Topic: Amsterdam

[afc tukrish]

Can you still go and do magic truffles and get stoned and chat to the prozzies about the tedium of stag nights

Not sure I need a THIRD time in the Dam but then I last went in the before-time

I think living there would be cool if me music production and remote job are permitted. More on those later I suspect (Ahhh secrets are fun)

If I could, I would
move to Amsterdam, because
I am cool like that...

[FlashingBlade]

Heads up to those flying in for game....you may find a bit if a queue at passports 20 or 30 mins.. depends on what flights arrive just before yours.

But main thing is do not arrive late at Schipol on way back...been horrendous queuing for security this year...I've nearly missed flight.

its luck of the draw whether big.queue but most carriers still advising 3 hours before flight...sooner have an extra hour in Schipol bar than miss flight


Appreciate most of you been to Dam before for sordid weekends but any practical questions feel free to ask

[kavah]

 It would be good to see this in 2023. Unique opportunity

https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/press/press-releases/vermeer-press-kit

[FlashingBlade]

It would be good to see this in 2023. Unique opportunity

https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/press/press-releases/vermeer-press-kit

looking forward to going....just trying to work out best time to avoid mass tourism...3am on a Monday maybe.

[FlashingBlade]

Just checked to book Vemeer tkts at Rijksmusum...sites crashed...bigger demand than for Beyonce gig!

[Stubbins]

Thinking of a few days in Amsterdam in May, coupled with two nights in Leiden, which I'm told is like Amsterdam but smaller, quieter and less touristy.

Anyone ever been or got any views on Leiden? It's certainly a lot cheaper for hotel accommodation (I can't believe how expensive Amsterdam is getting)

[Corkboy]

Thinking of a few days in Amsterdam in May, coupled with two nights in Leiden, which I'm told is like Amsterdam but smaller, quieter and less touristy.

Anyone ever been or got any views on Leiden? It's certainly a lot cheaper for hotel accommodation (I can't believe how expensive Amsterdam is getting)

Leiden is lovely, been there a few times. What you've been told is true, it's got the canals and the nice buildings and the weed and so on but way quieter and fewer tourists. It's also only a short hop to Den Haag for a day trip and within easy reach (bike ride) of the coast and other nice little towns. It doesn't have quite the same buzz as Amsterdam but well worth a visit.

[FlashingBlade]

Thinking of a few days in Amsterdam in May, coupled with two nights in Leiden, which I'm told is like Amsterdam but smaller, quieter and less touristy.

Anyone ever been or got any views on Leiden? It's certainly a lot cheaper for hotel accommodation (I can't believe how expensive Amsterdam is getting)

yeah, you won't go wrong in Leiden lovely town..dont be put off arriving in station 10/15 min walk into the old town proper.

[FlashingBlade]

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/28/amsterdam-young-british-men-misbehave-stay-away-campaign

[ToneLa]

I would have thought the British boys would be fairly profitable

Ah well

Rotterdam it is

[kavah]

Any tips for getting hold of a Vermeer ticket?

[FlashingBlade]

Any tips for getting hold of a Vermeer ticket?

Become Prime Minister, Aristocracy  or find out your a long lost relative of Vermeer and blag your way in..other wise forget it..I've given up trying

[kavah]

Become Prime Minister, Aristocracy  or find out your a long lost relative of Vermeer and blag your way in..other wise forget it..I've given up trying

ha ha - might try to bunk in 

[duvva 💅]

There are some on eBay, varying prices

[kavah]

There are some on eBay, varying prices

yea, saw that after a quick google, I've never used it before, I might have a look a bit nearer the time (May), I'm happy to pay face value like, after thinking about it I reckon I might bunk