So you are planning your Holidays to Amsterdam? Million of tourists visit Amsterdam every year and if you haven’t visited yet, you are about to explore one of the most interesting places on Earth. There are many things that make Amsterdam (and The Netherlands) so unique. One of the main things you notice once you set foot in Amsterdam is the liberty of the people.
Amsterdam has become a place where anyone can express their cultural believes and you will see all kinds of people (from elegant business man to a hippie smoking weed in the street). On your arrival day on Amsterdam one of the things you will need to fix is your accommodation, tourist attractions and must-see places. There are plenty of tourist information offices where you can ask for a map of Amsterdam to begin your journey!
But… what makes Amsterdam so unique?
Canals: The canals of Amsterdam are one of the most beautiful elements of the country. The Netherlands is located under see level, which is the main reason why there are so many canals.
If you want to make the most out of your Holidays to Amsterdam, you must take a boat tour around the canals of city. You will get a ride you will never forget! There are different types of boat tours varying between 1 to 24 hours and with prices around €12.00.
Amsterdam Canals
Weed is Legal: There are hundreds of coffee shops in Amsterdam where the selling of weed is completely legal. Most coffee shops have a place to sit and have a good time with friends.
Many locals see these places as tourist traps, so there are big chances of you running into people from all countries. One of the most famous coffee shop is The Bulldog.
Clubbing: Amsterdam’s streets start getting very busy around 10pm when many locals and tourist gather up to party. One of the best places to go out in Amsterdam is Leidseplein, where you can find several nightclubs like Paradiso and Melkweg. Most of the Locals (specially students) drink mostly beer until the buddy can’t take it any more!
Prostitution is Legal: The Netherlands is one of the few countries where prostitution is legal. The Red Light District in Amsterdam is one of the top tourist attractions in The Netherlands. The best time of the day to walk through these streets is at night, preferably around 8pm, and you will be able to see prostitutes through the windows on the main streets.
There are some streets where prostitutes are open to flirt with tourist interested in their services, hoping to do a little business. The RLD is one of the most beautiful areas of Amsterdam which you can not miss!
Bicycles: The most common way of transportation is obviously the bicycle! There are more bicycles than humans in The Netherlands. If you want to experience a real Dutch adventure, the best (and cheapest) option would be to rent a Bike. You can rent a bike in RentaBike.com for less than €9 Euros a day.
But sometimes biking can be a little exhausting and dangerous (many drunk students fall often into the water canals while drunk biking). So the best option to travel inside Amsterdam is by Tram. You can reach any place in Amsterdam by tram. Hourly tickets cost €2.50. If you are staying for longer than 5 days, the best option would be to buy a rechargeable traveling card (called OV-Chipcard) which you can use any time of the day.
