The world’s only floating flower market, the Bloemenmarkt is on a row of barges situated on Singel between Muntplein and Koningsplein. One of the main flower suppliers to the city, the Bloemenmarkt is not only a great place for sightseeing, it’s a great place to pick up some of the Netherlands’ famous tulip bulbs to …
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IJ-Hallen Flea Market
Held twice a month in a warehouse on the north side of the River IJ, the best part of the IJ-Hallen Flea Market is the ride to get there! A free ferry from Central Station takes you across the river in about 10 minutes, where the flea market is a five-minute walk from the dock. …
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Recycled Cycles
Owner/craftsman/bikebuilder Vitor maintains this shop a short distance from Amsterdam’s Centraal Station, where he rebuilds abandoned bikes into usable condition for sale or rental. It’s an excellent way to get a deal on on a bike that’s not stolen (thereby avoiding support of crime in Amsterdam). Bikes range from €60-80, and if you’re in town …
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HEMA
If you’re looking for a shopping experience on par with the locals, check out the HEMA in the neighborhood you’re staying in. Originally the equivalent of the American Five and Dime, HEMA (A Dutch acronym for Hollandsche Eenheidsprijzen Maatschappij Amsterdam, or “Dutch Standard Prices Company Amsterdam”) was first opened in 1926, carrying a standard price …
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Amsterdam Safety
For it’s size (700,000 people), Amsterdam is a very safe city. That being said, taking a few precautions to ensure your safety from crime or misfortune can go a long way to ensuring that your trip is memorable for all the right reasons. Violent crime is all but nonexistent in the city, but petty theft, …
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