Roaming The Streets of Amsterdam ~ The Netherlands

by Tsvete Popp
Two women walking on a sunny street in Amsterdam, Netherlands, showcasing vibrant bags and tattoos.

How to fully experience Amsterdam? The city is best enjoyed by walking around with a big cone of fries in one hand and a huge bouquet of flowers in the other while driving a bike on your way to somewhere. And it is probably raining.

Well, not me. A massive camera with a long-focus lens that weighs more than the health limits require, is hanging on my neck. A cellphone is in my right hand and a 360° camera in my left hand. The sun is shining, and the outside temperature is above 35°. Yes, I had some epic days in Amsterdam while figuring out that this city is in my top 5 for best places in Europe to live in (at least for a while).

I never thought I would like Amsterdam as much as I do. People that I know are whether raving or hating this city. And somehow it is nothing in between. Well, after being here for a week, I can totally understand both groups. I guess Amsterdam is not the best place for very closed-minded or conservative people. The city is droll, young, agile, loud, diverse, modern, colourful. The vibe is unique, the vibe of freedom. Amsterdam welcomes everybody and you won't feel like a stranger.

There is so much to see and do in Amsterdam. A week or two won’t be enough to explore the city at its fullest, especially if you want to visit some of the best museums in the whole World! Amsterdam has more than 8.000 monuments and museums located within a short distance of each other. You can definitely explore the city on foot or by public transport or bicycle.   The streets and canals are narrow which makes Amsterdam cuddly and cosy.

The vibe of Amsterdam is young and modern and each corner is kind of Instagrammable. There are so many “lifestyle” hidden places around the city where you can snack on a terrace, have a coffee break in a hipster cafe or a dinner in a fancy small restaurant. Amsterdam calls for chilling.

Although Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands, it doesn't feel that “heavy” as many other European capitals, like Paris, Rome, or Berlin does. With more than 10 kilometres of canals and hundreds of bridges that connect 70 different islands, Amsterdam reminds a lot of Venice in Italy. Well, the water is really everywhere in the city, but again – Amsterdam feels much better to me than Venice ever did.

Have you been to Amsterdam? What did you like (or not) about the city? Which are your favourite places to visit? I'm happy to read about it in the comment section!

Charming Amsterdam townhouse with floral balconies and classic architecture.

Hanging flowers in Amsterdam with a canal and boats in the background.

Tourists enjoy a canal boat tour in Amsterdam, Netherlands, under a sunny bridge.

Two women walking on a sunny street in Amsterdam, Netherlands, showcasing vibrant bags and tattoos.

Two women walking on a sunny street in Amsterdam, Netherlands, lined with bicycles and cars.

Ornate archway with Latin inscription in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Historic Doelen Hotel facade with clock tower in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Woman cycling near a bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with historic buildings in the background.

Cyclist on a sunlit street in Amsterdam, Netherlands near a canal bridge.



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Smartshop in Amsterdam, Netherlands, featuring a sign with a red mushroom logo.

Two women sitting by a canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with bikes and a parked car nearby.

Sunny Amsterdam canal framed by an arched brick bridge, lined with trees and parked bikes.

Angel statue with shield in front of a brick building in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Brick building with windows and a mural in Amsterdam, Netherlands during daylight.

Man sits against a circular-patterned panel in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Historic brick facade with carved plaque in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

People on a canal bridge near Westerkerk in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a bicycle and clear sky.

Outdoor café scene at Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, Netherlands with people dining and bikes parked.

Vibrant orange flowers with Amsterdam's classic canal houses in the background.

Canal-side street in Amsterdam, Netherlands with historic buildings and people walking.

Entrance to Red Light Secrets Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a visitor sitting outside.

Colorful flowers overlooking a canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with boats and lush trees.

Street art of a smiling robot and two people on a wall in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Red heels and mannequin legs on a brick balcony in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

No smoking sign with joints and cannabis leaves in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Colorful flower bulbs on display at a market in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Street view of a shop and apartments in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with a person in the window.

Interior of an Amsterdam pub with drink prices and view of historic buildings.

Colorful mural of a peace-themed van in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Unique tall bike leaning against a tree in a busy Amsterdam square with people and buildings.

Window display with globes and plants in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Colorful mural with planets and portraits on a building in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Sign in Amsterdam reads 'A taco a day keeps the hangry away #FoodIsLove' on red counter.

Sign for a cannabis seed shop in Amsterdam, Netherlands with cartoon skunk logo on brick wall.

Person standing by large 'terd' sign in front of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Smiling woman on Magere Brug with cyclists in Amsterdam, Netherlands on a sunny day.

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