"Amazing City" Amsterdam by Boca24

Amsterdam Travel Guide: 10,059 reviews and 20,891 photos

First Trip

Amsterdam (all of Holland) is an amazing place. It is truly the crossroads of the world, you can meet people from every part of the world there.

My frist trip was in August of 2003 and I wasn't sure what to expect. Amsterdam has a "bad reputation" - many look at you funny when you tell them where your going. The assume that the only reason your going there is for Drugs and Prostitutes. And prior to going there, that is really all I knew about Amsterdam.

When I got there I saw there is so much more to this must-see city and I can't wait for my return trip in August of 04.

Second Trip

Just returned from my second trip to Amsterdam. And the city is so much better the second time. Having been there once before gave me the advantage of being able to skip some othe basic sites and take in more of the city.

Also it allowed me to visit certain sites more indepth than last time. I also used this as an opportunity to take some more day trips outside of Amsterdam.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Cross-roads of the world
Cons:Drug Dealers

Last visit to Amsterdam: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Jul 26, 2005
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Tourist Traps (4)
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Hotels (1)
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Warnings and Dangers (2)
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Off The Beaten Path (4)
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Written May 16, 2004

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snuggie Sep 22, 2008 at 2:18 AM

some great info on Amsterdam.Thanks.
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Jim_Eliason Aug 20, 2005 at 11:00 AM

great page!
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craic Jun 10, 2005 at 9:01 AM

Bowling with edam, very funny!
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Rachael71 Jun 9, 2004 at 5:31 AM

Thanks for the Boom Chicago tip, it sounds like something we'll enjoy when we go next month. :-)
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pieter_jan_v May 30, 2004 at 1:02 AM

Nice tips, I loved the Edam ones. PJ
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JetlagCity May 18, 2004 at 3:33 PM

Cheese bowling, sounds like something out of Wisconsin! I'll only get a glimpse of this city for one day next month, but I'm very much looking forward to it!