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A'Dam

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
edited January 2023 in General Chat
Hi all,
I'm just about to book a week's break in Amsterdam in August. <IMG SRC="biggrin.gif" border="0" ALT="icon"> But I was wondering, is there much a darkside to the friendly city?

My mum swears there's people there who we'll (four 16 males and one 18 year old male.) be easy prey too...embarrasingly typical I know, but I thought i'd check it out. So thoughts anyone...

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    There are some wierdo's to look out for in the red light areas, there are some very dodgy geezers that will try and sell you crack and stuff and when we were there we went to this Rasta cafe and people were really hostile towards us, be careful.......
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You have a dark side everywhere you go in this world, on the other hand, I would describe Amsterdam as a peaceful town where you can indeed enjoy yourself without being disturbed too much. Just buy drugs in coffe shops, and never to dealers in the street, as you might end up with a few grams of washing powder up your nose (100% of the stuff they sell is fake).

    Apart from that, believe me, you are safe, and if you are looking for fun, you will find it in this town. <IMG SRC="wink.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">

    Just another important thing. I do not know the exact statistic, but a huge percentage of tourists that come to Amsterdam, go back to their countries without the wallet that they originally broght!!! Pick pockets are everywhere, and their skills are very well developed, believe me <IMG SRC="redface.gif" border="0" ALT="icon">

    Enjoooooooooooyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    The darkside is getting stoned and hit by a tram or a bike! Be polite to the dealers and don't stand out too much - like walking about with a map. Some of the English doormen at the sex clubs are fucko's, if you don't want to go in...
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yeah it can be a little dodgy at night but it's the same as any other city. It's not too big so you'll find that you can walk everywhere or just get on the trams. Pick-pocketers are quite common in the red light district to be careful. It's not as risky as some people make out, I mean you'd get just as much crime walking round Soho in London. As it's a group of you I think you'll be alright.. I've never found any really good clubs there but you'll have a laugh wherever you go really.

    And be warned, it's not cheap! I made this mistake the first time thinking it would be French/Spanish prices but a pint is usually more expensive than an English pint.

    I don't reccomend the cannabis cafes in town (ie. the ones nearest Central Station) - they're tacky, touristy expensive and have grotty cheap interiors liek plastic chairs etc and usually have no toilets....very annoying.
    If you walk a little further from the centre you will find some nicer ones which have nicer interiors, often better music (rather than all the hippy crap some play), a toilet and most serve alcohol, but only beer. You can often sit on the street overlooking the canals in these ons too. Sorry, I can't remember any cafe names!

    Where are you staying in Amsterdam? I know some of the youth hostels and cheaper hotels. The youth hostels in town are always cramped and loud so be prepared for no sleep! Whenever I go there now I usually stay in a budget hotel a little further out of town as you get a nicer bed and no-one throwing up right on your shoes next to your bed.

    Anyway have fun and be safe

    :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Like everyones said...during the day the place is nice and peaceful ( just watch out for the dodgy dutch peeps flying around on bikes!) the canals are nice to look at and most people are friendly. :)

    At night there is some dodgy goings on but compared to some places its heaven! Pick pocketers are common...just make sure you have your things where you can see them and dont put important stuff (money, phones etc!) in back pockets!

    Enjoy your stay! :D
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