Hey everybody! For the very first time, I decided that a getaway for Christmas would be a fabulous idea because apparently I didn't have enough excuses to travel, anyway! It didn't take me too long to decide that I wanted to go to Amsterdam as I had never been before (considering its a 45 minute plane journey - a lot shorter than it takes a lot of us to commute from one end of London to the other!)
I found Amsterdam to be very pretty. Very calm. No hustle and bustle and very picturesque - so perfect for those who are passionate about photography! I did a lot of walking around, exploring; going down one street and ending up in a completely different neighbourhood because I don't like planning and if you're a spontaneous one too, Amsterdam may be the place for you!
There are a lot of cute little buildings, great history and so much art to take in, in this adorable city! There is a lot more to it than the name and what it is actually known for. I didn't visit any museums but I did take the Lovers Canal Cruise which was absolutely beautiful (you don't need a lover to take part in this FYI!) The scenery and serenity of the canals and historic buildings are breathtaking - just the same way the aggressive cyclists who consider themselves to be welcome in pedestrianised areas take your breath - which I did find to be super cool and something easy to adapt to! - I found myself looking out for bikes as opposed to cars whilst crossing the roads.
I was fortunate enough to catch a few Christmas markets although I did think that the Dutch had nothing on Germans where Christmas markets are concerned. All stores were open on Christmas day and although I was slightly concerned that I would be spending Christmas day walking alone through the streets of Amsterdam, I was pleasantly surprised at how little was done to celebrate the festive period! Restaurants, the main Christmas market, department stores and many more were as welcoming as the Dutch; so I loved every moment in this friendly city. Be sure to indulge in Bitterballen (if you thought Maccy D's' mozzarella sticks were good, you will be highly impressed by this cheese and mushroom substitute) followed by my personal favourite, Stroopwafel - simply divine.
Here are some of the fun things I have chosen to share! Check them out :)
I found Amsterdam to be very pretty. Very calm. No hustle and bustle and very picturesque - so perfect for those who are passionate about photography! I did a lot of walking around, exploring; going down one street and ending up in a completely different neighbourhood because I don't like planning and if you're a spontaneous one too, Amsterdam may be the place for you!
There are a lot of cute little buildings, great history and so much art to take in, in this adorable city! There is a lot more to it than the name and what it is actually known for. I didn't visit any museums but I did take the Lovers Canal Cruise which was absolutely beautiful (you don't need a lover to take part in this FYI!) The scenery and serenity of the canals and historic buildings are breathtaking - just the same way the aggressive cyclists who consider themselves to be welcome in pedestrianised areas take your breath - which I did find to be super cool and something easy to adapt to! - I found myself looking out for bikes as opposed to cars whilst crossing the roads.
I was fortunate enough to catch a few Christmas markets although I did think that the Dutch had nothing on Germans where Christmas markets are concerned. All stores were open on Christmas day and although I was slightly concerned that I would be spending Christmas day walking alone through the streets of Amsterdam, I was pleasantly surprised at how little was done to celebrate the festive period! Restaurants, the main Christmas market, department stores and many more were as welcoming as the Dutch; so I loved every moment in this friendly city. Be sure to indulge in Bitterballen (if you thought Maccy D's' mozzarella sticks were good, you will be highly impressed by this cheese and mushroom substitute) followed by my personal favourite, Stroopwafel - simply divine.
Here are some of the fun things I have chosen to share! Check them out :)
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