Hooked...

[seasic]

Been hooked on this site for the past 10 days...great info on coffee shops & excellent discussions in the forums. The wife and I are making our first visit, Apr 16 for ten days (4/20 in Am'dam off the bucket list), also Utrecht, Leiden and Rotterdam.

Just from all the reading, as a newbie I think our first stop will be Voyagers (purchasing at a coffeeshop will be an experience all in itself), seems like comfortable starting point.

Was also wondering is there a disscus. where I can find out what coffeeshops you guys recommend should be avoided.
Or does it really matter.

Think I'll go sleep at the airport till Monday.

[Lemming]

Cool! You're on the list.

[spidergawd]

Welcome

[FlyByNite]

first visit, Apr 16 for ten days (4/20 in Am'dam off the bucket list)

You have been posted on the April Whos In Town page.

You can see who else may be in town during your stay.

Watch for Toke & Talks, I post them up to the last minute.
Or post one of your own. All I need is a date, time, and coffeeshop to post it.

By default I link your posting to your profile page here on ACD.

https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/forum/membe ... le&u=77798

I can change it to a web link ( myspace, facebook, personal page )
or an email address if you want.

First timers get my S G Collins recommendation
I think a read of this will maximize your efficiency once you get there.

How not to get hit by a bike and other stuff they forgot to tell you about Amsterdam.

Come on out to the Cannalympics in Haarlem on the 21st. That evening the flower parade
comes into Haarlem also.

http://coffeeshopnieuws.nl/index.php/bl ... nnalympics

http://en.bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl/

You can do a little practice shopping on the Coffeeshop Menus page.
Any with arrows are less than six months old.


Enjoy
FlyByNite - Travel preference, not business practice
Coffeeshop Menus - Let your Mouse do the walking

[redeyezman]

Was also wondering is there a disscus. where I can find out what coffeeshops you guys recommend should be avoided.
Or does it really matter.

What is best for you? It's all matter of opinion. Don't worry to much about finding the best gear, its all good, and you will know if you ask to see a few tubs. Don't be afraid to walk out, if you don't instantly feel comfortable. There are PLENTY of shops to see and buy from.

Use the info you find here to best plan a 2-3 shops that really sound like what you want to visit, and go from there! By day 2-3 you will have a much better baring (direction) around the Central!

Enjoy your trip!!

[seasic]

Don't worry to much about finding the best gear, its all good, and you will know if you ask to see a few tubs. Don't be afraid to walk out, if you don't instantly feel comfortable. There are PLENTY of shops to see and buy from.

Use the info you find here to best plan a 2-3 shops that really sound like what you want to visit, and go from there! By day 2-3 you will have a much better baring (direction) around the Central!

Enjoy your trip!!

Thx for the advice.

[RvanSteensel]

YES it matters !

The coffeeshops you SHOULD check ( The best of the best )

Voyagers
Paradox
Club Media
1ste hulp
Dampkring
Hugo de groot
Anyday
Siberie

[seasic]

I get what the both (RavenSte. & Redeyez.) of you are saying. You gotta stop at key shops, but it still a matter of preference. I hear a lot of good things about Grey Area, but thats not on your list.

I'm not a big hash kind of guy so that may factor in also to what shops I hit up.
All in all, it'll be a ball

[redeyezman]

I'm not a big hash kind of guy)

Make sure you get some space cakes in that case