After a day spent scouring around the Dutch countryside with windmills, cows, and open green pastures the modern, stainless steel and glass structure of the downtown hotel lobby felt foreign and cold. On a shiny mahogany desk, I signed the check-in form and politely refused the help of a bellboy to carry my overnight suitcase and bags of cheese. A few minutes later I regretted my decision as I struggled to get into the elevator, which turned out to be a clear glass trap running along ...