Falling in love with a new city || Amsterdam

 

Hey guys!

I recently got back from my long awaited trip to Amsterdam - and I absolutely freaking LOVED it. I had no idea what to expect, since it was Harry's idea to visit, and I'd never considered going there before. The city has such a subtle beauty, not in the delicate, elegant way that Paris does, or the hectic way that Barcelona is a wonderful place to visit. My tour guide on our moonlit canal cruise told me that there are more bikes than people in Amsterdam, and I can definitely believe it - I feel like you have to be more on the lookout for bikes than any other transport vehicle.



 

 

To me, Amsterdam is probably completely different to anyone else, its one of those cities where you take away something unique. For some people, its the flexible substance laws that are attractive, and I was a bit apprehensive for that reason (I mean, how do you know what cake you can trust?) To be honest, I think if you don't go looking for those aspects, you rarely come into contact with them, and that's what I loved most I think. The city doesn't ask for anything from you, you just take from it what you want and leave feeling so content - if you couldn't tell, I had a whale of a time!

 

 

 

In terms of what I would recommend doing when you're there, I think it's difficult to say because everyone has different expectations of a city visit. For me, I don't prioritise museums and art galleries, because I find it very challenging to focus in that respect. I would definitely recommend however, the Iamsterdam sign outside the Rijksmuseum, and the Anne Frank House (although PLEASE try and book online beforehand, I stood in a 2.5 hour queue in -3 temperatures and I barely escaped with my toes intact.) I would say to visit Damrak, and Vondelpark is so tranquil that its a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle. My favourite part of the trip was 100% a canal cruise that we went on during our last night, which involved a 1.5 hour cruise through the lit canals, with pizza and Ben and Jerry's - how can that not sound appealing??

 

There is no doubt in my mind that I want to go back to this city someday, and experience it a second time around, on a more personal level. Have you ever been to Amsterdam, or another beautiful city?