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Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 12:49am On Mar 28, 2013 |
So was looking for a little break from work in the new year, since this weather was dragging on, decide a short break wouldnt be a bad idea- less planning, less packing, less expensive..you get the gist My first choice was Paris, then thought Cyprus or Turkey for a bit of sunshine, then Amsterdam Amsterdam stuck, less/no language barrier,clean, a bit quirky and orangey, tourist friendly, very good reviews with almost no complaint or rip offs, similar weather tick tick tick and plenty of information online- massive bonus plus they are non aggressive was reviewing the price and as usual didn't make my mind up, was busy swallowing the huge amount of information, reading reviews on tripadvisor etc etc- the accommodation/flight prices shooting up gradually until 2weeks to my leave date Main Aim was Visit the Museum and Parks Experience the City Canal Tour Experience the City Bike Ride and any extras finally booked the hotel, then the flight... Friday-Monday 2 Likes |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 12:51am On Mar 28, 2013 |
ive reduced the size as much as i can hope it works Double Decker Train noice 2 Likes
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 12:54am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Just Outside Amsterdam Zuid station, 5-7mins train ride from Schipol World Trade Centre Amsterdam
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 12:59am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Bicycles are probably more than cars in this city!!! different sizes, colours, style 2 Likes
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 1:11am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Hotel.. 1 Like
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 1:34am On Mar 28, 2013 |
was drizzling a bit on the way to the hotel..got in didnt even shower just slept off! had to wake up 5am to get the flight at 7.45 to be continued.. |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by outrage: 10:54am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Are you updating us in real time or this happend before? Either ways, it looks interesting.. Singing up. No forget snap those ashes inside show-glass, I always hear of them but wonder if its true and no weed up too much.. |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 12:18pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
not real time, 2 weekends ago will uodate later at home no pictures in the red light district- you might loose your camera! |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by Nobody: 1:32pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Dis Guy: not real time, 2 weekends agoLike what percentage of Netherlanders speaks English? |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by Nobody: 2:02pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
I love Amsterdam! Thanks for sharing Did you go to any of the art museums? fados4sure:I never have much problem communicating in English. |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 8:02pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
fados4sure: quiet a lot of them didnt really have much problem, its a very mixed city, |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 8:14pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Flytefalls: I love Amsterdam! Thanks for sharing yes about 4 in total, there are loads of them!!! forgot to mention i picked up the two Iamsterdam City Card I bought online at the tourist office inside the airport, you can buy them on arrival or before you arrive, no deliveries- they can also be picked up at most of the tourist offices in the city with a proof of purchase and i.d The cards give you free entry into about 40 museums!! huge discounts on other museums, Free Transport-the trams and some buses 25% discount in over 50 restaurants, waffles shops, ice cream shops, etc etc and it has a big map where all these museums,shops,train connections.. it comes in 24hr, 48hr, 72hr all depending on how long your staying for- got 2 48hrs- they expire exactly 48hrs after first use! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 8:21pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
after snoozing for some hours decide to have a feel of the city, a bit of mix up on the road, trams lanes, car lanes, cycle lane and pedestrian walkways in that order even got carried away watching people ride bikes with so much ease and confidence as in girls with high heels, women with their kids strapped in small carriages at the front and shopping in lil carriages at the back 1 Like
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by Nobody: 8:33pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Very interesting *** |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by omega25red(m): 8:47pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
loving this journal please continue. I can understand that no pics at the red light district but who will take your camera? the police or the women in the window? |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 9:02pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
omega25red: loving this journal please continue. its not an official rule or anything like that but its an advisory-plus there some with bouncers walking up and down... you can take pictures in the district but you wouldn't want to stay in front of a semi naked snapping away on the street will you? |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 9:40pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
it was starting to drizzle again, got the tram 5 looking for anything to warm up with, food, attraction nearby museum got off at Hobbemastraat stop in the Museumplein [museum square] which has - Van Gogh museum, Stedelijk museum,Diamant Museum,, Rijksmuseum there are some shops there, small local restaurant- small talk something, I can see some familiar looking food on there menu so decided to hide in there for some warmth and wake up food! The Van Gogh Museum is closed for renovation- its on display somewhere else, chilled inside the museum shop and found the iconic Iamsterdam letter 1 Like
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 10:02pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
did some walk around the park, watched some few street artists, still figuring out the tram route but the cold was winning and retired back to the hotel the hotel int itself is an attraction!! the design is out of this world!! you get a moodpad- this remote controls everything, TV-on demand films, local and english speaking channels, you can control the blinds, lightening, temperature with the remote control if your bored in your room- you can go down to the lobby- a section with about 6 pcs, mini boardroom styled area where you actually see peopl (guests or locals not too sure) doing work or brain storming sessions, 3 TVs you actually feel like you're at home! and a big plus you can call anywhere in the world for free from your room!! # dont think the hotel is ideal for families with little kids though- quiet different from the traditional hotels 2 Likes |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 10:22pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
day 2 itinerary to visit one or two museums Bike Tour Canal Tour and any extras We got on the tram again-this time we knew where to stand! got lazy and cozy on the train we decided to give the map a rest; just follow it to where the buzz is and hopefully find a restaurant serving pasta, bolognese anything familiar food with high carbs! we got down at Spuistraat, theres a lot of buzz around here, shops, books, a museum somewhere according to the map we wandered around a bit, found an Italian restaurant-locked! a steak house-not serving yet! Ouch and then a pizza shop serving wedges, pasta, spaghetti bolognese! stuffed myself well well then hit the streets- got a few tips on using the map from the shop girl
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 10:44pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Found the Amsterdam Museum some few streets away
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 11:12pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Walk on Art..preview moi
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by Naijalastborn(m): 11:15pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Wow! Amsterdam my beloveth City, I just gbadun this country sha, well my time wil come |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 11:29pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
this museum is huge!!! bring your comfy shoes cos theres a lot of walking... Kpanla Exhibition Stock fish!
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by chukxie(m): 1:00am On Mar 29, 2013 |
This is breathtakingly nice! You sure did have fun, mate! 1 Like |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 2:09pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
still in the Amsterdam Museum.. a section dedicated to the history of their football team
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by Nobody: 2:57pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
Where are the foooooood pics? Share! The Van Gogh museum was my favourite |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 9:50pm On Mar 30, 2013 |
Happy Easter Weekend! exiting the museum
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 9:59pm On Mar 30, 2013 |
Mm
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 10:15pm On Mar 30, 2013 |
was going for the bike tour next but it got windy and the ground was wet ..wasnt actually confident with the road layout and trams anyway- off the list! walked around the area a bit hard rock cafe, went into some Irish bar preparing for St Patricks Day..before going for the canal cruise
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by Lucasbalo(m): 4:28pm On Mar 31, 2013 |
Nice. Been to Amsterdam myself several times and find it very interesting. Nice piece. |
Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 1:12pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
oh boy reducing these pics no easy o
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Re: Long Weekend Break: Amsterdam by DisGuy: 1:18pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
one hour canal cruise with prerecorded commentary about the city and canals
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