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Title: Amsterdam
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 21 January 2007, 23:30:37
Anyone ever been, or got any views/recommendations?
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 21 January 2007, 23:31:44
Went with the girlfriend last year, had a good time, but didn't see alot because I was quite ill out there..

I was thinking of taking her again, for some shopping ;D
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: tunnie on 21 January 2007, 23:34:54
I'll be going there on my Euro road trip in the summer.... can't wait.

Visit some 'Coffee Shops' if you know what i mean  ;) ::)

Banana Bar is supposed to be very good, although I would not take the Mrs there  ::)
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 21 January 2007, 23:36:40
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Banana Bar is supposed to be very good, although I would not take the Mrs there  ::)

I took mine ;D
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: tunnie on 21 January 2007, 23:47:36
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Banana Bar is supposed to be very good, although I would not take the Mrs there  ::)

I took mine ;D

Blimey!  :o

Got a good Mrs there  ;)

I'll be going there, but i'll be a sad git going in with a m8  :(
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: hotel21 on 21 January 2007, 23:48:47
Its certainly an education, in more ways than one...   ;)

Wife and I were walking throught the 'window shopping' area and both of us were equally surprised to watch a number of families, (and I mean mum, dad, granny and the 3.2 weans) walking through the same area as if they were about to pick daffodils...

Not fazed in the slightest...

Generally, the Dutch are the most laid back, welcoming people I have encountered in a number of years of travelling the globe...

But as they say round my way, keep a hand on your ha'penny....  theres bad people there too....

B   :y





Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: Phil on 22 January 2007, 11:23:39
Ive sailed there, (via Ijmuiden and the North Sea Canal) spent a coulpe of days there and then carried on down through the canals out the bottom at Flushing over to Oostende and home.

Its an interesting city, but very expensive compared to the rest of Holland. A pint is atleast 50% more expensive. Once youve wandered round the red light area its novelty wears off and I thought it felt a bit 'wrong'.

Only other thing that lets it down is all the drunk hen and stag parties  ;D
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 January 2007, 11:26:26
Been three 3 times, last time was on my stag do!

Great place.....great sights, good entertainment etc....and thats before you go to the red light district....Teasers is worth a visit.....there Tequila Slammers are legendary...

I will save the Stag night story until a drunken moment at the next meet......not pretty!

As a tip.....Flight to Schiphol and train to the centre (very cheap), book hotels before hand. Hotels can be pricey in the centre but, hostels are very good quality and cheap....a mile or so outside the centre and the prices drop a lot...
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 January 2007, 11:42:00
At a previous job a long long time ago, there were a couple of semi. pervs.

One went to Amsterdam and paid for a woman to do something.

Another sent off for an adult toy catalogue with free gift and kept waving free gift around at work.

First person did know someone who got arrested for sheep molestation as well!
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2007, 11:44:59
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First person did know someone who got arrested for sheep molestation as well!
You country folk....
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: Admin on 22 January 2007, 13:22:47
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Been three 3 times, last time was on my stag do!

Great place.....great sights, good entertainment etc....and thats before you go to the red light district....Teasers is worth a visit.....there Tequila Slammers are legendary...

I will save the Stag night story until a drunken moment at the next meet......not pretty!

I've seen the pictures and will vouch for that!!  :o :o

 ;D
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 January 2007, 13:38:41
More details please?
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2007, 13:55:37
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I will save the Stag night story until a drunken moment at the next meet......not pretty!
I'm sure snippets came out at Santa Pod, only I was far too pissed to take them in...  :-[
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: Markie on 22 January 2007, 15:17:54
Fantastic place!!

Go yearly with wife - including Banana bar  :o and errrr teasers  :P

Done all the museums and Amsterdam arena, Heiniken Museum on the outskirts is an essential visit too.

As for hotels, well we go once a year after spending our honeymoon there. Its kind of our yearly treat so may not be to everyones suiting but we stay in Hotel Barbizon - accross from centraal station.

5 star, michelin star resturant and er expensive!

Swissotel and red lion also recommended and both central!  :y
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: Markie on 22 January 2007, 15:19:24
to give you a teaser of teasers

Staff are bikini clad, or shorts and tight t shirt clad with white fluffy knee high boots and juggle rather large........glasses of beer :y
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 22 January 2007, 17:35:27
.....and the salt for the tequila slammer is rather er....well placed.....between a couple of hills!
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2007, 17:58:02
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.....and the salt for the tequila slammer is rather er....well placed.....between a couple of hills!
Any photos ;)
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: STMO123 on 22 January 2007, 20:07:21
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to give you a teaser of teasers

Staff are bikini clad, or shorts and tight t shirt clad with white fluffy knee high boots and juggle rather large........glasses of beer :y

Cant see any fun in sitting with a stiffie all night :-[ ;D
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: TheBoy on 22 January 2007, 20:22:36
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to give you a teaser of teasers

Staff are bikini clad, or shorts and tight t shirt clad with white fluffy knee high boots and juggle rather large........glasses of beer :y

Cant see any fun in sitting with a stiffie all night :-[ ;D
That, apparently, can be sorted....
Title: Re: Amsterdam
Post by: Del Boy on 22 January 2007, 20:29:10
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Banana Bar is supposed to be very good, although I would not take the Mrs there  ::)

I took mine ;D

Yours mrs is cool  ;D