Comments on: Off the Beaten Track in Amsterdam

By: Ciara

Ciara — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:26:39 +0000

So right about the flying pig! Def one of the best hostels in Europe! Thanks for all the extra suggestions of places to go, went in Jan and already want to go back!

By: Stove

Stove — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:44:26 +0000

The parrots are originally from the Artis Zoo in Oost, but somehow managed to escape years ago. They kept breeding in Vondelpark and made it their new habitat.

By: William Wallace

William Wallace — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:58:25 +0000

I have been to Amsterdam numerous times, and I don’t smoke shit and I’m not into paying for sex. I find it an amazing city for wandering around in, eating, drinking and just relaxing.

Each and every time I go to Amsterdam I stay in the Jordaan area, which has an amazing buzz to it, there are so many great bars and places to eat in. I especially like going to Amsterdam in the winter time around December/January when there are less tourists.

By: hannah

hannah — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:59:51 +0000

I couldn’t agree more with this! I do go to coffeeshops when I’m in Amsterdam, but I smoke in my everyday life anyway so it’s just an easier way. But the city has so much more to offer than that, and it’s one of my favourite cities I’ve ever been to. It’s a beautiful place and the people are so friendly; when I was first there at the age of 18, I asked a Dutch man for directions to a supermarket, and he just told me to hop on the back of his bike and he would take me there! And you’re so right about the Flying Pig – I’ve only ever stayed in their uptown location, and the staff are brilliant and it’s a really social hostel. It’s nice to see Amsterdam getting a write-up that shows it’s a much more diverse city than people realise.

By: Migration Mark

Migration Mark — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:35:56 +0000

Thanks for the tips on Amsterdam. I was there once about 6 years ago and saw a few of the museums but loved the city itself, especially the brilliant urban planning and design. Next time I will definitely check out some of the things you mentioned.

By: NP

NP — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:38:12 +0000

Thanks for the post! I was thinking of going to Amsterdam next summer. This will definitely help me plan for it.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:44:45 +0000

I love museum, often the first thing I visit when at a new place

The ”older traveler” visit museum made me laugh a bit.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:48:50 +0000

I’m going to be in the US by then! I might be visiting my cousins in Oslo next june though!

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:46:00 +0000

I can only see the Van Gogh Museum so many times…after 4, i think it’s a little crazy!

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:44:58 +0000

Thanks and e-mail for more info- I have a TON!