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Part 2: What Amsterdam Looks Like in the Morning

In my previous blog post, I talked about what Amsterdam looks like without the tourists. This is part 2 of the post – and a continuation of my morning stroll. You might not like waking up early in the morning but it’s worth it. You’ll see more of Amsterdam when

Part 1: What Amsterdam Looks Like Without the Tourists

Here are photos of what Amsterdam looks like without the tourists. It is estimated that there are around 17 million tourists that visit Amsterdam every year. For a tiny city, this number is already insane! Come in summer and you might think you’re in China due to the crowd –

Must-See: The Masterpieces Inside RijksMuseum in Amsterdam

When you’re in Netherlands, don’t skip in getting to know all the masterpieces inside Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Boy, until now, I can’t help but remember the goosebumps I had staring at the originals masterpieces of Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer and other Dutch masters. How much time should I spend

Is this the Narrowest House in Amsterdam?

This may not be the thinnest house in the world but this certainly is the narrowest house facade in the world. While I’ve seen some pretty small / thin houses on my walks along the canal, this one seems to be the narrowest. I didn’t find it on my own.

Video – Amsterdam Canal Views

I have a 6-hour layover at Amsterdam so I decided to get out of the airport and explored the city centre on foot. For almost three hours, I walked at my own pace, following the direction a Dutch friend told me to do to maximize my time. Right after I
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