We’re taking you on a 3-day solo trip to Amsterdam starting with a business class flight on KLM and straight to exploring the city by foot and by canal cruise. We share what we did for 3 days including a museums, vintage shopping, coffeeshops, tasting dinners, a nude spa and more. We share if Amsterdam is good for solo travel and what we’d do differently if we went back again - including a few nearby day trips.

In this episode:

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• Amsterdam history and modern culture facts
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• Getting from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal by NS train in about 30 minutes
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• A review of the Kimpton De Witt: plants in your room, daily cocktail hour, free bikes and breakfast
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• Where to eat, drink, and enjoy coffeeshop shenanigans in Amsterdam
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• Sightseeing and shopping in Jordaan, Bloemgracht, Egelantiersgracht, Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House and Dam Square
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• The canal cruises with snacks and free flowing drinks, and how to choose between different experiencesTravel tips for Amsterdam:

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• English is spoken almost everywhere
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• Don't photograph or film sex workers or the windows in the Red Light District
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• Use the NS app for train times and tickets
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• The center is walkable: most spots are 10–20 minutes on foot; museums and Vondelpark are about 35
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• Book timed Van Gogh Museum tickets in advance because they sell outHotels in Amsterdam we recommend:

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• Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG
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• Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park
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• Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel
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• Andaz Amsterdam, PrinsengrachtFind a great flight deal to Amsterdam with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

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