Kyle Hepp

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   Oh there's a coffee shop in Amsterdam that looks as though it's been carved out of a tree trunk, as if you're inside the tree trunk, it's blissful, like a wooden cocoon. I don't remember the name of it, though, as it's been a long time since I went to Amsterdam.

   Amsterdam's Vondelpark hires rollerskates, always good for a laugh.

   You have to do a canal trip, it's clichéd and touristy but you must do it!

   Anne Frank's house is sobering and so very sad. A must-do, but get there early, as the queues are quite bad otherwise.

   I love Amsterdam, I hope you enjoy it!

   Comment by elizaclaire — October 7, 2009 @ 5:11 am

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   In Amsterdam you will, of course, see the red light district and immediate surroundings, but do yourself a favor a see some more of Amsterdam as well. I would head for the Jordaan (across from the red light district, on the other side of the Damrak, the big touristy street which heads south from the central station), and Vondelpark and surroundings.
   If you want to see Anne Frank's house then reserve and buy tickets online, otherwise forget about it. You'll spend half the day standing in line.

   You might also like the fotography museum (FOAM) and the Van Gogh museum.

   Comment by tumblingOlaf — October 7, 2009 @ 6:22 am

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   Oh, and food in The Netherlands is terrible and woefully overpriced.

   Cafe de Jaren has a great terrace and is a good place to have drinks, but avoid their food.

   Comment by tumblingOlaf — October 7, 2009 @ 6:24 am

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   yessssssssss Amsterdam! I have to go back there asap, I loved that city. But it's been a while since I was there and I was with my parents soooo… yeah. But the Van Gogh museum is amazing and I remember eating ridiculously good french fries. I believe we bought them by the canal and showered them with salt and vinegar. There might have been mayo involved as well. Either way, it was awesome. Something on a bike? I don't know, Holland = Bikes always in my mind. Have a blast! (and I know it's your main man's bday super soon! was it just last year that we celebrated together???)

   Comment by Emita — October 7, 2009 @ 6:58 am

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   Rich has remembered – it was this coffee shop:
   http://www.coffeeshop.freeuk.com/AbraxasCS.html

   Comment by elizaclaire — October 7, 2009 @ 10:52 am

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   Aww, it was! How bout you come back to Chile for round two? Haha, I have no tips on any of these countries as I don't know that part of Europe, just thought I'd reminisce for a minute.

   Comment by emilyinchile — October 7, 2009 @ 4:41 pm

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   In Bruges, don't forget to go to the lovers´park (that's what its name means in dutch) near the train station, it is very romantic! Have fun in my country. If you have the time, spend a day in Gent as well; it´s just like Bruges, but less dead!

   Comment by Joris Vleminckx — October 8, 2009 @ 11:35 am

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   In Bruges, don't forget to go to the lovers´park (that's what its name means in dutch) near the train station, it is very romantic! Have fun in my country. If you have the time, spend a day in Gent as well; it´s just like Bruges, but less dead!

   Comment by Joris Vleminckx — October 8, 2009 @ 6:35 pm

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