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Sausalito houseboat rentals - Near San Francisco
Sausalito, houseboat rentals off the beaten track When Jack Kerouac, the godfather of the beat generation, hit the road from the East to the West, he knew there was something going on in San Francisco. He loved the buzz around ‘San Fran’ and was one of the first to writes about Sausalito in the late 40’s, just after the Second World War. A lot has changed ever since, but not the great atmosphere of this unique houseboat community in the San Francisco Bay Area. As restless as Kerouac might have been, the houseboat community of Sausalito is just as relaxed as the countless water birds floating around. The artistic aspirations of the people living here and the artists that have visited this place can be felt in about every corner. Acid for breakfast Just to give you an example: one of the most iconic albums of the 20th century, 'Rumours' of Fleetwood Mac, was recorded here. Now that I think about it: how strange that the amazing song 'Albatross' was not recorded on this album... Anywa
A typical Paris houseboat holiday? Book a péniche!
The city of love, good food, and... houseboats! Paris is without doubt one of the most amazing cities in the world. The city of love, the city of good food, the city of… houseboats! The river Seine is home to dozens of floating homes, or ‘péniches’ as the French call them, and quite a lot of these boats are actually for rent! From the outside you would say it’s a dark and small place, but as soon as you enter these old steel boats, you’ll be surprised. Almost all the boats on the Seine, one of the most scenic things in Paris, are former freighters. And that explains the shape of these steel cargo ships: they are designed to fit in the French locks and canals exactly, without wasting precious space. This is why a typical ‘péniche’ is precisely 5,05 meters wide and 38,5 meters long. A lot of space, isn't it? Especially when you think of the size of an average hotel room in the city of love: not quite a ball room… Rent a péniche in Paris All that space, that must be a costly
Former ferry Loftboat Kralingen takes you back in time
Former ferry Loftboat Kralingen takes you back in time Rotterdam, the second city of The Netherlands, has always been the main city when it comes to shipping. Huge transcontinental companies such as the Rotterdam - America Line have taken millions of travellers overseas in the past centuries with huge cruise ships. But also smaller ships have a huge role in transporting people. One of them is the former ferry called 'Loftboat Kralingen'. It has been transformed into an amazing houseboat, that is for rent to all of those who love to stay at a genuine steel boat, in the shipping centre of the world: Rotterdam. This authentic steel boat has a 55 sqm room for the guests, with a private entrance, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with shower. On top of the deck you will see the New Meuse and the famous skyline of Rotterdam - actually the only real city skyline in the Netherlands! The atmosphere on board can be best described as private, cosy, authentic and rugged with a hint of romance.