We spend 4 days in Amsterdam and I must say that it was really incredible. The beautiful Dutch architecture and numerous canals makes it well worthy of its nickname, "Venice of the North." Amsterdam is home to many museums, including the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. However, if you are really interested in the historical part of Amsterdam, I recommend a visit to the Anne Frank House. You get to witness first hand the living conditions of a Jewish family in hiding during WWII that inspired young Anne Frank to write her diary, which has sold millions of copies all over the world.
Amsterdam is also known as the worlds' most liberal city. There is an abundance of sex shops and "cafes" where the menu has a few more options other than coffee. Or you can go to the market and buy some fresh squeezed OJ and and some poffertjes, which are both incredibly delicious. Lets not forget the Red Light District, where women legally prostitute themselves. Walking through the Red Light District I noticed a lot of the girls on their phones, looking kinda bored. I guess they had to hold them since they didn't have any pockets.
Amsterdam is truly a lovely city though and well worth a visit. Just ignore the guy standing under a streetlight scratching his nose, mumbling "Hashish?". Getting around Amsterdam can be an adventure of its own. The city is laced with bike lanes for the thousands of bikers that speed through the city. You can also take it slow and enjoy lunch on a boat lazily drifting down the canal. Take a deep breathe and absorb all the wonderful smells in Amsterdam. You will hear a little voice in your head whisper, "I don't want to leave."
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