Planning a trip to the Dam 26th to 30th Jan, need advice! :D

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1a2a3a
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Planning a trip to the Dam 26th to 30th Jan, need advice! :D

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Hey guys,

I've used this site for reference on my last two trips to Amsterdam, but haven't actually contributed much. Anyway, I am getting started now and was wondering if I could get a few questions answered.

Like I said in the topic, I am planning a trip to Amsterdam at the end of this month and intend to enjoy all the great things this unique city has to offer :P

I will be staying with some friends in a hostel on Warmoesstraat -

What should be my 'local' coffeeshop (close walking distance) to visit? Preferably one that has a nice, relaxed atmosphere, some comfortable seating, good music etc.? (I really liked Barney's uptown in this respect last time I was in Amsterdam).

I would also like some advice on what strains to buy and where to get them. I don't like having a heady, buzz most of the time when I smoke, so I am looking for something that will have mellowing, possibly a bit psychedelic effect.

I've tried NYC diesel and it's effects were exactly what I don't want (head buzz, disorientation) - so I assume I shouldn't go for pure sativas.

I also wouldn't mind a strain with high CBD levels, and not crazy high THC levels, for the same reasons as above and also because of the numerous medical benefits of CBD.

Also, if I want to buy mushrooms (not truffles) from a smart shop, how should I approach the person behind the counter? Could anyone PM me a hint of where to ask?

Lastly, what things other than visiting coffeeshops can you recommend to do during my visit?

I have been to the Van Gogh museum, Anne Frank's House, the Heineken brewery and the Amsterdam Museum. I thought the latter was particulary interesting.


(some of this stuff is copy-pasted from my introduction :P)


Cheers :)
-1a2a3a ^^


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Re: Planning a trip to the Dam 26th to 30th Jan, need advice

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Finally got some dates out of you.

You have been posted on the January 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.

You may want to consider Artis ( The Zoo ) or maybe a day or half day trip to Haarlem.

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

https://www.coffeeshopdirect.com/forum/membe ... le&u=75936

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

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
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