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Sep 4th, 2018, 04:05 AM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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We went to one museum per day, in the morning....

We went to one museum per day, in the morning. This worked out well for us as my daughter does not love museums as much as I do. Going in the mornings helped to beat the crowds.

Forum: Europe

Sep 2nd, 2018, 06:36 AM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

As StCirq said I had no problem using my cc. I...

As StCirq said I had no problem using my cc. I happen to have one with a chip, which is not required. I was never asked for a pin.

Forum: Europe

Aug 30th, 2018, 12:13 PM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

GinnyJo. Happy to do it. Hope you find it useful

GinnyJo. Happy to do it. Hope you find it useful

Forum: Europe

Aug 29th, 2018, 04:24 AM

Replies: 33

A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

Thanks StCirq. We got a kick out of the blankets,...

Thanks StCirq. We got a kick out of the blankets, they were very much appreciated.

Forum: Europe

Aug 28th, 2018, 07:46 PM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

Barbn - thank you, if you plan a trip I’ll be...

Barbn - thank you, if you plan a trip I’ll be happy to help you in any way. I usually travel with one of my kids as my husband won’t fly. I love going with them. Now if my son went instead of my...

Forum: Europe

Aug 27th, 2018, 07:43 AM

Replies: 33

A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

justineparis - no I didn't visit a coffee shop,...

justineparis - no I didn't visit a coffee shop, but I did look in several

Forum: Europe

Aug 27th, 2018, 06:19 AM

Replies: 33

A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

Delft This was the town outside of Amsterdam I...

Delft
This was the town outside of Amsterdam I most wanted to fit into my trip. It's an hour train ride from Central Station. We had a wonderful time in this
smaller version of Amsterdam. It's such...

Forum: Europe

Aug 27th, 2018, 05:19 AM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

Day Trips Zaanse Schans When I decided to go...

Day Trips
Zaanse Schans
When I decided to go to Amsterdam I knew I wanted to get out of the city and see some "countryside" , especially windmills. I thought about booking a tour but realized I...

Forum: Europe

Aug 26th, 2018, 07:15 AM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

Want to stop for a snack or have a treat? ...

Want to stop for a snack or have a treat?
Winkel 43 - I already listed this with restaurants but it bears mentioning again - go for the fantastic apple pie
Reypenaer Cheese Shop - you can sample a...

Forum: Europe

Aug 24th, 2018, 07:39 AM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

Shopping When I travel with my 25 year old...

Shopping
When I travel with my 25 year old daughter I make sure to include shopping in our plans as she loves to do it. Here's what she enjoyed the most.

Denegen Straatjes - the nine streets...

Forum: Europe

Aug 24th, 2018, 06:12 AM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

A few more places we saw Westerkerk This...

A few more places we saw

Westerkerk
This is a lovely church in the Jordaan area. It is the one Anne Frank could see from her hiding spot and is where Rembrant was buried. You can climb up the...

Forum: Europe

Aug 23rd, 2018, 07:11 PM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

Museums Anne Frank House Wow what a moving...

Museums

Anne Frank House
Wow what a moving experience! If you plan on seeing it make sure to buy your tickets in advance. This can be done on their website 2 months beforehand.
Van Gogh Museum...

Forum: Europe

Aug 22nd, 2018, 07:32 PM

Replies: 33

A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

HappyTrvlr sadly no. My daughter does not eat...

HappyTrvlr sadly no. My daughter does not eat spicy food so I planned our meals around this. Traveling with my daughter was worth this compromise.

Forum: Europe

Aug 22nd, 2018, 06:52 AM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

You're welcome StCirq Markets I love to...

You're welcome StCirq

Markets
I love to visit markets and always try to visit at least one. I ended up seeing three

Noordermarkt
This market is in the Jordaan area. We went to it on a...

Forum: Europe

Aug 22nd, 2018, 06:36 AM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

CORRECTION The first canal tour is called...

CORRECTION

The first canal tour is called Friendship Tours not Freedom Tours

Forum: Europe

Aug 21st, 2018, 07:19 AM

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A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

TDudette you’re welcome. I hope the information...

TDudette you’re welcome. I hope the information ends up helping those planning a trip

Forum: Europe

Aug 21st, 2018, 06:21 AM

Replies: 33

A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

Freedam Tours I like to start a visit to a city...

Freedam Tours
I like to start a visit to a city that's new to me with a walking tour. I picked this "free" 3 hour walking tour because of it's reviews. I was also happy to read that the tours were...

Forum: Europe

Aug 19th, 2018, 05:27 AM

Replies: 33

A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

Ginny Jo. You’re welcome. Let me know if you have...

Ginny Jo. You’re welcome. Let me know if you have any questions.

Forum: Europe

Aug 17th, 2018, 05:41 PM

Replies: 33

A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

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Posted By jerseysusan

This was my first trip to Amsterdam so I can’t...

This was my first trip to Amsterdam so I can’t compare it to how it was in the past I grew up in NYC so I know how to deal with a crowded city. My daughter and I got up early to arrive st our first...

Forum: Europe

Aug 17th, 2018, 03:16 PM

Replies: 33

A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

Views: 8,593

Posted By jerseysusan

A week spent in Amsterdam including a few day trips

My DD and I just returned from Amsterdam. We had a wonderful time. Instead of giving a day by day summary I’m going to list information I hope will help anyone planning a trip.

Hotel
Dikker &...

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