Considering the Hotel Heemskerk in Amsterdam?
A VT member wrote the following comment about visiting Amsterdam:
by doobrajohn
There was definately a lack of inhibition and reserve in the personalities I witnessed. In the States there are specific guidelines, ('Ignorance of the law is no excuse') which for the most part are challenged by the ignorant or people who don't mind the posibility of making their home in jail. Although I couldn't participate in the consumption of drugs due to my career, I was in awe of the Coffee Shops and the freedom for those who wanted to, to purchase marijuana, hash and mushrooms without the fear of arrest. The place was so laid back, it reminded me of a giant 70's party. I'm sure they have their scraps (fights) like most any place on earth does, I saw no indication of trouble, only smiles and laughter.