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11 Reviews There are a lot of rainy days in the Netherlands, but some of those days it rains only a bit for a short while. When it rains harder, it is often also windy, so an umbrella can be blow away sometimes....
8 Reviews Pare your crap down & pack light! I work for an airline loading freight & luggage & have found a travel-type backpack to be the best of all worlds. Travel-type packs have the option of protecting the...
10 Reviews Definitely wear comfortable shoes while walking around in Amsterdam. You'll do a lot of walking. I went in October so it was cold and the wind was pretty powerful. Wear a coat and bring a hat and...
39 Reviews There used to be an Easyinternet place nearby but that has closed. I really had to struggle to find an Internet Centre near the Centraal Station. Here is a good one: City Phone Internet, Nieuwendijk...
18 Reviews During my six-day trip in August, there was only one day that it didn't rain at all. I had to buy two umbrellas and one rain jacket on different occasions before I decide to carry at least one...
2 Reviews Mark all of your bags with ID tags. Tie a ribbon around your luggage so you can ID them when you arrive. The AP is a jungle and this will make it easier for you. Don't expect to go to the country side...
6 Reviews Be careful when you look up to all those nice facades! And try to stand still or you could bang your head into either a lamppost or another person trying to pass you by. If you are a walk, talk and...
6 Reviews Amsterdam is a casual city, so you don't need to bring a lot of dressy clothes unless you are there for business meetings. We saw people wearing jeans in most of the restaurants we went to. However,...
6 Reviews Exchange point in Amsterdam: Exchange Corporation Damrak 12 1012 LG AMSTERDAM Telefoon +3120-6248120 Where: when you come out of Central Station, walk straight on, that's Damrak American...
2 Reviews Don't forget your camera ! Amsterdam is very beautiful. For SLR Users , come with wide and zoom lenses , batteries , charger and maybe more memory cards. I use RAW when taking pictures so i returned...
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Where to get your laundry done.
ATLC Says: Dutch people do their own laundry. I've not seen a household where there is no washing machine. So laundromats are few and far between. However, if you do...
lina112 Says: We went in March and weather was very cold, not rain and some sunny so put on my luggage winter cloth and confortable shoes there is lot to walk in...
malianrob Says: In the winter time, it is cold here. It is freezing! But when you walk in doors its really hot so layer up. Bring scarfs and gloves too. I brought my uugs...
It can be every kind of weather
kilat Says: A little bag for under your coat, to protect your wallet from pickpockets. Bring good walkingshoes, the canals are beautifull for a walk, but the streets are...
donn85 Says: JUST BRING A BACKPACK U DONT NEED A SUITCASE I WAS IN AMSTERDAM FOR A WEEK ALL I BROUGHT WAS 2 PAIRS OF JEANS 4 SHIRTS AND 2 HOODIES YOU DONT NEED ALOT OF...
Robin922 Says: While a seasoned traveler will most likely know, for first timers it can be a little bit of a shocker.Skycaps & bell hops are not part of the local culture! You...
Robin922 Says: Especially for Americans who drink more than their fair share of coffee, I would suggest packing some. While the coffee served here is wonderful, it's sold by...
Carmela71 Says: The main shopping areas are the Leidsestraat between the Leidseplein and Spui, and the Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk. There are large stores near the Munt Tower,...
tompt Says: There is absolutely nothing you can´t buy when you are in Amsterdam. So no worries, if you forgot something simple buy it! Amsterdam likes to make...
lucyguajardo Says: don't be worried about what thigs you bring to Amsterdam, be careful about things you take to your country, remember some thing you can buy with out problems...
DanielF Says: You do not need to bring a full suitcase, because shopping in A'dam is really fun. If you are a shopping victim, A'dam is the place for you. The main shopping...
danmcf Says: Actually, there are a few things easily available in A'dam that you definitely should not pack. Whether it's some truly disgusting pornography or a little...
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ealgisi Says: Comfortable walking shoesCoat / rain coat, umbrella, maybe cotton gloves, warm clothes
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4 Reviews and 488 Opinions We almost stayed here. Looked like a charming hotel, although we didn’t see the rooms. It’s in a...
5 Reviews and 650 Opinions “But New Amsterdam remained comparatively intact. The tongues of nearly every European nation were...
10 Reviews and 991 Opinions It was amazing to find such a special hotel in the middle of Amsterdam. I was surprised even if my...
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Q: Hi all We are joinng a Rhine River Cruise from Amsterdam in June but will be spending a few days in the city before hand. I am...
A: This may help: http://www.amsterdamcruise.nl/Custom/ACP/ You can then click on the link that gives you a map of Amsterdam, plus one of where the port is. As the...
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God made the Dutch, but the Dutch made Holland
I have had the opportunity to visit Amsterdam 7 times without going to a coffee house - seems almost unbelievable!! (then again who wants to be stoned out of your mind in a beautiful place like...
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PetraE and I have taken several breaks in Amsterdam between 2002 and 2007 because we love it so much. This place is fun and lively and colourful and there is so much going on and so many interesting...
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KWAKOE FESTIVAL The festival of the Surinamese community, every Saturday and Sunday from July 5 until August 10, 2008, 13-23 hrs. From the website: The Kwaku Summer Festival is the biggest...
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Amsterdam, where the Dutch money is spend
Amsterdam, our historical and (too) tolerant capitol has a name that goes in between famous and infamous. The canals with their typical houses enchant many tourists, the Dam(-square) is a great place...
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