I'm flying into Amsterdam next week for the sole purpose of catching 2 Nine Inch Nails concerts (its their last tour). They're playing a show in Paris and a show in Amsterdam, and I'm basically staying in Amsterdam for 6 days and staying in Paris for 1 day. I know I should probably be spending more time in Paris to check more things out, but to be perfectly honest I don't know an ounce of french and am only really going there for the concert, then heading right back to Amsterdam.

Anyway, I was wondering for those of you who've been to Amsterdam before to give me a few recommendations on things to checkout. The two most obvious things are the coffee shops and the red light district, which I assure you I'll probably be spending the majority of my time at both. The only thing I've come across so far that isn't related to sex and drugs has been the Van Gogh museum, but I'd like to compile a list of other worthwhile attractions to checkout before I head over there. Feel free to list a few coffee shops that I should definitely check out, but I'm more interested in everything else thats over there since I've already done my homework on the majority of the coffee shops

http://wikitravel.org/en/Amsterdam

I spent about 3 days in Amsterdam and, besides the RLD, coffee shops adn the Van Gogh museum, just walking around is worthwhile. The place is gorgeous and people watching is amazing. RLD is only interesting because it's unique: the women there are ugly. A word of advice: if you're planning on hitting some clubs over there, keep in mind that some clubs are Dutch-only on Saturdays. Bouncers will keep the non-Dutch crowd out by asking you a random question in Dutch and if you seem like you didn't understand, they say 'Sorry, it's a private party tonight.' This could actually be the only time you hear Dutch there too

speakeasy: very informative guide - thanks for the link

hangover: good call about the clubs in RLD, thankfully I'm arriving on a Sunday morning and leaving on a Friday night, so a Dutch-only club on a Saturday won't be a problem. definitely planning on mostly just walking around to check things out - just wanted to make sure there wouldn't be anything i'd miss checking out and regret later for my first time over there.

I'll be in Amsterdam Wednesday and Thursday. Can anyone make me any club recommedations?

Good lookin girls. House electro preferred, but hip hop will do.

Any place good to party.

Thanks in advance.

(06-24-2009 05:44 AM)Hangover Wrote:  some clubs are Dutch-only on Saturdays. Bouncers will keep the non-Dutch crowd out by asking you a random question in Dutch and if you seem like you didn't understand, they say 'Sorry, it's a private party tonight.' This could actually be the only time you hear Dutch there too

Is that legal in Holland??? I couldn't even imagine clubs in the US banning non-Americans. What's up wit dat????

(08-17-2010 07:15 PM)Global Baller Wrote:  

(06-24-2009 05:44 AM)Hangover Wrote:  some clubs are Dutch-only on Saturdays. Bouncers will keep the non-Dutch crowd out by asking you a random question in Dutch and if you seem like you didn't understand, they say 'Sorry, it's a private party tonight.' This could actually be the only time you hear Dutch there too

Is that legal in Holland??? I couldn't even imagine clubs in the US banning non-Americans. What's up wit dat????

Holland is the most racist Country in Europe. You won't really find racism in Amsterdam though.

(08-17-2010 08:29 PM)Badstuber Wrote:  Holland is the most racist Country in Europe. You won't really find racism in Amsterdam though.

My impression is that they're mostly anti-German.

(08-17-2010 08:31 PM)oldnemesis Wrote:  

(08-17-2010 08:29 PM)Badstuber Wrote:  Holland is the most racist Country in Europe. You won't really find racism in Amsterdam though.

My impression is that they're mostly anti-German.

They are very anti German. They are anti everything, they are anti Muslim (many EU Countries are too btw,) anti immigration, etc.

(08-17-2010 09:16 PM)Badstuber Wrote:  

(08-17-2010 08:31 PM)oldnemesis Wrote:  

(08-17-2010 08:29 PM)Badstuber Wrote:  Holland is the most racist Country in Europe. You won't really find racism in Amsterdam though.

My impression is that they're mostly anti-German.

They are very anti German. They are anti everything, they are anti Muslim (many EU Countries are too btw,) anti immigration, etc.

As long as their women are not anti-fucking...

Nah, they aren't. You'll have fun there!
Amsterdam is full of touristy type girls, so you'll have less chance of fucking a Dutch girl.

(08-17-2010 10:10 PM)Badstuber Wrote:  Nah, they aren't. You'll have fun there!
Amsterdam is full of touristy type girls, so you'll have less chance of fucking a Dutch girl.

Agreed.
Be prepared for high bitch shields, flakes, opening struggles and girls telling you they have "Boyfriends". Your Inner-Game has gotta have tons of layers of tough skin. Dutch girls know they're hot. Holland is one of the most multi-cultural countries out there. Nothing is exclusive in Holland. Whether you're Black, White, Latin or Asian. You will get equal amounts of reception from Dutch Girls of all races.

Check out Rotterdam, Hauge, Utretcht and Einghoven too if you have time. These cities and provinces go a little unmentioned when people talk about Holland. When you get off at Centraal Station, you can view the time destination to these places, some are 1hour train rides and some are less.

Try Club Bitterzoet, Paradiso, Sugar Factory and Power Zone in Amsterdam.

Note: Girls are more open to socialise and talk to you in clubs as apose to on the street, fast food joints and restaurants (McDonalds and Pizza Plazas you'll see loads of groups of girls and mixed sets chilling out) - Avoid these sets, they will quickly blow you out. College and High School students are more fun/easier to approach. Logistics plays a role too, but I've had some friends who got laid from girls who were in the same Student Hostels as them.

Oh, and know a little Dutch for ordering food dude. Most of the employees in fast-food places hardly know any English. Body Language is your best friend in Holland.

P.S, don't say you're in "Holland" or ask people about "Holland", they will laugh at you. Say Netherlands or the City you're in at the time.

Just visit areas in the Randstad. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randstad
18/21 year old girls will be easier to bang. They are called breezer types and are slutty. Idk if you want girls like that but they are easy, lol.