tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510919067538207942.post2784830179324813177..comments2022-03-25T16:10:14.787-05:00Comments on Seven Continent Smiths: Amsterdam, The NetherlandsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510919067538207942.post-55183317568487676412013-11-10T11:42:05.354-06:002013-11-10T11:42:05.354-06:00Amsterdam and Copenhagen are considered the two mo...Amsterdam and Copenhagen are considered the two most bicycle-friendly cities on earth. American city planners that are keen on bicycles often come back from visits with stars in their eyes about how everyone there rides bicycles and it's really not a big deal--but it's so easy because both cities made cycling a priority. The Netherlands in particular see cycling as part of their national identity: during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam the Nazis took their bicycles because it allowed them to travel too easily, and to this day (I've been told) when the Netherlands play Germany in football, the Dutch yell "Give us back our bicycles!" <br /><br />(PS: this is April, if that doesn't show up)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915773760901550309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510919067538207942.post-8801412404753544352013-11-10T11:14:57.277-06:002013-11-10T11:14:57.277-06:00Ah, Amsterdam. My home away from home-- the home o...Ah, Amsterdam. My home away from home-- the home of my heart is what I tell everyone. I'm lucky enough to get to spend three weeks every autumn there with my in-laws. I'm sorry you didn't make it to the Van Gogh museum-- I'm not a huge fan of Van Gogh but the museum is so beautifully presented that you fall in love with his work in spite of yourself. Also, if you ever return, you really should visit the Hermitage in Amsterdam. Absolutely beautiful museum with wonderful exhibitions. And you're right-- a boat tour is the perfect way to see the city, get an overview and while away an afternoon. I always recommend starting any visit to A'dam with a canal cruise. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your journeys!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437739186183326201noreply@blogger.com