Once upon a time, the idea of a city break would’ve sent me into full blown meltdown. However, in the words of the great Nadine Coyle “I’d never really thought of myself as a beach girl. I may have thought of myself as a city girl but I am, I am both”.

My love for easy, not-too-touristy city breaks started in 2018, when I visited Berlin with my boyfriend. I loved it so much, that I went back again only a few months later for my birthday all by myself. I’d visited cities before, but they’d always felt like a waste of time - until I learned how to make it work for me! City breaks have now become my birthday ritual, and I turned 30 last weekend. I haven’t actually travelled since before the pandemic, so i wanted something new but also easy to adjust to. I picked Amsterdam off my list, as it looked to have a similar vibe to Berlin, is only a short flight from London and had a buzzing vegan scene. Amsterdam became my new favourite city after less than 24 hours, and i’ve been shoving that fact in everyone’s face ever since i got back. If you’re not convinced yet, check out everything i got up to and get ready for me to say ik zei het je toch!

Getting There…

Initially we wanted to take the Eurostar to Amsterdam. It seemed like the most sustainable option versus flying and we weren’t too bothered by the extra travel time (4 hours vs 45 minutes). Neither of us love flying, but it would be my preference over something like a coach or train, if i’m being a little selfish. Once we had our dates, we compared prices and we were a little shocked at how much more expensive the Eurostar would be. The train leaves from London St Pancras and you can choose your journey to end at either Schipol Airport or Amsterdam Centraal train station. As city breaks are typically shorter than most other types of holiday, i prefer to depart early morning, and come home in the early evening. A 9am departure and 18:45 return four days later for two people would’ve cost £916. We could probably shave off a couple of hundred if we left at 8am instead. Standard seating generously gives you two pieces of luggage, and one hand luggage. Standard premier includes a light meal and snacks included in the price.

I would’ve happily gone with the Eurostar if it was only marginally more expensive, but it was sadly not the case. I used Skyscanner to look for flights from London Gatwick or Heathrow at similar times to those offered for the train. We found a 9am flight and a 9:20pm return four days later, from LGW with Easyjet. The price for standard fare was approximately £230. We added a Flexi Fare ticket to allow us to have 1 x large cabin luggage each. In total the flights came to £417. Additionally there was the train to LGW from Victoria and back again which cost £60. It was a no brainer to choose to fly instead of Eurostar, but i was disappointed that the more sustainable option was significantly more expensive.

I had some karma though, because not only was our flight delayed but I was overcharged in an airport restaurant, misjudged the time (first in my life!) and had 4 minutes to run before our gate closed. We had to box up our breakfast, and down the cokes we’d ordered. If that wasn’t bad enough, the coke fizzing around in my empty stomach as I ran furiously caused me to burp and vomit, luckily in a bin, right next to our gate. They weren’t even boarding when we got there, but i felt horrid the whole flight and we had to eat our soggy breakfast in the hotel room two hours later. At least we got there!

Staying There.

Conscious Hotels - Vondelpark.

I wanted to redeem myself and try to pick a hotel that had good, sustainable values. My best friend and incredible travel blogger Stephanie Yeboah told me about a chain of sustainable hotels in Amsterdam that i’d love. I quickly found them online and realised that not only were they eco-friendly, but also plant-based! Any vegan knows that being able to eat at a hotel is generally a myth. Your diet will consist of bread and fries, seasoned with bitterness and disappointment. Conscious Hotels however, offers a vegetarian and vegan breakfast every morning. Ironically, we didn’t get a chance to try it because we’d already made plans to explore for breakfast. I found the hotel initially on Booking.com but decided to book directly with the hotel on their website. I paid in euro’s and let my bank do the exchange. Once you’ve got your booking confirmation, you’re provided with a link to a portal. This page holds all of your stay details, including the ability to add on any extras such as early check-in, parking, breakfast and late checkout. We booked a double room for three nights from Monday to Thursday.

Check-in was from 3pm, but due to our delayed flight we decided to add on an early check in via the portal, which i did as soon as we touched down in Dam. We checked in at about 1pm with our host, but they also have the option to check in via their touchscreen machines by yourself. Conscious Hotels have four locations, two of them are quite central. We stayed in their Vondelpark hotel, which i chose for no reason other than because the interiors of the hotel are pink. The design of all of their hotels is gorgeously modern but with character. Their cafe is for both the general public and those staying at the hotel. Their menu consists of soft drinks such as kombucha and juice, as well as ethical beer, coffee, and teas. The restaurant for breakfast is on the ground floor, slightly visible from the cafe but still tucked away so you can eat in peace. Breakfast is a buffet style, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options on offer such as pastries, egg dishes, fresh fruit, cereals (i.e the typical continental but sans meat).

Our room was on the top floor, with views of residential areas as well as some distant skyline, which was quite lovely to look at in the evening. Personally, i’ve never been fussed about a room view unless i’m staying somewhere very distant. As long as I have privacy, i’m happy. There is no air conditioning (bad for the environment!) but the windows open quite wide, both horizontally and vertically. Their Westerpark and Amsterdam City locations do have an air regulation system, though, if it’s important to you! There is also no fridge, which is completely understandable as I know they suck up a lot of power. We only wished we had one occasionally as we wanted chilled water but we got over it quickly. To save water, there are no bathtubs, only showers, which run on a special system to reduce water waste without compromising on pressure. As a skincare-obsessive individual, it’s second nature for me to bring almost my entire cosmetics bag with me wherever I go, but sadly, there’s a liquid limit when you travel with cabin luggage only! I'm not a snob about my cosmetics, but due to having eczema and only using cruelty-free cosmetics, relying on hotel offerings can be very hit or miss. Conscious Hotels uses an organic brand called Dharmazone, which is, of course, ethical, as you’d expect! I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked their using their products, my skin was moisturised and smelled gorgeous so they get an extra point from me for making this side of my trip way less stressful!

You can pick how often you want your room cleaned and when you want new towels. We didn’t have our sheets changed for the duration of our stay as we felt it would be excessive, considering we only slept in them for three nights. We did have our towels changed daily, though; we’re sustainable - not crazy. The pillows were a little too soft for my liking, and I ended up with neck pain because of it. i do have hypermobility, so that could’ve been a factor but i feel that it’s necessary to mention because usually hotel pillows are godly. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Conscious Hotels; it felt so cosy and inviting from the start and the location was perfect as a starting point for exploring. We were a stone’s throw from the tram stop, which we used every single day throughout our stay. The staff will do anything they can to help you, and the hotel understands the need for flexibility with your booking. Our flight wasn’t until 9pm, and we didn’t fancy leaving the room at 11am, so we paid for a late checkout to 2pm. Knowing we were going to have a long day being out and about, we wanted to have a lie in and pack up our things slowly rather than rushing to get out. They kept hold of our luggage in a locked section of the hotel for us to collect later, so there was no lugging cases around the canal!

3 Nights Stay, Double Room at Conscious Hotels Vondelpark = £220
City Tax For 2 = £25
Early Check-In = £13
Late Check-Out = £17

Getting Around

Amsterdam is a car-hater dream city. Whilst there are still plenty of cars around, it’s the cyclists and public transport that run the roads. Whilst we can ride bikes in theory, it’s been many years since I was whipping around on one and i didn’t feel comfortable cycling on unfamiliar roads this time. If you’re a competent cyclist, though, you might as well fully immerse yourself in the local culture and rent a bike for your stay. There are bike lines everywhere, so pedestrians should watch out because cyclists won’t always check if you’re moving out of the way! Conscious Hotels allows you to rent a bike for a whole day for 18 EUR per day.

Figuring out local transport is weirdly one of my favourite things about city breaks. Almost everywhere is more efficient than TFL in London, so that might explain the novelty of it. Transport in Amsterdam is run by a company called GVB, and you can use Apple Pay or a contactless card to pay for your bus, tram or metro rides using OVPay. I really recommend downloading the GVB app whilst you’re there, as it can alert you to any travel disruptions as well as help you plan your journey. Initially, I considered buying each of us a set ticket, as they‘re offered in 1, 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120-hour options. It’s in hours and not days because they run from when they’re validated until midnight of the day they expire instead full days. After using Apple Pay on our first tram from the airport, we realised it didn’t really save us any money to buy a whole ticket in advance, so we just continued using our cards to pay as and when. If you would prefer to get a ticket, you can do this via the app, which generates a QR code that you need to scan. Tapping/Scanning both in AND out of trams, buses etc is very important. It will charge you for your specific journey, so if you don’t tap out - you’ll be charged the maximum fee for that journey. You can also buy physical tickets if you’d rather not rely on an app; they’re available at GVB offices or ticket machines. If you’re staying in Amsterdam a while, you could also consider getting an OV-Chipkaart (like an Oyster card), but i won’t bore you with the details of it because you should be able to get along with your own card just fine!

A 96-hour travel ticket costs approximately £23 per person, which averages to £5.75 daily. We spent £19.18 each on transport for four days, so as you can see, it was easier and less expensive to pay for transport as and when we needed it!

This page here breaks down different ticket options if you wanna read about it in more depth like I did!
This is the official GVB website, which also has plenty of helpful information.

We got a hang of getting around quickly, especially with the help of the GVB app and my favourite Citymapper. The drivers are incredibly helpful, and there’s even a little ticket office at the back of the tram with a conductor behind a screen who you can buy hour and day tickets from (it’s also very cute, I don’t know why). Their public transport is so clean and spacious, and also not too loud which was a plus as someone who gets over-stimulated in very public areas often. Uber and Bolt are available, but when transport is this easy and cheap there’s no reason to use it. I will admit we used it ONCE, and this was to go from our hotel to the airport. After so much walking, my joints flared up and I needed to sit down comfortably. If you can’t get a taxi for an airport run, then when can you?!

Let’s Eat!

Men Impossible

We had a massive problem with our meals in Amsterdam; we peaked far too early and had the best meal of the trip on our first night. We pathetically fell asleep for a few hours when we got to our room, because we slept through the alarm and Konrad and I seem to have an in-built sedative working in our bodies when it comes to nap time. Anyway, we woke up in a panic because it had gotten dark, and we were desperately hungry. We quickly discovered that a lot of restaurants require you to book a table in advance, which was hard to digest when you’ve only just woken from slumber at 7pm and don’t know where anything is. Like any vegan worth their salt, i’d made a restaurant list of places i wanted to go to during our stay. We didn’t fancy anything too junk foody and so we picked Men Impossible. By some miracle they had one single reservation that night for two for their dinner course. We had to pre-book it which made me nervous but led by our tummies and a f*ck it mentality, we quickly got dressed, jumped on the tram and arrived at what I can now call the gates of heaven.

Men Impossible is a japanese resturant serving vegan ramen, katsu, tempura and many other goodies in a small and charming resturant. Seating is unconvention but cosy, as you are all seated around one ginormous table. You’d think this would be awkward, but there is so much space that you feel as if you’re dining privately at a dinner party. They do have a couple of options for intimate seating at the front of the restaurant or by the kitchen, but i’d recommend sitting at the big table. The dinner course is as follows: a cold appetiser, a warm appetiser, “Amaze Men” ramen, and dessert. Tea and water are complementary. When you sit down, you are given a menu in the style of a form, where you tick either the katsu or tempura option for your course. You will also pick the oil flavour for your ramen; we chose garlic and chilli. Don’t let the images fool you; the appetisers may look small, but they were definitely mighty. Our host talked us through every single dish, with a brief history of how they may be used in traditional non-vegan dishes and what we might expect to taste when eating them. She even gave us a recommendation for what order to eat them in. Japanese food is not a new cuisine to me, but eating here made me think that i’d never really experienced the flavours that Japan has to offer. It was such a fun and enlightening experience through texture, smell and flavour that i can still recall how some of them tasted now as i look at the pictures. The ramen is of course the pièce de résistance - konrad and i probably brought this ramen up in conversation at least once a day to each other, it is remarkable. Most ramen i’ve had has been broth based, so this creamy sauce variation was new to us both. It’s actually ruined ramen for me now, as i don’t think i’ll ever want to eat it any other way.

It seems that our reservation was a stroke of luck as reservations for this place are not usually that easy to come by. They open their books two weeks in advance, so if you know you’re heading to Amsterdam and want to try them out then try to book as soon as possible. If you don’t manage to get a reservation, you can try their sister restaurant ‘Ramen Impossible’, where you can order their ramen dishes and a few side dishes but it won’t be their dinner course experience.

Dinner Course for 2: £58 (+ drinks = £6)

Margo’s

Vegan pastries are so rare, so if you find some you must consume them daily or you will have bad luck for seven years. That’s at least what I told myself to justify visting bakeries every morning to get my fix. Margo’s was first on my list, due to their sandwiches first. As soon as I saw ‘blue cheeze sauce’ on their instagram, i marched our little butts straight over. Their sandwiches are gorgeously thick and soft, served in homemade freshly baked whole grain oat or sesame soft sub loaves. We also tried the Satay, Katsu and Hoisin Luck flavours and we’re still not sure we can pick a favourite. Their pastries were, thankfully, as good as they looked. Actually, they were better - i think about them every breakfast time. Both times we visited at the cafe, many others came in soon after and cleared the shelves, so they are very popular amongst the locals. We got danishes both times, opting for the tiramisu and poached pear flavours. The flakiness, the softness, the juiciness - I don’t know how they do it, but I’d seriously consider visiting Amsterdam for a single day just to eat these again soon. Needless to say, Margos is a must visit.

over two days: four sandwiches and four danishes: £50.13

SOIL - Vegan Cafe

Soil was mentioned to me several times when I asked for recommendations for vegan goodies in Amsterdam.Their dishes are inspired by South East Asia and American Barbecue flavours. They have two locations, one in east Amsterdam and the other in West. Again, reservations are recommended but as we went in for lunch on a weekday, it was pretty quiet so we were seated immediately. Their portion sizes are no joke, and we made the mistake of ordering a starter each when one wouldve sufficed. I stuggled finishing my main because of this but they kindly boxed it up for me and it was a delicious late night snack that evening instead. We got cod fish croquettes and pulled pork tacos to start with.

The croquettes were not qutite fishy, but i wasn’t mad at it. I really enjoyed the flavour and texture of them. The tacos did win that round though - i’m still mad i let konrad have the third one. We went for Ben Ben Noodles and a Bulgogi Cheese Steak for our mains. The noodles came with delicious meatballs, and my seitan steak was a warming, spicy affair. The dishes did feel a little heavy though, and we were full to bursting by the time we’d finished. It was quite an expensive meal, but i do think we over-did it by having two starters. We enjoyed our meal and the staff were so lovely, but we’re not sure if we’d rush to go back next time we visit.

Two starters, two mains, two drinks = £61.18

Saint Jean

Amsterdam loves their bakeries, and it was very, very fun having multiple vegan options to choose from. Saint-Jean caught my eye on Instagram, so when we weren’t having a Margo’s day, we decided to try them out. There was a small queue when we arrived, which then became a relatively long queue by the time we left. There was a small seating area, but as it was an unusually sunny day we had our baked goods for take out. It has a different vibe than Margos, less wholesome and a little more East London hipster hang out. However, there were all sorts of customers trying to get themselves a pastry so don’t feel intimidated by the cool exterior. We took an Orange & Hazlenut danish, and a Chausson Aux Pommes (Apple Turnover), plus a fresh orange juice and lemonade. The OJ was popular that morning, so they didn’t have enough to give us a full cup so they kindly gave it to us free of charge. We wandered down the road to find somewhere to demolish our baked goods. There are many benches around Amsterdam, but some of them are private and belong to residents so do be careful which you choose to sit on. The pastries on both were amazing, though for me the apple flavour felt a little underwhelming. I wanted it to taste quite strongly but my tastebuds were fighting the pastry for it. Konrad preferred the pastry from Margos, but adored the flavour offerings of Saint Jean. I would happily visit again, though i might go for something different next time. Their prices are also very reasonable!

Two pastries and a drink: £12.97

Vegan Junk Food Bar

I do tend to eat a fair amount of junk food at home because the vegan options are quite abundant here in London. It means that typically, i don’t go for those options when i visit another country. a burger is a burger, and fries are everywhere right? On the other hand, i’m not someone that goes for super healthy options either. Poke bowls and salads are rarely something i would exchange money for, especially when travelling. However, one night we were feeling particularly lazy but very very hungry and i remembered a place that was recommended quite a lot over on Instagram. It turns out one of their branches was about a ten minute walk from the hotel. When you’re tired, chips are heaven-sent no matter what they taste like. My snap judgement about this place changed as soon as we arrived, because of how fricken cool the interior is. It was dead empty on that drizzly weekday evening, and about an hour before closing yet the waiter (and chef!) was very happy to see and serve us. I expected the flavours to be average but they exceeded my expectations. The wings especially had an incredible texture that made us wish we’d ordered a portion each. This is a great spot, and i’m sure their other branches are just as good. My only small complaint is that I found the fries themselves a little too greasy for how I usually like them
(i might be quite sensitive to oil though as Konrad didn’t think the same about his portion). I’d definitely hit up VJFB again.

Wings, Loaded fries x 2 and 2 x Fritz Cola: £33.63

The Happy Pig Pancake Shop

I was told that under no circumstances was i to come back to the UK without having tried Happy pig pancakes. It was quite out of the way from where we were staying, but as it was our last day we decided to make the trip. I’m not really a pancake fan, not in the way that they commonly come in Europe anyway. It’s not that i particularly dislike crepes, it’s just that i think American fluffy pancakes are better - I’M SORRY! To add insult to injury, i also prefer my pancakes savoury. There’s not much better than a stack with some vegan fried chicken, smothered in maple syrup. Whilst Happy Pig did offer savoury options, there weren’t any vegan ones so I had to pick sweet toppings instead. Firstly their pancakes come rolled, and served in a long tubular container. I went for the apple mix with vegan whipped cream on top. Konrad opted for chocolate-hazlenut sauce which I’m assuming probably tastes like Nutella. I thought they were okay but by no means the best pancakes i’ve ever had. They had a nice spongy texture, but felt that they were getting soggy quick under the whipped cream. The apple sauce was quite weak, and needed a stronger apple flavour as well as another helping of cinnamon. Nontheless, I ate almost all of it and Konrad (who didn’t have the vegan option), said his were delicious.

2 x pancakes & 2 colas: £25.99

The Terrazen Centre

This was one of the most interesting meals we had in Amsterdam. I found them completely by accident on Instagram and added them to my list, not thinking that we would have time to visit them. However, we ended up nearby on one night and wandered in. They are a Japanese and Carribean fusion restaurant. Everything is 100% vegan, with some incredibly unique dishes. Annoyingly on this night, i wasn’t feeling too great so I didn’t have a big meal but i still left there completely full! We ordered the Jamaican plate which was jamaican curry with vegan chicken, plantain, rice and salad as well as an Okonomiyaki, described as a Japanese pancake with veggies. Both were so delicious. The pancake made me ravenous, i demolished that thing so quickly it was almost embarrassing. I also barely got to try the Jamaican plate because Konrad wolfed it down fast. The plantain was prepared in a way i’d never seen before; it was battered or breadcrumbed and very tasty. It’s given me an idea for how to play around with it at home! I would’ve preferred the rice to be more along the lines of rice and peas but despite that, it all blended well together and it was a filling and wholesome meal. The staff were so attentive and fast, and the vibe in there is super relaxed. Definitely somewhere i’ll be hitting up again next time!

2 mains & 2 drinks: £33.23

Let’s Do Something!

Amsterdam is a popular city break for a reason, there is a LOT to do. I consider myself a lazy tourist, because I don’t really enjoy sightseeing. instead i prefer to move around the location as if i’m a local, pretending that i don’t have to return to grizzly grey england. So i’m going to give a list of things we did, and things i wish we did but didn’t have time for (or the weather stopped us).

The Sex Museum

With the notorious red light district only around the corner, it would be careless not to delve into the history of sex in the Netherlands. It’s often glamorised, stigmatised or mocked but it has a rich history exploring the sexual freedom that runs through the city as well as the realties of being a sex worker in Amsterdam. There are a few different museums regarding this topic, but this was the one that we came (sorry) across first, and it was both educational and a lot of fun. It was HUGE (that’s what she said) with three floors and various wings/rooms. There are plenty of interactive bits (get your mind out of the gutter), such as animatronics, videos, and of course the giant penis statues that feels like a crime not to get a souvenir photo with. I left feeling very satisfied (seriously?) and almost de-sensitised to how many body parts id seen in such a short amount of time. It can be a little overwhelming sometimes as they don’t seem to control the flow of people coming in, and at times it got very busy. However, i never had to wait to look at something but occasionally id leave a busy area and come back once it had emptied out. I do recommend reading the history bits if you can, but even if you whizz through for a more visual visit, you’ll be sure to have a titillating experience (okay i’m done!).

2 tickets = £17.14

The Red Light District

It was quite a disappointing experience walking through the red light district, though i haven’t quite figured out if that’s due to the lack of submersion or the tourist buzzkill that dampened our evening. I understand the irony of writing that, as we were also tourists visiting the area and so could it be that we spoiled our own fun? I was perhaps naive in thinking that it would be a cool and fascinating experience but the hoardes of stag parties and Americans made it the exact opposite. Predictably, you will see women in the windows dressed in lingerie or outfits to entice customers. Occasionally they would be dancing, but most of the time they were on their phones (I read that they also provide their services online so they may be talking to customers), or they would be talking to each other. I didn’t find any of it particularly sexy, but i am sure the typical male customer does not need a tremendous amount of effort to be lured in! There are also many sex shows, which cost quite a lot of money to get in so we passed on this occasion. The reviews were so conflicting, that we didn’t want to risk losing out on hundreds of euro for somewhere that wasn’t what we were looking for. You will see actual live sex acts in these shows, both couples and solo. There are also peep shows along the strip. Nowhere seemed quiet, and we were there on a Wednesday night. Although sound is not meant to exceed a certain level as to not bother the locals that live there (there are lots of security around to ensure this), it is obviously a popular place and therefore very buzzy. I learned a bit about trafficking in the red light district, and this was at the front of my mind as I was wandering past the windows. My mentioning of that isn’t to treat sex workers as victims, but just to remind you that the scene is imperfect and you should do plenty of research before engaging in any services should you wish to. We were in and out in about half an hour and i wont’t be visiting again next time.

Katten Kabinet (The Cat Museum)

This was our last activity of the trip, and I think it sealed it off nicely. It does exactly what it says on the tin. There are even five real cats who live there, and you’ll highly likely come across one of them. It contains everything cat, from art work, movie posters, mummified cats and stunning photographs of celebrities and their cats. The small museum was founded in 1990 by Wiliam Meijier who wanted to preserve the memory of his cat, Tom. It’s a quirky and amusing museum and perfect for any cat lover. I wish there had been more Kat Kabinet themed memorabilia in the gift shop as i sadly left empty handed. However, they had many postcards, posters and magazines to purchase which could be a great gift for yourself or someone at home.

2 tickets = £17.13

Coffee Shops

Going to Amsterdam and visiting one of their coffee shops has always been on my bucket list. If you think I’m talking about a little cafe where you can get a latte and a bite to eat, you’re wrong! Coffee shops may well sell coffee, but the central part of their business is that they sell marijuana/weed, and it’s okay to buy it. You can buy it in many forms, including pre-rolled joints and space cakes. Visiting one in Amsterdam on my trip made me realise that I didn’t know the entire law on this topic. There’s a misconception that cannabis is legal in the Netherlands, but that is not the case. Cannabis is decriminalised, but that’s not the same as being legal. There are only two cities in the country where it is legal: Tilburg and Breda). Everywhere else, it is only tolerated. In 2013, the Dutch government introduced a new toleration rule stating that only residents of the Netherlands are permitted to visit coffee shops and purchase cannabis. I think this rule is seldom enforced, and it’s not something that was advertised or mentioned anywhere I visited on my trip. If that doesn’t put you off, there are other rules you must abide by that will ensure you won’t get in trouble!
You must be over 18 (take your ID with you just in case), have no more than five grams in your possession, not cause a public disturbance, and not smoke in a banned area.

We visited a very low-key coffee shop several times during our stay. I preferred not to go anywhere too rowdy or with a very young crowd, but that's a personal choice! The shop we visited had cats that roamed about upstairs and even sold vegan brownies, which we took back to our hotel. There are plenty of lists online to find other shops, so make sure you do your research, stay within your limits, and take a friend with you!

What I wish I did…

Due to weather and timing, there were some things that we didnt get to experience that i wish i had. I also couldve done some of these but decided to spend my money elsewhere at the time, but they could still be very interesting or fun things to do should you visit Amsterdam.

• The Tulip Museum

• Canal tour

• Van Gogh Museum

• Anne Frank House

• De Poezenboot: The Cat Boat

• Tony's Chocolonely Superstore

• A bike ride in Vondelpark

• More Thrift Shopping

• Tulip Fields (would need to travel a little out)

So, to finish! Amsterdam really has my heart and i am counting down the days until i can go back. It was a friendly, charming and beautiful city. There are so many different ways to explore it no matter what you’re in to. If youre a foodie, a thrifter, artsy, active or chilled out - you will have no trouble slotting yourself into Amsterdam. I've added as many of these places on my Mapstr map, which you can find here, or this list I put on Google Maps. Let me know if you check any of these places out, and I will see you on my next adventure!