Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sitting at a cafe in the bustling city straat (street) along the canal, my rental bike chained up to a pole, I am struck by the casual and functional nature of this city. I watch a business man descend from his office and unlock his bike, soft leather brief case in hand. The laid back lifestyle here seems to promote a sense of calm that washes through that pent up energy and frustration that seems to build in the bustle if the west. People just seem happier and...