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thelaughingsun Feb 7th, 2008 10:42 PM

Queens Day Solo Trip..
 
I always have fun at street festivals and acquaint myself with people pretty easily usually -but- I'm wondering if visiting Amsterdam by myself on Queens is the wisest idea. Ideally I'd stay in a Hostel and pair with other people visiting the city but I've never actually travelled by myself so I don't know how to proceed. My week+ in Europe is more about spending a few days in Stockholm and Bergen but since this festival was happening around the same time I thought I'd see what all the madness was about. I'm 26 male... Anyone done this by themselves already and have a positive experience?

hopscotch Feb 7th, 2008 11:19 PM


<i>Anyone done this by themselves already and have a positive experience?</i>

A couple of times alone and then with a friend. I have more fun alone because I meet more locals.

How to proceed? Just keep a beer in your hand and keep your elbow working like everybody else.

I'm planning my trip for this year. I hang out at the Spui square. Good music and not quite so crowded as other areas I think. Great party. Don't miss it.

I suggest that you get a room ASAP. Arrive at least a day early. Many people will be coming to Holland for the tulips also. See Keukenhof Garden when you sober up, or before the party.

hetismij Feb 7th, 2008 11:27 PM

Wear something orange. Essential.

Make the most of it - next year or the year after it will become Kings day!

thelaughingsun Feb 8th, 2008 02:13 AM

Thanks for the great info! Making my reservations now.

Travelnut Feb 8th, 2008 04:23 AM

http://www.koninginnedagamsterdam.nl/

hetismij Feb 8th, 2008 05:09 AM

Sadly they have forgotten to translate great chunks of the website!


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