Hello everyone. New poster here.

MagicFloyd · Post by **MagicFloyd** » Fri 20th Aug 2010 11:57 pm

Just wanted to take a sec and introduce myself. Im from the States (Minnesota), im a Software Engineer/Computer Programmer and im planning my first trip to Amsterdam before the end of the year. When I come depends on how long it takes to receive my passport. Im in my mid-30's but ive never been out of the US, though I have been to Hawaii, so ive never needed a passport and I really dont know how long the process will take. Im really excited to visit the museums, meet the people, see the art, and of course enjoy some coffee shops. Ill more than likely be visiting alone so ive been reading various posts here prepping myself for the initial trip, but I figured I should go ahead and register so I can ask questions if needed.

Anyhow thats a quick few tidbits about me. I look forward to discussing various topics with you all.

Regards,
MagicFloyd

...btw name is due to my love for the Orlando Magic and Pink Floyd

Bob2 · Post by **Bob2** » Sat 21st Aug 2010 12:23 am

welcome aboard mate..

schererbuzz · Post by **schererbuzz** » Sat 21st Aug 2010 12:35 am

Welcome. I got my passport in less than 3 weeks last year.

MagicFloyd · Post by **MagicFloyd** » Sat 21st Aug 2010 12:44 am

thanks,
right now im waiting to get my "certified" birth certificate so I can apply for my passport. Im hoping to have it by the end of next week, and then hopefully I can get my passport by the end of September.

Willjay · Post by **Willjay** » Sat 21st Aug 2010 02:42 pm

Here are some links for travel in Amsterdam and the Netherlands

http://www.bourbonstreet.nl/ blues club
http://www.maloemelo.nl/ Blues club
http://www.jazz-cafe-alto.nl/ Jazz club
http://www.theagenda.nl/agenda-alles-Ne ... 0-0-0.html
http://www.amsterdamweekly.nl/
http://www.underwateramsterdam.com/ city info
http://www.amsterdam.info/shopping/supermarkets/ List of supermarkets in Amsterdam
http://www.ns.nl/cs/Satellite/travellers Dutch train link in English
http://rotterdamholland.ca/ tourist info Rotterdam
http://delftnetherlands.com/ tourist info Delft
http://molendevalk.leiden.nl/index.php?id=3676&L=2 Windmill museum in Leiden near train station
http://www.holland.com/uk/cities/utrecht/ tourist info Utrecht
http://www.begijnhofamsterdam.nl/index_engels.html a peaceful place in the heart of Amsterdam
http://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/?home=1 tram metro bus card info
http://www.amsterdam.info/museums/ list of museums in Amsterdam
http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting Amsterdam tourist info
http://www.keukenhof.nl/ bulb garden worth a day trip imo if you are their mid March to mid May
http://www.amsterdam.info/museums/museumkaart/ museum card good for a year
http://www.schipholhotelshuttle.nl/site/home.asp airport shuttle info

DanFromUk · Post by **DanFromUk** » Sat 21st Aug 2010 03:32 pm

welcome on ere m8.

badbone · Post by **badbone** » Sat 21st Aug 2010 06:09 pm

Welcome MagicFloyd.... looks like your will be ready for the CUP

MagicFloyd · Post by **MagicFloyd** » Sat 21st Aug 2010 07:14 pm

thanks for the various links and yes, if possible id like to be there for the cup, though im not sure if it would be a little overwhelming for my first trip, especially traveling solo.

Trad · Post by **Trad** » Sat 21st Aug 2010 07:21 pm

Hello and welcome to the forum MagicFloyd. You'll find tons of up-to-date info here for a first trip.
Good luck with the passport.

puffpuffgive · Post by **puffpuffgive** » Mon 23rd Aug 2010 08:45 am

first trip- it's gonna be amazing

and then every trip after that..

don't recommend cup time myself. town gets really busy.

MagicFloyd · Post by **MagicFloyd** » Mon 23rd Aug 2010 10:45 pm

Actually I think I may try to make a trip before the cup. Im leaning towards Sept 17th-20th for my first trip. Just got my birth certificate so going to start the passport process tomorrow. Going the expedited route so I know ill get it in time.

Dava · Post by **Dava** » Mon 23rd Aug 2010 10:48 pm

welcome mate

Laz · Post by **Laz** » Tue 24th Aug 2010 09:24 am

Welcome to you m8! Your first trip what an eye opener that will be for you.

Ghost · Post by **Ghost** » Thu 26th Aug 2010 07:53 pm

Howdo

MagicFloyd · Post by **MagicFloyd** » Thu 26th Aug 2010 11:15 pm

just an update if anyone didnt see my other thread, but i couldnt wait so i booked my first trip for next week. ill be arriving at 8am Sept4th and leaving around 2 on Sept 7th. So 4 days/3nights staying at the Inntell. Id like to stay longer but cant really get away from work for too long right now. I am planning on going back again for the cup though!

hopefully I can meet up with some of you there!