Hey Guys, AMSVirgo here (Amsterdam Virgin!)

[AMSVirgo]

Hi all, just frantically booking a wknd trip online as i write this and am just really looking for any tips and advice that any of you may wish to impart..

As the username says, i am an amsterdam virgin and am looking to do my homework (more like a cram-session ha) before I arrive.

So please, any hints or pearls..?

PS, i am a light part-time smoker and am just going for a get away.

[FlyByNite]

Welcome to the forum.

What dates will you be in Amsterdam?
I'll post you on the Whos In Town page.
You can see who else may be in town and any Toke & Talks that are planned.

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.

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

[redeyezman]

When you get off the train....... And walk out onto the first busy street...... Turn left......walk along main road until you see Voyagers Coffeeshop...enter... Centerall station can be seen from so if is OUT of sight you've gone to far.......LEFT.... Enjoy because from there all yor plans will go bye bye....this is my plan to BTW for my 2nd/return trip

[AMSVirgo]

FlyByNight - that sounds great, i will be going with a group but i suppose meeting a few seasoned Dam'ers couldnt hurt!
I'll check that out! Thanks.

redeyezman - Sounds like solid advice there sir! From the posts that i read before posting mine Voyagers seemed to crop up a few times so it'll definitely be on the to do list.. Now flying out on sunday instead of today tho.. Oh well!

Thanks for the responses guys

[Lamont]

Welcome aboard and have a great first time in Amsterdam.

[Fizban]

Welcome to this forum. I will be in Amsterdam next week and sometimes
the following weeks if you would like to meet up.

[RvanSteensel]

buy a 24 hour tram pass , dont forget to check in and out near the tramdoor

dont sleep late on your last day , there is a checkout time at the hotel

have a look at the coffeeshop review and travelogue section

dont buy drugs from people at the redlight

try exploring places like de pijp , and the jordaan area . the centrum is very boring imo

[FlyByNite]

FlyByNight - that sounds great, i will be going with a group but i suppose meeting a few seasoned Dam'ers couldnt hurt!
I'll check that out! Thanks.

I am wanting your dates in town so I can post you on the Whos In Town page.

Enjoy
FlyByNite