch engineering

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not enough time at some ports β€” Plan excursions carefully to maximize time at each stop

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some amazing things to see on a first European cruise?
QWhat historical sites can be visited during a transatlantic cruise to Europe?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam
Copenhagen4 Happy Bacon
Dover4 Happy Bacon
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