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The city TRANSPORT networkA'dams use the OV-Chip-Card, it's a"blieb-in"-"blieb-out" system, if youwill be traveling more than 3 times perday with the trams, bus or metro it'sbest to get a 24hr ticket. 7.50 €. thatis also good for the nightbus. You canget 24 & 48 hour tickets from the driverGVB Tickets & Info, StationspleinCentraal: Mon to Fri: 07:oo-21:oo &W/end from 08.oo...http://en.gvb.nl'OP 'T FIETSIE'= take the bike
Oudezijdskolk 9Mon-Thu: 14.3o-o1.ooFri & Sat: 11.oo-o3.oo
Sun: 11.oo-o1.oo Kitchen till 22.oowww.mollyinamsterdam.com
Prinsengracht 60-62
Daily: 12.oo-22.oo
An Irish pub as should be. Olde charm,hospitality, great food, loads of 'craic' ! ..all kinds of characters & a happy buzz,accents from all over the world. Sportsfans have the big screens, most eventsshown (GAA). Trad' home-cooked foods,largest portions, freshest ingredients,best of meats... presentation is mouth-watering ! As day turns into nightwelcome on stage a rogues gallery ofmusical talent, guaranteed to keep yougoing on into the wee hours!.
airy, artistic atmos.. Light seasonallunches & meal offers… So fresh it's stillsprouting … Rye rolls on goat cheese,salads tofu, nuts, mushrooms & olive,oils.. daily soup & pasta specials.. seaweed curry.. Great Hummus... Hot- Cold choco & squeezed juice,..houseboats & canal side seating..unique & delightful place to be....popwith punkers.. both young & old'er.. youcan sit there like in a bar...;-)
the key concept here...healthily madefood, all steamed all grilled, prepared &served up fast .... enjoyed slowly.....verystylish ‘take your time’ local hang out..drink cocktails & good wine.... live thelive piano in the right place..
Behind St. Nicholas
By Noorder Kerk
trams 3,25 to Sarphatipark
Molly Malone’s pub-restaurantlive music
healthfoods Bolhoed café deliterrace bar
Cous Cous Clubhealthy exotic food
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24
H2
F2
F6
IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TRIP TO 'THE DAM'...'je hebt nog een hoop te doen'= you have a lot todo & do. !!! This town is all it's own !!! so muchappeal, energy & world flavor ‘A boiling POT’.everything 'n' everyone is 'Mager, Geinig en
Mooi'= skinny funny & beautiful. you can be anonymous.. you can befamous... you can do whatever you want.. as long as you play by therules & pay your taxes.. cum & savor. This is a fast town .. only halfthe population are 'BAKED'.. the others.. love to drink & 'beDutch'... hyper chatty 'wise' guys & cool' as ice big blond girls .. The water is wet & colourful is the life wherever you find.. or
LOOSE YOURSELF ...drie dingen= 3 things you reallyshould know = 'hi - please - bye.=gedag - alstu'blieft - doei.!
Residents of Amsterdam= A'dam's,have their own pace of life . .
'NEEM JE TIJD'= take your time ..'don't complain,it is bad for motivation'... A'dam'sare happy to hang-out (like thewaving ladies in the windows?)shoot the breeze & chew the fatwith you,. . FYI: 'Hemp products'don’t have any 'THC' (the littleChrystal's what get us stoned) .i.e.don’t try light up your new T-shirt,hat, socks or diary)… You will bewaiting a long long time to fillyour sails ! . . in fact you willprobably 'Poets je klompen voordat je de pijp uit gaat'= PoPyour clogs before you fly away.
The DRINK TO DRINK would be'Jenever' the original "YoHoHo"bottle of sailors Rum, ask for itlocally as a ‘Borrel’. . . . . As for'blowtje / stickie roken'= weedsmokin’, unless you are in an officialCOFFEE SHOP, then it is polite toask the bar tender if it’s OK yourcranking bongs & puffing joints ..!!! The little green sign on the door
makes the distinctionbetween bar which specialize in skinnin’ up
big fat Freddy J’s & bar whichinvites you to join in the sipping ofwarm beverages.. a Koffieshop or‘Salons de thé’....... so
Look for this symbol onour map ..... & relax ..
IF YOU ARE ON A BIKE,keep your head together on theroads in town. Some A'dam'scyclist's are traveling very quickly& those tram's will kill you, likestoned dead !! ...... A nice oneis to catch the A’dam north ferry‘the Ijveer’, from behind centralstation. It’s free, you can 'op 'tfietsie'= take the bike, & on to theother side, peddle u around in thecompany of cows, tulips & ‘normal’people… for a while . . . relax . . .
Fully restored & reinvented &OPEN AGAIN
THE RIJKSMUSEUM-www.rijksmuseum.nl- Celebratingthe ‘golden age of Europe’. Theyhave raised the interactive level toa place... which you need to go seefor yourself...Here too you will seethe original versions of someVERY famous paintings.. JanLuijkenstraat (E5). If it’s yourbirthday they give you specialtreatment 'Verjaardags verrass-ing', at most of the pay in sights .
De WALLEN'= THE 'MAIN'
RED LIGHT DISTRICT(G,H3)- is that a woman? cost youa 50 to find out for real.. you cango around & flirt for free... TheZeedijk until a few yars ago thisstreet was known as Zombie town‘de vliegende Hollander’= flyingDutchman,. If you get paranoidafter 'a smoke', then go sooner,rather than later... it's still a bitslim 'n' shady.... . The Nieuwmarkt'De Waag'= the scales, entrancepoint to the Original 'commercial'city… weigh in.. weigh it up. ..Chinatown (H3) Land of the risingSUN, the 'real deal' .. good food &unique street possibilities. Don’tloose your load by leaving yourmoney hanging out of your pants,if you leave it looking out of yourback pocket... then your defiantlyasking to get fu*ked !.. THIS AIN’T NO REHEARSAL..
MARKETS - DAILYDAPPERSTRAAT (L5).. that's wherethe A'dam's go for the quality &normal prices. ALBERT CUYP (F6)most diverse, what are youafter?... WATERLOOPLEIN** (H4)daily- for clothes & mix new stuff,junk, fries & herring & onSaturday the (**= bit pricey) fleamarket... BLOEMEN MARKT (F4)floating flower stalls, bees & nicesmells .. HET SPUI**(F3) aroundthe 'Het Lieverdje'= Little Darlingstatue, books is on Fridays.NORDER MARKT (F1) in Jordaan..Monday morning is flea's &clothes & on Saturdays big buzz‘Bio’ farmers stalls.... DBPHaarlemmerstraat 146 (G1) atrue 'thrift' homeless projectshop.. If you desire to purchasesomething & you did not find it inA’dam …Then it probably doesn’texist yet…! You may also pick thedeal of a lifetime on many differentitems you didn’t know yet existed& THE BLACK MARKET**** 24/7all around the Red light district ;-))
THE GREAT TULIP PLAGUEof 1637… ‘Known as "the year thebulb blew"..... like CMYK fullstereo color & bloomin’ great. Getout to the Haarlem train stationrent a bike there (or BYO) thisarea is 'Allen maar bloemetjes,strandjes en wentelwiekjes'='ALL' flowers, beaches, windmills,& many 'representative'.. poi's. Godirection Leiden a 29 km cycle,from there you can get the trainback to town (if you still want to). . . Do this the other way around ifyou wish, either way you still won’tfind a hill, to go up, down or over ..
JORDAAN= Garden ..perhaps the mostbeautiful neighborhood in the world.??? GO look see for yourself !!!!visit the 'Hoffe'=courtyards, (if usee an open gate, go on in!) tryKarthuizerstraat 131.(E1).. !!WoW !! This area is where theworkers who built this city duringthe ‘golden age’ 1585-1672lived= slums'... streets are namedafter FLOWERS..it is reallyfashionable but not posh.... you canshop all day & never see the sameitem twice, many cafes & streetbars.. a creative nest of enterprises..
R E M B R A N D THe died a totally unknown poor man1669 & lies in an unmarked placeinside Westerkerk/De Westertoren(F2) the tallest tower in town. Ucan go up there for the tour.. onlya few people at a time.. cost 5€ &worth it.. Anne Frank house & theHomo, monument are also near by.
Nowadays, famous Dutch live inthe district full of small independentstores, public houses & some ofthe finest restaurants. Most shopsopen at 11 A.M. in
CIVILISATION... That’s where & when A'dam's like to be 'seen'!
EYE - www.eyefilm.nl - pioneer cinema complex 'beyondexplanation... again))'.. showingsomething you should probably see..It's ALL ABOUT FILM- museum,bars, auditoriums, terrace. THEArchitecture & engineering of thatbuilding .. blow your mind! ..get there on the free ferry-'Buiksloterweg' (1i)eye eye captain’
A'dams are not all so excited bythe availability of marijuana... Itis not illegal, never was.. theyeducate about it..
THE DIFFERENCEBETWEEN A BEER
DRINKER & A GANJASMOKER
is clear.... WINNER / LOSER (sorry butit's as simple that)) 'dope' has lostthat forbidden fruit enticement . .. . . A'dams prefer drinking +-?(sweeping statement)) .. As for thespace cakes . . . Hang on . . . WAIT WAIT WAIT.. what werewe just talking about? . ? . .
SCHEEPVAART MUSEUM= maritime, this tall Dutch racewere not satisfied looking overthings so they set sail to lookthings over very early in history.For example, Dutchman AbelTasman ‘discovered’ Tasmania in1642 ! Pieter Minuit boughtManhattan island from 'the redInjuns' in 1626 for 24$. The great spreader of civilisation,VOC-Dutch East Indian- ship isnow moored up here, having firstsailed in 1748, (J3).
..LIFE IS BUT DREAM..
DE GOOYER WINDMILLwww.brouwerijhetij.nl - a reallike one, understand… big wings& scales & breathing fire…waitno that was something else...?here is a MICRO BREWERY'tIJ'=ostrich Egg', they serve to theterrace 15.oo -20.oo, go there & drinkhome brew.. have one for me!! (L5)
BIBLIOTHEEK - www.oba.nl- the AMAZING library, fantasticplace with lots of great things to do...all free, paid for by the powersthat be !.. OKokOK so it is 'a placeof study'.. but it is one of the best.. in the world.. in an interactiveway... have i said too muchalready? Oosterdokskade (i3).
NEMO - www.e-nemo.nl- The ultimate technological sciencecenter.. Float in & buzz with all sortsof mind-boggling laws of naturedefying gadgets, atom splittingfun etc etc . . Oosterdok 2 (J3)
THE REAL ANIMALS ARE CADGED..in the Artis z o o over onPlantage Kerklaan Middenlaan.
BOTANICAL GARDENS, for allthe other plants the Dutch have
MASTERED GROWINGThe Hortus Medicus- a herb garden forthe physicians & chemists of old .(J5)
VINCENT VAN GOGH www.vangoghmuseum.nlPaintings, drawings, You also canwalk around town with one ofthose purple triangular boxes. Paulus Potterstraat 7, (D5) the HEINEKEN EXPERIENCEwww.heinekenexperience.comin 1867 the first brewery stonewas laid. & there was waterenough. Stadhouderskade 78, (F5)
Any of you get a SWEET TOOTHaround this time of day? well..behind Heineken on Ferdinand Bolstr#10 the nicest cake shop on earth..'The Taart van m'n Tante' It's likebeing at Rocky Horror's/WillieWonkas. www.detaart.com dailyfrom 10 till 18.oo..(E6).last hourthe sell of the cakes half price !!!
Fit’n’sh*t. .. MANY WAYS TO RAISEYOUR HEART BEAT... swimming pool'Marnix' a gym & everything..easy place.. www.hetmarnix.nlMarnixplein 1 (E2).. now we arefit & ready for some more HORIZONTAL JOGGING.. !
the infamous Vondelpark, pronounced
‘FONDLE’ PARK..another reclaimed swamp... Thelargest grass patch in the city(indeed..) Lovely place at any timeof the year & surprisingly safe dayor night, for a city park (unless I am in there.;-) POi-> theBlauweTeahouse garden bar. (B5)Social place for the volk & they’redogs, lots of balls being juggled &instruments being played… beerin the sun & rain.. Further on &for culture 'Vondel Bunker'-www.schijnheilig.org- an opensource artistic space for events &nice underbridge parties ..(C4)
. . If you gotta' take a pee-wee . .& there is no where else except theobvious .. DON'T DO IT. In themCANALS live Bilharsia EEL's,which can swim up your stream &right up into your tubes.. fromthere they must be removed by asurgeon with a razor blade !!!. .feel invited to use the police station toilets & be thankful youentered under your own steam !! .
24/7 is not this cities middlename!! you want to party / be in &around culture all day & night.Try TRAUW & CANVAS (H6). &you can eat at CroissanterieJennifer- Hekelveld 3 (G2)
if you are smokin” then don’t forget tobacco.. in Europe this is aDutch deal.. Some of
THE TASTIEST SHAGS in the world are blended & rubbedright here in downtown A’dam…
The national dish, 'SNERT & VERSE HARING
MET UITJES'= Pea soup & raw herring w/ onions,…Sounds great mmmm? If youdon’t try it you will regret it forthe rest of your life ...& if you do try it .... 'mischienkrijg jij d'r ook nog spijt van'=maybe also you will regret it,.. !!Willem Beukelszoon invented eating herring this way in 1385..
"AMSTERDAM HISTORICALMUSEUM: the lifeline, story &the roots of the ‘MOKUM’=A’dam swamps, of how it was thisparticular mushroom cameonward & upward. het Spui (F3).
My first trip to Amsterdam, whenI was A 'GREEN HORN'..semi-teenager... I blew it.. smokedtoo much of it, .... it blew me &'IT' more or less sucked !…. NowA’days I visit & actually remembermuch of what went on;-) " really
Smokin’ if not sure, ask the dealerabout the effect. It’s a search toget a good hash; it’s mostlyimported & bought by governmentguy in a tie who doesn’t evensmoke! THE GRASS is all grownhere & they have fun with mixin’seeds & bright lights to createsomething very .. eh.. emm aaAmsterdam.... now you know thetruth . Strong huh? . ETA
16.20 & counting
at least on the surface of things
THIS MAY BE THE
FRIENDLIEST CITYIN ALL MODERN EUROPE
& it's not just that everyone is stonedall the time.. If you will try to makepleasant eye contact as you movearound town you will be pleasantlysurprised how many people willacknowledge & say "Hoi" or something like that… It's probablybecause.. they don't know you yet …
On Leidseplein in Theater'Stadschouwburg' look for & find the'LAST MINUTE' TICKET SHOP.You can get it much cheaperthere for every kind of showwhats on ... that's a lot.. & that is agood tip. !! you are welcome. . (E4)
UN-WRITTEN LAW SAY THATRED LIGHTS… for bikes, don'tcount.. There is no better way to'do' this town than from the saddle..YOU HAVE TO GET YOUR-SELF A BICYCLE… There are3 bike places recommended &each for different reasons… Theyall do have 1 thing in common,the bikes are non advertising &therefore u don’t look like a justlanded dork on 2 wheels !!
On Spuistraat 84 (G2) the www.recycledrentals .comTheir bikes are of all colors, They offer the cheapest prices but
they don't have many, you must be there early or reserve, opens around 9am
MIKES BIKE TOURSKerkstraat 134 Mar 1-Nov 30: o9.oo-18.ooDec-Feb: from 10.oo
Daily Countryside windmillscheese farm/clog factory's…flowers.. & or City Bike Tours,bridges, houseboats, streets,canals !! THE SPY MAP getsyou a friendly discount ! (E4)You could also.. as the A'dam's do& just hop on the first not lockedbike you see & off you go……THINK ONCE, THINK TWICE,...............THINK BIKE !!
Ceintuurbaan 346
Mon-Sat: 17.oo-22.oo, Sun: closed www.couscousclub.nl
In the business for more than 29 years..that's a lot of tattoos.. dealing in customjobs or a skin souvenir ..whatever markings you feel you may be missing..Sjap & his 6 artists will take the time to treatyou to your really unique own personalbrand... 100% clean… imagine that !Tram 3- “Haarlemmerplein” & busses
18, 21, 22- “Haarlemmerplein”
Haarlemmerdijk 130-Jordan
+31(0)20 330 90 46) Mon-Sat:11.oo-18.oo
Sunday from 13.oowww.houseoftattoos.nl
House of Tattoos studio & salon
10 kinds of magic mushrooms & truffles, herbal E, sex stimulants (thered-light float your boat..), energizers &psycho-active erbs'. ;-) Pipes’n’bongs..very knowledgeable & approachablestaff. 'What you buy & what it gonna' do toyou', important = Yes! ...Paraphernalia& a million of funny gifts 'n' gadgets to go
Spuistraat 249& Singel 524
7 days 10.oo-22.oowww.magicmushroom.com
Tram 1,2,5 - “Spui”
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 216-220tel:+31(0) 20-620 38 22
fax:+31(0) 20-627 16 12 [email protected]
www.bulldoghotel.com
Slap in the red light district
The Bulldog Hotel ***** hostel-lounge-coffeeshops
1
8
5
F3
Lp's, Singles & Cd's galore. Everygenre & style, a great collectors collection. If you have been looking forit then it may well be hear & cheap ashell! A bargain hunters basement!! Old& new coming through …U couldspend hours in there… listening decks..
Second Life Music CD, LP curo & collecters edition30
E3
...you have to stop by, Europe's firstconcept store completely dedicated tohemp. stylish clothing, complete newwardrobe.. cosmetics & is home of theurban Eco fashion label 'HoodLamb' &HQ of award winning & famous'T.H.Seeds'. Much sought after cannabisgenetics, cool street wear & smokersaccessories.. they got the 'Hemp' Works'
Nieuwendijk 13Sun-Wed:
10.3o till 19.ooThurs-Sat: till 21.oowww.hempworks.nl
Hempworks epicenter ofthe Cannabis Universe since 1993
5 mins from Central Station
23
G2
A favourite point of ‘De Pijp’=’The Pipe’this area of A’dam.. bright & up-design.lots of movement light & buzz, Remindsyou of the dining car on a fast train..Quality food menu & inventive seasonaldaily specials... friendly prices - friendlierservice.! big selection of drinks, hot, cold,strong & free... Corner station stop, lookleft-look right, more windows / ideal spotfor watching the world & the day go on by..trams 7,10,25 -“Weteringcircuit”
16, 24 -“Stadhouderskade”
Ferdinand Bolstraat 24
Mon-Thurs: 11.oo-o1.ooFri-Sat: till o3.oo Sun: 12.oo-o1.oo
www.kingfishercafe.nl
Kingfisher bistro beside Heineken expo
13
E6
F1
G3
Roetersstr. 170Morning till nite
www.kriterion.nl
Kriterion café-bar-cinema-arthouse
21
i5
.. classic 'old school' pension… Big,bright, some w/ balcony. , the wholeroom is for you, good., no? Shoe shinemachine, hot drinks, location is hip cafe/bar area, lots of great outdoor relax nearby.. it`s clean & secure, No bunk beds-15 twins + shower, !! Group deal- 130-150€ for the 5 bed.!! 8 non- & 11 smoking rooms. Stay once come again..
PlantageKerklaan 25
Tel: +31 (0) 20-620 55 44 Fax: +31 (0) 20-620 24 04
Hotel Plantage
tram 9,14 - “Zoo”, or Metro- “Waterlooplein”
Plantage nice budget hotel22
i4
on a very 'representative' street.. friendly,good service, all bunk dorms, the smallestone is 8 bed the biggest is 18, u canmeet a lot of people !! Groups are welcome, it’s nice, organised & clean...atmos' the big Olde' open 24/7 Bar,pumping music, pool table, guests coming & going.. buzzin' socal scene...in the Centraal canals - Red light
25
H2
Warmoesstraat 14Tel: +31 (0) 20-627 74 99fax: +31 (0) 20-3304774
www.hostel-meetingpoint.nl [email protected]
Meeting Point backpackerhostel-bar-pool
Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 24 sMon-Thurs:
21.oo- o3.oo Fri-Sunday:
16.oo - o4.oowww.amsterdamned.nl
... 2- 4- 1 with this map. !!! Sunday &Mon’ - all night long LADIES Night …unlimited FREE cocktails after happyhour. .. Wed’ beer for 1 euro ALL NIGHT!!!. Every Tues’ - live music @ 22:3o….from 70’s- 80’s, R&B, dance & hip hop... Not a big place, long bar & easy tomeet dancing people… A'dam's comehere.... never say never.. 2,50€ for abeer or the "koetje" shot'= Holy cow..
tram 1,2,5 - on THE“Leidseplein”
Amsterdamned every nighthappy hour 22:3o & 23:3o..31
E4
111
10
on any fetishists itinerary. Synonymouswith the Red Light District & the SeriousFetish, Kinky & BDSM party scenes... thestaff love the naughty dressing-up & willmake your shopping experience 'A'memorable one.... Pervy Rubber, Leather& Toy's boutique, accomplish yourBiggest Bizarre Fantasy's...
a slinky stop in seedy street
19
H3
Zeedijk 64Open Noon- 20.oo
Thurs till 21.ooSunday we rest
www.demask.com
DeMask rubber emporium
The narrow streets of the characteristicJordaan takes you on an adventurewhere every turn gives you changingviews & secret yards. If you like tochange your appearance accordingly, ...colourful, glittery, classy, funky orrockin' hand-picked affordable vintagefrom the best era's, for men & women.Get yourself that special Amsterdamlook, they are happy to advise for furthertips independent shops, arts. bars &food near by.
Westerkerk - Anne Frank -Jordaan
7
E2
Tweede Egelantiersdwarsstraat 7www.vindit.nl Mon-Sat: 11.oo-18.3o
Vind-it Vintage small,
well assortedvintage store
... size doesn’t matter. !?.. not here. Ifyou are 1 inch or 11, they will have thethingy to suit you, they are so versatile...& it's great fun ! They have latex-freeversions, condoms for ladies, all imaginable colors, flavors, textures, patterns, & some REALLY crazy ones.. AMUST SEE!! (tip: the ones that glow inthe dark...oh, yes.tip it here ;-)
any tram to Dam square
15
G3
Warmoesstraat 141 Mon-Sat: 11.oo-18.oo
Sunday closedwww.condomerie.com
Condomerie world's1'st condom
specialist shop The sexiest SEX SHOP in the city.... theladies turn....lovely items mainly for HER& some for HIM (yes lads read ‘perfectgift’ … give some to her & then she giveit all to u ;-)) ...cheeky lingerie, sexy toys& ‘A’dam size dildos & knobs, fetishwear, videos & secret surprises.... getyou some real eye opening A'dam/Evestylish souvenirs...(please: no morewooden shoes & fridge magnets)...
any tram to Dam Square
18
G2
Spuistraat 100 Mon: 13.oo-18.3o
Tue, Wed, Fri:11.oo-18.3o
Thurs: 11.oo-21.ooSat: 11.oo-18.oo, Sun: 13.oo-18.oo
www.femaleandpartners.com
Female & Partners sex shop by the ladies
250
An informal, inexpensive oasis in theinstitutionalized jungle. Bob's has beenaround & seen it all through the years.Still offering one of the best priced bedsin town. A cool joint with nice people ona central location. Cheap beer, goodmusic, free relaxing atmosphere. . . . . . .
tram 1,2,5,13,17 -“NieuwezijdsKolk”- first stop from the station.
Bob’s hostelclassic style backpacker's
10
G2
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 92
Tel: +31 (0)20 - 623 00 63www.bobsyouthhostel.nl
150
14
44
19
Prinsengracht 366Every day:
13.oo till 18.oo+31(0)6 45 42 6344
www.secondlifemusic.nl
The Internationaldialling code
to Amsterdam is:
00 31-20
Tram 7,10 or 1,2,5
Magic Mushroom shroom gallery-smart shop-
magical products
1): OudezijdsVoorburgwal 242
2): De SnoepboomHaarlemmerstr. 24-26 Daily: 10.oo-22:oo
.. fantasy fast food.. millions of calorie's& as many colours.. Get a fresh bakedwaffle base on a take away plate.. froma brilliant BUFFET of buttons, balls,amazing beautiful, glitter, chocolate,licorice, & glistening, coated, sugar surprises. cream i scream... an outrageous feast ! & you can buy somemore treats & souvenirs for your sweetself... or your sweetheart
1): in the red light 2): top ofJordaan
Waffle & Candstorebakery, sweets & tasty fun stuff20
G3
G2
Nassaukade 122 Open: 17.oo-22.oo
Reserve? 020 486 81 37www.foodism.nl
really a grass routes place, although it may seem kinda' fancy... it's nice!
built with desire & not money. They are very proud to have you there, enjoythe hospitality.. the meals are under-priced..for the quality..!. .. it is finedining! ideology.. a lot of effort in theprep, makes for you a naturally easy &enthusiastic eating visit with them.
Tram: 13, 14, 17- ”Marnixstraat/Rozengracht”
Foodism fine tastes bistro bar9
D2
More than just a place to go.. it’s aboutpeople, genuine, a scene for punk life & soul, not only, first & foremost independent, non-profit/commercial,MUSIC… bands from all over the worldplaying, etc... workshops, theatre.shows, kids programs.. Volkskeuken....wwwwww..bbiinnnneennpprreett..oorrgg Tues-Fri from19.oo-21.oo. Call before, 020-6790712.they cook for up to 50 people / solo orgroups...veggie / vegan food.... 5€ eat asmuch you need… nice idea, relax, enjoy ..more places like that & our world will bea better place to go around on... tram 1- end of Vondelpark@the gates
Amstelveenseweg 134Weekdays:
21.3o- o2.oo Weekends:
www.occii.org till 3-4+-
Occii cultural venue, former squat complex of mini scenes2
A5
if you believe in synergy.. this place hasa good 'vibe' seems positive in there.. &the peeps are a easy mix of non/locals..of no fixed place to go any time soon &of all ages, colours & mode.. the music isbig system, back to basics.. there areplaces to dance, hang, drink, smoke ,make out ... & like say.. it's a nice place.
just off Rembrandtplein
Wagenstraat 3Tues: 23.oo-4.oo
Thurs: 23.oo-04.oo Fri & Sat: 23.oo-05.oo
www.barkodeamsterdam.nl
Barkode techno under-ground club3
G4
.. a paradise :) girls!!! :).. 2’nd handstreet-wear ...it's the looks for A'dam...free spirit.... to chose is the only problem.. & not only for girls - huge section for the boys as well.. shoes, accessories.. jewellery,!!, .. It's notcheap, but if you want to look the look.....
1: Huidenstraat 7 2: Nieuwe Hoogstr. 10Mo-Sat: 11.oo-18.oo
Thurs: -21.ooSun: 13.oo-18.oo
www.zipperstore.nl
Zipper sharp vintage store
tram 1,2,5 - “Spui”
17
E3
H3
.... on the beautiful Prinsengracht.. splitlevel space, rockery crystal garden.seats & tables here & there, up & down...softies, smoothies, teas, cafe, juices,'real' homemade weed brownies. Ganjashakes.. outside on the waterfront terrace. menu selection of different kindsof high quality hash 'n' weed. Handmadejewelry & paraphernalia...hide out & la la.
10 min’s walk from Leidseplein, Tram 1,2,5 - “Prinsengracht”
Prinsengracht 312Tues-Sat: 11.oo-19.oo
Closed Sun & Mon
La tertulia nice mellow coffeeshop
4
E3
facebook map app
...a co-op student commune… volun-teers work there..!! Busy ‘happing’ w/specials, cheeper drinks & more talk..in the same building is ‘THE’ cinema..art & expression is an essential . .they show good films too. . .
"Multiple award winning !! they knowexactly what travelers are looking for.Feel right at home in this beautiful & historical townhouse. Relax around thelounge & garden, prepare your ownmeal.. new fully equipped kitchen w/free pasta, meet fellows during one ofthe hostel-organised activities. You canhave a spin on one of the hostel bikes..ease into it."Tram 4 or 25- 'Stadhouderskade'.
16
G5
Cocomama Amsterdam's firstboutique hostel
42
10Westeinde 18
www.cocomama.nl [email protected]
Tel: +31 (0) 20-627 24 54
tried & tested…. Curious?…. , hemp,products, shirts & lollipop's!! Hash making machines & smoker stuff.. Aspecial place in the Dam, come in for acuppa’ tea relax for a while. ChillCouches. selection of reading, comics /zines / grow history'... The lady owner isa legend in the 'legalise it' / 'make itbetter'' movements since the 70's.. !!!!a pioneer, then opening something likethe first hostel/ coffeeshop ever !!!happy to show you around & explain allthe good things they do.. how high haveyou aimed . . "put that in your chillum"..
Mon: 12.oo-18.oo
Tues-Fri: 11.oo-18.oo
www.pollinator.nl Sat: from 13.3o
Pollinator inventors of the ice-O-lator method
Trams 9,14, Metro-“Waterlooplein”
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world famous hangout, frequented bystars. On the main RED LIGHT canals.Secure, comfortable & easy to locate..enjoy the house bar- lounge have somegood food drinks.. or pop to thecoffeeshop… causes appetite, laughing& a sense of extreme well being! roof top& street terrace gardens for high & lowdays. . all tastes catered to.. such a mixof people stay here every time...
MAKE COFFEE, NOT WAR! - says ownerSilvia. &, mama, she's not kidding: thecoffee bean is taken very very seriouslyhere....same goes for food...Italian ingredients, organic.. very good, veryhealthy. This place is a moment of calm,sit right by the water, cappuccino &panini in hand, sea-birds above, boatsgoing by... & then just 5 min's on the freeferry & you straight back into the crazi-ness of the city.... fresh..
free Ferry to Ijplein behind trainstation
Al Ponte café terrace Italiano6
J2
Meeuwenlaan 2(IJplein)
summer-May-Oct:w/days o8.oo-18.oo w/ends from 10.oo
& November-April:w/days o8.oo-15.oo w/ends 10.oo-16.oo
www.alponte.nl
This Amsterdam rose upOUT OF THE MUD... 1,298bridges & so far 88km of man-madecanal. Every little area of whichhas it’s own mood. . To navigate,look at the map with your eyesunfocused (should be easy enough).You will see the 'het spinneweb'=spider’s web .. Everything is maximum 20 mins walk away (OhnO, not walking again !! ),
JUST TAKE YOUR LINES OFLATITUDE WITH YOURLINES OF LONGITUDE & TRYSTAY VERTICAL, IF YOU ARENOT ALREADY HORIZONTAL...
Kattenburgerpl. 39 NooN till 00.oo
Fri & Sat: till 1.oo or max 3.oowhen the mood is there
Daan & Daan
with the sun always on the terrace wherethere are seats for +/- 50 people...nicebeers, the Daan's serve homemadesoups, Dam tasty snacks, toasties & forsure one of the best tasting APPLE pie intown. The music is rare funk, mod, jazz,country, rock&roll.. that describes regulars quite well too..
you will pass it on the bike
Café Daan & Daan nicebar by the Maritime museum
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J4
trams 7 & 10 or Metro“Weesperplein”
TROPEN = Tropical museum,www.tropenmuseum.nl All sorts ofcool things from days of old, from allover the world (much like Amsterdamit’s self). Musicians will love thelistening toys & students, theresource center. Boats, clothes,village creations, jewellery & atmos’reconstructions.. Linnaeusstr. 2, (K5)
MUSEUM VAN LOON-www.museumvanloon.nl Take apeep into the living rooms of thepast.. Keizersgracht 672, (F4)
REMBRANDTHUIS -www.rembrandthuis.nl - The manworked in this house from 1639till 58’. He had more etchingsthan the average guy could everuse. .Jodenbreestaat 4-6,(H4)
the UNDERGROUND isall around...
DE SLANG - 'the Snake house' -www.deslang.nl - garage gallery& inspire venue. Spui str 199.oppose'it the Vrankrijk -www.vrankrijk.org - they have abar some evenings..By Dam sq,Spuistraat 216 (F3). PLANTAGE DOKZAALwww.plantagedok.nl - for a bitmore culture, workshops &'Volkskeuken'= peoples kitchen,Plantage Doklaan 8-12 (J4).DE NIEUWE ANITAwww.denieuweanita.nl -bar / shows /c inema/even t s ,Frederik Hendrikstr 115 (D2).'DIY' open info house onJodenbreestr 24 behind Waterloomarket info place & books, nolabel designer store. T-shirts &handmade items..(H4)
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OT301 - www.ot301.nl -multi media place with
many & daily happenings.. bars,parties, cinema, workshops,Therapy & or Trapeze .. there isdinner (a Volkskeuken = lovecook, pay 6E) Tues & Fri & Sun;19.oo-20.3o u have to call onthe day at 16.oo tel; 020 4122954. Overtoom street 301(B4). The Budapest cinema clubis also right near by.
TIP
OFF THE SPY MAPANTARTICA
www.no.nl/antarctica - Squat &culture center, movies, food, gigs...tram 7 + 14 Bos & Lommerplein,metro Jan van Galenstraat.Amundsenweg 1 - (B2) JOE'S GARAGE-www.joesgarage.nl-open squat cafewith events- Pretoriusstr. 43 (K6)a short bus ride from town isRUIGOORD - www.Ruigoord.nl- was a squatted village! theystill have actions & go take alook. . (bus@D3)."
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SQUAT.NET . . in the 70’s many houses
& whole streets were 'taken' by the people.. as a reaction tolack of state social housing ..provo'cation protest A'narchy &there were many street warswith the pigs... There are nowonly a few places which are notyet back in the hands of the capitalists & bankers.... Theseplaces represent a very specificcore.. a lifestyle, a politicalstand, a world perspective..'Places of social consequence'..You are welcome to visit, someare open daily others only when there is a 'happening'...www.radar.squat.net... is thefull events calender for today.
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Black bikes, you blend in & lookrespectable, the store is also a lovely &unique workshop 'river side' cafe cumvenue where u can hang out, gatheryour thoughts .. wine, delicious tapas,a choice of home made rolls, .. chocolatemuffins.. drinks.. even get your bikeprepared w/ a picnic hamper full ofgoodies ... go out on unique tours like'Twilight, Urban Culinary' to eat your wayaround & Countryside to meet cows &tulips. Quite uncommercial & nice really...
Beside the Centraal station
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De Ruyterkade 127 w/days: 8.oo-19.oo w/ends: o9.oo-19.oo
www.starbikesrental.com
Star bikes rental-cafe &cakes-terrace
They got the connections & can find anyone anytime anywhere a place tostay. Last minute up to 70% discounts!Also trips, boats, busses, walking toursetc... Info tips... Hotel, hostel, boat,apartments bookers... no one do it cheeper
opposite Centraal Station
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H3
Prins Hendrikkade 103
high season: 9.oo-21.oo low season: till 18.oo
+31 (0) 20- 422 68 36www.dutch-hotel.com
Amsterdam HotelAuthority booking service
info tours
www.mikesbiketoursamsterdam.com
.. this could only 'happen' here.. trustme.. if you are in town to buzz & be entertained.. this is hilarious... There arevery many 'trips' you can take in theDam.. this one is pure bazaar.. Venturebeyond the shadows, the darker side, toodisturbing for daylight. In a 90-minute bystage actors sung & spoken in strangeplaces... spine tingling PERFORMANCE'
you can also 'do it' by bike or foots
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meets by StarBikes Mob: 06-21 224 920
Tel: 020-33 07 101www.blondenblauw.nl
Blond & Blauw presentsTwilight tours
in a HEARSE
F O A M - www.foam.org- photography art exhibition space/museum.. it’s a good one .. verymod..Keizersgracht 609 (F4)
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