Amsterdam

The Netherlands is a European country beaming with amazing cities such as Amsterdam. With around 725,000 people living in this city, you will find a unique reputation for tolerating things other cities and countries would ban. For example, while only 5% of the population indulges, marijuana and other soft drugs are enjoyed in coffee houses.

Additionally, Amsterdam and other cities in the Netherlands are known around the world for supporting sex change operations. Even with this interesting system, you will discover Amsterdam is known for other things such as the tulip fields seen in the photograph. Hotel accommodates are very clean and the people extremely hospitable. The city also offers a number of excellent restaurants with incredible cuisine. Since there are many communities living in the Netherlands, in addition to local dishes, you will also find Italian, Chinese, Indonesian, Turkish, and Surinamese food.

Tulips of Netherlands

Of course, you cannot overlook the shopping, which is simply incredible. Because of its natural beauty and wide variety of things to see and do, people visiting the Netherlands often return time after time. For people who appreciate history and culture, Amsterdam has a wealth of concert halls, theaters, dance venues, and museums. However, the one thing you will notice everywhere you go and regardless of what you do is the laid-back attitude of the local people.

Then if you prefer, you can take a leisurely stroll along the many canals, all beautifully lined with trees, bordered by charming streets lined with gabled houses, as well as 17th century warehouses. Because Amsterdam is not that large, a number of places can be explored on foot or if you like, you can rent bicycles. With the unique blend of old and new, this particular city in the Netherlands is considered a great hangout. For example, you will commonly see bicycles riding on the same streets as new BMWs, strong beer made by monks served in modern cafes, and older shops located right next door to new, contemporary shops.

Most people who visit fall in love with the funky mix. For entertainment, you can go skating through the countryside of Friesland, enjoy a number of carnivals in the month of February where people where silly and colorful costumes, take part in the Holland Festival each summer, and if you enjoy jazz, enjoy the North Sea Jazz Festival held each July in Hague, the world’s largest jazz junket. You can be sure you will cherish your time in the Netherlands, walking away with a newfound appreciation for this wonderful country.