Tips 1 - 7 of 7 Amsterdam Local Customs
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Beer is the usual drink and seems to be usually consumed in small glasses. You can get a half Litre if you want and the barman will be ok if you ask for a pint. Beer is served in wet glasses and comes with a big frothy head. That's the way the Dutch drink it.
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English speaking people with little or no knowledge of other languages will love it here. Yes, everybody does speak English. Even if you try to be polite and speak Dutch, they will speak English to you. No language problems here.
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When you call into the Kiosk outside the CS for public transport tickets, be sure to pick up a copy of the 'Tourist Guide to public transport in Amsterdam' This is a great little booklet, in 6 languages, giving details of what type of transport and tickets are available. There are maps and transport maps and a list of all he major sights and how to get to them. And it's free. Make sure you get one. Also watch out for maps showing temporary changes to public transport, on the counter.
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Try to pick up a copy of the Visitors Guide to Amsterdam. This is a mini 'Yellow Pages' and is available in most hotels, free of charge. It has loads of information, a classified section, a list of Restaurants, details of public transport and a great map. A handy little book to have in your pocket.
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Go Where the Locals Go. This is a smashing fold up map and guide. The map is an illistrated very large scale map and the guide in Dutch and English covers just about everything. It costs 3.50 Hfls and is great value.
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People seem to eat earlier here that in other countries. Best to be in your chosen Restaurant by about 7.30 pm. Having said that, they don't appear to have a "second sitting" as such and you will not be rushed through your meal or hurried to leave.
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If you want to bring home cheese and the most popular cheese in Holland is Gouda (pronounce it with a h not a g) and comes in various conditions. It's probably enough to go for Jong (young) and Oude (old). If you're there in June get some Graskaas. Its very mild young Gouda and is beautiful. Best to buy your cheese in any Albert Heijn Supermarket. There?s a big one behind the Royal Palace open late and also on Sundays. Buy vacuum packed cheese with a long date. If you see cheeses you think you might like asking to try them is never a problem. Also Albert Heijn will vacume any chese you like, which will give it a much better life than if just wrapped.
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i found u at the old sailor;p Happy Birthday! | FOotFetish Mon Jul 19, 2004 14:55 UTC
Wow, great amsterdam pages and the church in red light district?Weddings there sure add to the festive mood. | margaretvn Sun Jul 18, 2004 07:41 UTC
a great page with good info and beautifully written. Try the stinging nettle cheese - it is lovely. | gkitzmil Mon Mar 29, 2004 17:51 UTC
I am guessing that you are the "Ken" in the pic with Rene. Your pictures are great and tips are really helpful! -- Thanks, Greg |
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