Amsterdam

Amsterdam. What I would call one of the greatest small cities in the world. It is located in the Netherlands, part of the European Union. I was lucky enough to be able to spent 5 days in this incredible place in September of 2013.

You wont find yourself bored for a minute in this historical and culturally diverse city. From the famous canals and amazing architecture, Amsterdam is also home to many famous museums, my personal favourites being the Anne Frank museum, something I always wanted to visit after reading her diary as a young girl. As well as the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. A great way to see the sights is by bicycle as well as allowing yourself to be emerged in the dutch culture, as Amsterdam is one of the most bike friendly capitals in the world. I recommend doing a bike tour. I signed up for a bike tour that took us out of the city centre and into the beautiful county side where we wear able to visit famous windmills and cheese and clog factories. Otherwise you can always rent a bike yourself and discover as you please. Be certain to take a trip through the largest park in the city, Vondelpark as a great escape from the buzzing hub of the city goers. 

Amsterdam is an open and tolerant society and anyone is sure to enjoy themselves from the vast amount of activities and events. The best time of year to visit is during the summer month, April to september, but ultimately the city is beautiful all year round. 

Lauren