[Soul_Glo]

If you don't really have to kill time then leave early and surprise a loved one. Unless you is already with them.

#peaceOverPussy

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by EdM5

She should go to Oud-zuid, de Pijp, de Rivierenbuurt or even Oud-west to meet real Dutch men :

Ha probably, my grandma (RIP 1917-2006) was born in the Ferdinand Bolstraat, Amsterdam (near centre)

Cheers
Robin

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by P1et

I specifically only mention Flanders for a reason

Flanders=The Netherlands. Waterloo=The Netherlands

Belgium/Belgica = Nether (lower) lands(countries) in latin.

Cheers
Robin

[Robin_NL]

Anyway anybody mentioned this?
https://www.heineken.com/Heineken-Experience



Visit the brewery on a guided tour, it's near the centre.



Cheers
Robin

[P1]

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Flanders=The Netherlands. Waterloo=The Netherlands

Belgium/Belgica = Nether (lower) lands(countries) in latin.

Cheers
Robin

I honestly wish you guys would just take Flanders and make it part of the Netherlands. The French can have Wallonia.

[Dang3r]

Had my last longer stay into A'dam at hall 2015.
Stayed at the Mercure Amsterdam Central (Noorderstraat 46), Breakfast and a good bed, what to need more?
Visit Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, dont forget to have a look at one of the diamond grinder facilities, the red light district, torture museum and a canal tour. Hard Rock Café (if you collecting the shirts), Anne Frank house, the open flower markets into the streets, licorice shops, poffertjes...
Enjoy your stay!

Originally Posted by P1et

The French can have Wallonia.

No! First they have to give us back Elsaß-Lothingen!!

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Anyway anybody mentioned this?
https://www.heineken.com/Heineken-Experience



Visit the brewery on a guided tour, it's near the centre.



Cheers
Robin

I'm sorry Robin , but Heineken is actually dish water ..
Real beers you can find everywhere in Belgium

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I'm sorry Robin , but Heineken is actually dish water ..
Real beers you can find everywhere in Belgium

I prefer Jupiler(Belgian)/Hertog Jan(Dutch) , but Amstel and Warsteiner are also ok. It's a personal preference, my friends and son(just 18) prefer Heineken just because it's the most renown brand in the world and I wouldn't spit in it either if I go out to drink something. It's not that bad. It's the Volkswagen of Beers so to speak

Cheers
Robin

[EALm4]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

I'm sorry Robin , but Heineken is actually dish water ..
Real beers you can find everywhere in Belgium

I absolutely cannot stand Heineken however wouldnt mind just checking out the brewery. They can keep their free 2 beers at the end. This will probably be last on the priority list.

Dackelone thanks for the vids they are a big help

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Flanders=The Netherlands. Waterloo=The Netherlands

Belgium/Belgica = Nether (lower) lands(countries) in latin.

Cheers
Robin

I'm not agreed ! ( very long story in short )
Belgica ( Gallia Belgica ) was the Roman word for the later Belgium (Belgie) But earlier in time it was called *Belgae* by the Celts .
I'm pretty sure you know what happened over here when Julius Caesar came to conquer my home town !
It was in 54 BC (54 before Christ) when the Roman sucker Caesar came to *Atuatuca Tungrorum* today it's called Tongeren. But my ancestor *Ambiorix* kicked first the Roman asses and no one from the Roman legion returned ever to Rome alive . One Roman legion was 6,000 man strong , and it was the best and strongest army in the world !

After 2 years the Roman sucker came back with 9 legions => 54,000 Roman soldiers and Ambiorix had no chance with his little tribe called the Eburones !
And so finally the Romans conquered the world...
That's how Gallia Belgica was changed in Belgium => Belgie
And my home town *Atuatuca Tungrorum* was changed into Tongeren .
And that's why my home town is the oldest town from Belgium...

In my home town you can see the traces from the historical war everywhere , and my house is built on the ground of the battlefield ..
(Check also my Avatar pic)

[Robin_NL]

No worries I understand.

I'm a Frisian(born where Mata Hari was born, capital of Friesland) and my ancestors 12th/13th century are from an island in the North of our province, called Terschelling.
They fought with Prusian armies together in Jerusalem in one of the crusades. Our family stayed Roman Catholic through the centuries though many up north in NL are protestant(I'm not religious btw)because of the Dutch Spanish war (1568-1648)

Anyway this is what I meant:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...he_Netherlands

When the Battle of Waterloo was fought it was at that time 'the Netherlands'.
That's what I wanted to say
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Waterloo

But hey I hate EU/Brussels politics and stuff but I love Belgium(I studied in Antwerp from 1989-1991)

Cheers
Robin

[EdM5]

Originally Posted by P1et

I honestly wish you guys would just take Flanders and make it part of the Netherlands. The French can have Wallonia.

That's very generous but no thank you sir.

From working in numerous pan European projects, I can tell you: Flanders is incompatible with the Netherlands.

On the other hand, Netherlands + Germany/Austria/any Scandinavian country including Denmark/UK/Ireland = it's a fit!

[P1]

Originally Posted by EdM5

That's very generous but no thank you sir.

From working in numerous pan European projects, I can tell you: Flanders is incompatible with the Netherlands.

On the other hand, Netherlands + Germany/Austria/any Scandinavian country including Denmark/UK/Ireland = it's a fit!

I'm sure you're referring to the south. So I propose this: we'll take Flanders, Zeeland, Noord Brabant and Limburg and turn that into a new country.

[BuiltnBoostedZ]

Damrak st., Coffee shops, Rembrandt museum, canal ride on a gondola.

+1 on Heineken Brewery. Went there while I was in the A. You can have a heineken made with your name on the label. I still haz mine.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

No worries I understand.

I'm a Frisian(born where Mata Hari was born, capital of Friesland) and my ancestors 12th/13th century are from an island in the North of our province, called Terschelling.
They fought with Prusian armies together in Jerusalem in one of the crusades. Our family stayed Roman Catholic through the centuries though many up north in NL are protestant(I'm not religious btw)because of the Dutch Spanish war (1568-1648)

Anyway this is what I meant:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...he_Netherlands

When the Battle of Waterloo was fought it was at that time 'the Netherlands'.
That's what I wanted to say
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Waterloo

But hey I hate EU/Brussels politics and stuff but I love Belgium(I studied in Antwerp from 1989-1991)

Cheers
Robin

Yeah I know Robin . It's really interesting , but yours was +/- 1885 years later than the Ambiorix vs Caesar battlefield.

And I also agree with you about the EU/Brussels politics , because they really suck !
They should visit Molenbeek only once...

Robin ,That's really cool that you studied in Antwerp , and of course I know you're a cool dude

God bless you , and your family ! Cheers my friend !

[Hammer Werke]

Hi. I used to live in Holland. Amsterdam is a great city. First, be prepared..Dutch weather is notoriously rainy. If it is a nice day, definitely rent a bike. If you are comfortable on a bike, it is the best way to see the city. The city is not so easy to navigate, it was designed like a maze/spiderweb to confuse invaders. But it can be an amazingly beautiful experience getting lost along the many canal streets....again...weather permitting. Be careful and mindful of traffic while riding. The city is always moving/bustling. Do not get in the local's way...the Dutch are fierce cyclists and are not fond of annoying tourists fumbling about on their commute.

Head down to the VondlePark, the cities central park..there is a cool little cafe in the center to grab a beer. Nice boutique hotels around the park area. The Heineken museum is ok. It used to be amazing (bottomless beer afterwards) but they changed it a few years ago (One beer).

Go into a cheese shop and politely ask to try some of their oldest goudas etc. Their really old cheeses 9-11 years have some crazy crystalline texture and flavor that is next level. Maybe go in after a coffee shop stop.

Check out a flower shop. Dutch botanists created the tulips and have incredible variety. Back in the golden era tulip bulbs used to be bitcoin valuable and were used as currency.

Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are awesome. As are the catherdrals. There is an ancient one in the Red Light district.

Coffeeshops... There is a very cool on called Cafe Abraxis and it is in a tiny alley near the centrum. The OG spot with jah good herbs is called The Dampkring. Try to steer clear of the touristy Red Light district ones. Although go for a stroll through the redlight district and all the tiny alleys. Good entertainment. Some girls have huge lines waiting outside their door! Just don't too late at night this area can get sketch. Magic Mushrooms are now illegal, but fear not because they have psylicibin containing truffles called Philosopher's stones available at all Smart Shops. Be careful with these. They are sold in different strengths like hot sauce. The strong ones....are strong!

[saeyedoc]

Yes, getting around Amsterdam was very confusing. I'm usually good with getting around in new cities, but I kept getting lost!

[EALm4]

Thanks for all the info guys.

What about hotels and location? Should I try and stay closer to the center?

[Dang3r]

Definitely center area, therefore I'd posted you my hotel, see the location and the surroundings, couldnt be much more better
Scale: 1km => 1cm on a metric ruler.