Celebrated for its open-mindedness, Amsterdam feels like home to many people. Or people relax so much and do things they’d never do at home or anywhere else.
Amsterdam attracts different people with different interests because it offers something to everybody. However, the capital of the Netherlands is famous for a couple of things. Those things lure people to come and see the relaxed way of living, especially younger people. Celebrated for its open-mindedness, Amsterdam feels like home to many people. Or people relax so much and do things they’d never do at home or anywhere else. That city does that to people; it’s like magic. But let’s see the reasons to visit the Netherlands. And is there anything you can bring back with you from the trip?
What happens in Amsterdam, doesn’t stay in Amsterdam
To answer a question. Yes, there’s something great you can bring back home with you from Amsterdam, but more about that later. Now, it’s time to compare the capitals of fun in the US and Europe. While everything that happens in Vegas supposedly has to stay there, Amsterdam is a different beast. Nobody will judge you when you come home and start talking about all the crazy things you did. That’s why people visit Amsterdam, and nobody is ashamed of that. Extremely casual dating is what most visitors in Amsterdam seek. It’s easy to get sucked into the world of lust in Red Street, but some clever BDSM singles found a way to arrange free dates before buying plane tickets. They join femdom chat on the global site specialized in connecting men with dominatrixes. Thanks to the local filter, they can pinpoint only girls living in Amsterdam. Bonding on chat for a while makes the first meeting less awkward, especially for guys who decide to have their first BDSM adventure while visiting Amsterdam. Of course, some of the men who meet dominant girls from the Netherlands on the site continue chatting with them after getting back home.
Their (legal) cannabis tradition is 50 years old
Sex is one of the two main unconventional reasons why young people visit Amsterdam. The other is almost equally popular. Personal usage of weed in the Netherlands has been ok since 1972, which was one of the best strategic moves in tourism anyone ever made. That gives thousands of smokers who can’t freely enjoy at home a chance to relax while on holiday. There are numerous shops in which marihuana lovers can try different breeds and products. Meeting new people over a joint is easy, so many new friendships start in such shops. Combining a tour around coffee shops with the last activity we’ll suggest might be the best thing to do in Amsterdam. But be patient; we can’t neglect clubbing in the Netherlands.
It’s good for cardio because of great clubs
Most famous DJs come from the Netherlands because the country has arguably the world's best clubbing scene. Stars, such as Hardwell, start blasting roofs as teenagers, so it’s not surprising that most clubs in Amsterdam have great music. Choosing the right club depends solely on your preferences and maybe location, but it’s easy to get around the city thanks to cabs.
Amsterdam has some unique hotels
Picking a hotel isn’t high on the priority list for many people visiting Amsterdam, but that’s a mistake. The city offers some different hotels that turn every second of your stay into an adventure. Some hotels attract customers with their location. Some have unique designs because they know that’s the way to stand out. We picked the two weird hotels in Amsterdam for you:
- Volkshotel, Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR Amsterdam
- Hotel Not Hotel, Piri Reïsplein 34, 1057 KH Amsterdam
Do a city-wide scavenger hunt
Now imagine how awesome it would be if you and your date, friends, or whatever, visit coffee shops and then go scavenger hunting. The scavenger hunt takes you around famous attractions, so it covers everything you’re supposed to see. That might be the essence of the city.
