My First Solo Trip

cjkeating

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Views were great, food not so much.
So glad you said that about the at Walt's. I agree.
What didn't you like about the food? Since the 30th I think I've tried everything on the menu and think it's the most reliable restaurant at DLP.

I did notice earlier this month there had been some adjustments to the menu for example pea soup vs corn and a different(?) fish or a different presentation with different sides which weren't to my liking but I think that was more of a personal preference.
 

Stevie Amsterdam

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I have tickets on Eurostar direct from DLP to Schipol airport. Coach/comfort - premium wasn't available

Staying at the Schipol airport for 2 days before boarding the Treasure in Eemshaven. Got tickets to the Anne Frank house/museum and I'd like to do a river/canal cruise, see the red light district and not sure what else??? I'll take any advice. We have 2 days in Amsterdam.
Skip the red light district, the atmosphere of creepy guys who are window shopping is very unpleasant to submerse yourself in. That said, this will probably be your only time to see the district since there are advanced plans to relocated it to a different part of Amsterdam (out of the city center).

Enjoy Anne Frank's house. Make sure you arrive early, even if you have purchased the tickets in advance. The canal tour on a boat is a great way of viewing the houses along the canal cause the perspective you'll have can only be seen from the water. On the street level you are too close to the buildings, messing up the perspective. Try to go on a non-rainy day. The boats are covered / have a transparent roof, so rain will prevent you from seeing what you came for.

If you like chocolate, visit Puccini. A bit expensive, but really nice bonbons (friends, help me out here, how the hell do you translate bonbons to English?!). Don't fall for the tourist traps that try to sell you cheese. Of you want cheese (probably not since you're going on a cruise afterwards) visit the areas outside of the city center to find cheaper - and much better quality - cheeses.

Since you only have two days, I'm going to leave out the other museums. Just walk around, be mindful of the red biking lanes and enjoy. If you're an adult, try smoking one of them special rolled cigarettes or, alternatively, eat some of the special brownies. Cause hey, when in Amsterdam right?

I hope you will have a great time!
 

Stevie Amsterdam

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What didn't you like about the food? Since the 30th I think I've tried everything on the menu and think it's the most reliable restaurant at DLP.

I did notice earlier this month there had been some adjustments to the menu for example pea soup vs corn and a different(?) fish or a different presentation with different sides which weren't to my liking but I think that was more of a personal preference.
It lacked everything for me; texture, spices, creativity. It tastes bland and was nothing I hadn't tried before. I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to food so my opinions should be taken with a grain of salt. And I dislike it when the main portion of my meal consists of protein and carbs. Gimme veggies (as well)!
 

Stevie Amsterdam

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bonbons are sweets, unless you mean the sweets that we actually call bonbons (like a chewy ball with a dusty sugar coating, usually white)
Candy is another way to translate it.
No I mean chocolates, like these:

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In Dutch we call them bonbons, which of course is a French word but everybody here knows what you're looking for if you ask for bonbons.
 

DznyGrlSD

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In the Parks
Yes
Skip the red light district, the atmosphere of creepy guys who are window shopping is very unpleasant to submerse yourself in. That said, this will probably be your only time to see the district since there are advanced plans to relocated it to a different part of Amsterdam (out of the city center).

Enjoy Anne Frank's house. Make sure you arrive early, even if you have purchased the tickets in advance. The canal tour on a boat is a great way of viewing the houses along the canal cause the perspective you'll have can only be seen from the water. On the street level you are too close to the buildings, messing up the perspective. Try to go on a non-rainy day. The boats are covered / have a transparent roof, so rain will prevent you from seeing what you came for.

If you like chocolate, visit Puccini. A bit expensive, but really nice bonbons (friends, help me out here, how the hell do you translate bonbons to English?!). Don't fall for the tourist traps that try to sell you cheese. Of you want cheese (probably not since you're going on a cruise afterwards) visit the areas outside of the city center to find cheaper - and much better quality - cheeses.

Since you only have two days, I'm going to leave out the other museums. Just walk around, be mindful of the red biking lanes and enjoy. If you're an adult, try smoking one of them special rolled cigarettes or, alternatively, eat some of the special brownies. Cause hey, when in Amsterdam right?

I hope you will have a great time!
Thank you so much! I am making a list!

Our Anne Frank tour is in the evening (1815) is there anything nearby there you suggest for dinner/drinks?

We're also staying at the Hilton at the airport. Is there anything nearby there to see/do? I will be in need of a liquor store prior to our cruise for "supplies" :)
 

fradz

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We're also staying at the Hilton at the airport. Is there anything nearby there to see/do? I will be in need of a liquor store prior to our cruise for "supplies" :)
Liquor stores are not a thing here, you can buy alcohol in any random grocery store that has some. I’m sure there’s plenty of Albert Heijn, Jumbo and others that you will encounter for your supplies needs :)
 

Stevie Amsterdam

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Ah, then in this case it would just be chocolates. Bonbons in French would be like Haribo Candies.
Thanks! ❤️
Liquor stores are not a thing here, you can buy alcohol in any random grocery store that has some. I’m sure there’s plenty of Albert Heijn, Jumbo and others that you will encounter for your supplies needs :)
That's partly true my friend. Hard liquors such as vodka or whiskey are not sold in the supermarkets. Having that said, large supermarkets sometimes have an indoor liquor shop for convenience. In the case of the Albert Heijn nearby Dam square, for example.
 

DznyGrlSD

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In the Parks
Yes
Thanks! ❤️

That's partly true my friend. Hard liquors such as vodka or whiskey are not sold in the supermarkets. Having that said, large supermarkets sometimes have an indoor liquor shop for convenience. In the case of the Albert Heijn nearby Dam square, for example.
I'll be looking for hard liquor. Any recommendations for something "local" as far as alcohol? We're Titos (vodka) and rum (Bacardi) drinkers but open to trying something fun!
 

fradz

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I'll be looking for hard liquor. Any recommendations for something "local" as far as alcohol? We're Titos (vodka) and rum (Bacardi) drinkers but open to trying something fun!
In the Netherlands, the best alcohol available are Belgian beers or French & Italian wine 😂 (I kid I kid). Locally they have good Jenever (Genever), which is kinda between Gin & Whisky. There are many different distilleries in the Netherlands & Belgium (+ France & Germany). I unfortunately don't know much more about dutch booze, because I rarely buy alcohol in the Netherlands (and actually do buy my beers from here in Belgium, or my wine from France :p )
 

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