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People who have experience with amsterdam?
I have been thinking about taking a trip to amsterdam, the trip would probably last a week.



Advice/tips anyone?

Money wise.

girls in the red light district.

Pot smoking areas.(i know your not supposed to smoke in the streets but is it THAT big of a deal?)

Best Coffee Shops.

Things to do etc.



I would like to get the complete once in a life time experience so any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Advice and tips?

Sure.



Money: ATM card if you can, but otherwise consider around US$ 150 / EUR 125 a day.

This includes basic lodging (basic = cheap) and standard food/drink, a tourist attraction, some public transport and a small amount 'just in case' (contingency fund) It does not include travel from somewhere TO amsterdam though.



Do not carry that much on your person, as in every city, you should expect the odd pickpocket.



Girls: yes, they are there, it`s open, legal, if you are inclined to that kind of thing. Tip: do not (try to) take pictures. They do not like that at all (as i found out - and wasn`t even taking pics of them)



Pot smoking: in public, it is considered annoying, and is very much frowned upon (contrary to what users think, non-users think it stinks). Smoke in the coffeeshops, or in a quiet (= non crowded) spot in a park. Make sure you are over 18, and can prove it with real ID.



Best coffee shops: Don`t know - but from people who do, i`m told the 'Rokerij' is a good and reliable one. Best option is to walk around, and look inside. You should get a decent impression.



As to smoking - it`s a bigger problem smoking cigarettes in general that what might be in the cigarettes! Public smoking ban is in effect - and only on designated areas you`re free to smoke. Take care to know you`re allowed to do so before you light up.



Things to do: Heineken expirience, Museums (there are lots) a canal boat trip, visit Leidseplein or Rembrantsplein in the evening (main entertainment area`s), use a tram (public transport), walk through the center, see the shops, Dam square, and generally just enjoy yourself.



And, take your time. Don`t rush.



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