Where to Stay in Amsterdam as a First Time Visitor
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is known for its elaborate canal system, narrow colourful houses and cobbled streets, all reminiscent of its origins as a small fishing village in the late 12th century. Since then, Amsterdam developed into one of the most important ports in the world and has continued to grow and evolve into many neighbourhoods and suburbs that make up the city that we know today. Boasting a level of charming that every other European city can only admire, Amsterdam is famously ‘gezellig,’ a Dutch quality that translates roughly as ‘cosy.’ While the city definitely gives off homely vibes, it by no means compromises on the qualities that make it such a great city. There are plenty of things to do in Amsterdam such as full of post-industrial buildings, art galleries and breweries, treasure-filled museums and vintage-filled shops, Amsterdam has an abundance of culture and entertainment, and…