Amsterdam
Amsterdam was always high on the list of places to visit. The infamous party town lived up to expectations and more.We were lucky enough to have some partners in crime for our time in The Dam. Sylvia (relo of Dave's) and her partner Mark were up for the adventure too.
We managed to score a cheap hotel in a good location and off we set. Instead of driving, we left the car in Rotterdam and got the train.
The centre of town comprises of two nightlife hotspots.
The Red Light District was described as the 'Unconventional' side in my guide book. Lots of wares on display, of all dimensions and vintages. Fun to take a look.
The 'Conventional' side has heaps of bars, clubs and of course the infamous coffee shops. Things have gone a little strange however, as Holland has followed Ireland and Oz in banning all tobacco smoking in pubs, restaurants etc. Cannabis is not considered a tobacco, so people are free to buy and smoke cannabis in coffee shops but they cannot smoke a fag.....Weird.We went out the first night and had lots of fun, the next day we decided to join the masses on bikes and do a city cycle tour. However our Dutch tour guide was funny for all the wrong reasons. He wasn't very forthcoming with the information and he seemed to have a smart ass comment for everyone who passed. If only we could understand Dutch!! Perhaps from Amsterdam's 'Unconventional' school of tour guides!!!
All in all we loved Amsterdam. I can understand why it is so popular with Stag and Hen nights. It's perfect for a group weekend away.
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