"syllybabe's Amsterdam Experience" Amsterdam by syllybabe


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I arrived in Amsterdam mid-afternoon on a cold, windy, cloudy day last Feb. 26th. Most flights coming in and going out of Schiphol were at least an hour late due to the fact that only 1 runway could be used.
The 2hr. 20min. flight had so much turbulence on the last 30 mins. that I almost promised myself I was never going to travel again...this week, I mean ;-p!
Amsterdam, though, was worth every second of misery I had on that flight.
It may have been the last stop of this trip to Europe but it certainly didn't disappoint.

Sweeter...The Second Time Around

June 2,2002
Spent 2 fantastic days in Amsterdam this time and my memories are ones that will last a long, long time. There was so much beauty but I left while I was still in a dream state.
The Floriade surprised me. I wasn't expecting much because I originally wanted to visit Keukenhof, but it was wonderful. See my travelogue for pics. If you get a chance to go, do so. It's worth the trip and they will be open til October.
I arrived from Milan on the 29th of May and although my flight out wasn't til the 31st, my visa was only good until the 30th and I was either going to risk staying an extra day or, check in and clear customs by the 30th and wait in Schiphol for my flight. I didn't want to do either but I am lucky I have dutch friends who called immigrations and asked what my best option was and I got the green and go to stay another night to relax.

  • Last visit to Amsterdam: May 2002
  • Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
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    rbosch Mar 18, 2005 at 11:25 AM Report Abuse

    Its not the cheapes: that's the shelter city in the redlight district and shelter jordan... You'll make the best friends ever... Christain background but not pushy. Downside: curfew at 1 pm and no alcohol inside Roger

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    VincentJJ Nov 7, 2004 at 3:25 AM Report Abuse

    Yehyeh,for your friend...... Nice story....... Next time keukenhof?! (April/May) greets from Holland.

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    JetlagCity Jun 29, 2004 at 4:22 PM Report Abuse

    Sounds like you had a fun time here! 2:00 isn't such a strange time for a beer - that's how I know I'm on vacation, because I can have a beer earlier in the day! : )

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    KiraLovesTraveling May 6, 2004 at 4:38 PM Report Abuse

    I found this hostel on a website too! I'll be staying there when I visit Amsterdam in a few months--thanks for the pic and the comments about it. : )

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    safardreams Sep 14, 2003 at 4:47 AM Report Abuse

    Hi syl, you have a bunch of stuff here. For just 1 day! Thanks, David

  • martin6661 Aug 3, 2003 at 6:24 AM Report Abuse

    It was still openin May2003

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    heywinks Aug 1, 2003 at 12:05 PM Report Abuse

    I loved Amsterdam! I would have loved to see the tulips when I went though :( I was there for too short a time...

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    garridogal Jul 6, 2003 at 2:11 PM Report Abuse

    I love the randomness of seeing a bagpipe player in the middle of Dam Square. Too funny!

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    Jim_Eliason Jun 22, 2003 at 4:57 AM Report Abuse

    Great page, Syl. I will be there in a couple of weeks, any tips?

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    kenmerk Jun 19, 2003 at 12:03 AM Report Abuse

    Nice "for a friend" shopping tip, Syl, and... Who is that molesting poor David?

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