# 168 - Amsterdam to Anywhere: Our European Road Trip Without a Plan

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Podcast: [The Barn Philosopher](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-barn-philosopher-7027188)
Published: 2026-04-01T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thebarnphilosopher.podbean.com/e/168-amsterdam-to-anywhere-our-european-road-trip-without-a-plan/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qtv67wjzryhc57kq/FIN_Rita_Eruo_Feb26_Rita.mp3
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## Resource

In this episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby and Rita talk through their upcoming trip to Europe — or at least attempt to. The plan is simple: fly into Amsterdam, rent a car, and start heading south through Germany, eventually making their way to Sweden and Czechia… with no real plan for where to stay along the way. No bookings, no strict itinerary — just figuring it out as they go. As you might expect, the conversation includes a fair amount of uncertainty. At one point, they realize they’re not entirely clear on the difference between Swiss and Swedish — although they’re pretty confident one is from Switzerland and the other from Sweden. The finer details? Still a work in progress. It’s a mix of excitement, curiosity, and the kind of planning that relies more on confidence than preparation. If you enjoy a good adventure (even loosely defined), share this episode with someone who’d take a trip like this. Follow the show, leave a rating, and maybe embrace a little less planning the next time you head out.

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