Access to mobility is one of my very favorite things about the Netherlands. You see six-year-old children and 80-year-old men and women cycling everywhere. Wheelchair-bike contraptions and people with crutches cycling wherever they need to go.
Public transit in cities is good, and public transit between cities is amazing (although a bit expensive). And it’s normal for a city of 150,000 people to have 10,000 bike parking spots at the train station.
If you travel over a certain distance to work by public transit, your company is legally required to reimburse you up to a certain amount (which will cover your expense unless you travel far).
On average in a large city like Amsterdam, every residence is within 1 km of a grocery store and other basic needs.
Getting ‘local’ produce here means it was likely grown within 30 min driving of your home.
I’m with you that this all makes for a great standard of living that isn’t related to your paycheck.
That young girl in the school uniform, that’s what did it for me🥲. Thanks for the trail info, I will search for more information in English, as I plan to be in Portugal in October for about three weeks visiting hiking spots around the country.
I love the idea of a 15 minute city! I think my area of Brooklyn would qualify. No car needed, access to parks, markets, shopping, entertainment - all within 15 (maybe 20) minutes. This is my dream, especially as I'm looking towards retirement in 5-ish years and remaining active. Thank you for talking about this.
Great article on the great things about Setúbal! Agreed. You got upstaged a little by that Thai ad though, trying to write this through teary eyes! ❤️
No kidding, right?! When the little girl showed up in her school uniform, I definitely teared up.
It must be so nice to have the beaches and the nature reserve nearby.
Access to mobility is one of my very favorite things about the Netherlands. You see six-year-old children and 80-year-old men and women cycling everywhere. Wheelchair-bike contraptions and people with crutches cycling wherever they need to go.
Public transit in cities is good, and public transit between cities is amazing (although a bit expensive). And it’s normal for a city of 150,000 people to have 10,000 bike parking spots at the train station.
If you travel over a certain distance to work by public transit, your company is legally required to reimburse you up to a certain amount (which will cover your expense unless you travel far).
On average in a large city like Amsterdam, every residence is within 1 km of a grocery store and other basic needs.
Getting ‘local’ produce here means it was likely grown within 30 min driving of your home.
I’m with you that this all makes for a great standard of living that isn’t related to your paycheck.
That young girl in the school uniform, that’s what did it for me🥲. Thanks for the trail info, I will search for more information in English, as I plan to be in Portugal in October for about three weeks visiting hiking spots around the country.
Many thanks!
I love the idea of a 15 minute city! I think my area of Brooklyn would qualify. No car needed, access to parks, markets, shopping, entertainment - all within 15 (maybe 20) minutes. This is my dream, especially as I'm looking towards retirement in 5-ish years and remaining active. Thank you for talking about this.