A for Abbe in Amsterdam

Our first stop: Amsterdam. Upon our arrival in Amsterdam, we checked into the Marriott Hotel & immediately head to a restaurant called the Pancake Bakery, located adjacent to the Anne Frank House. We indulged in a delicious lunch, specializing in every sweet & savory pancake you could possibly think of. Following, we visited the Anne Frank House, printing our tickets in advance in order to avoid the line. This was truly an amazing experience, as we we witnessed first hand where Anne Frank resided during the Holocaust. Next stop for the day, we chilled at Bulldog Coffee Shop which is considered to be a hot tourist spot. We then indulged yet again, tasting the notorious french fries with unlimited sauces, and waffles decorated with sweet and tasty toppings.

Day 2 entailed a delicious wake & bake breakfast at Barney's, which I highly recommend for a fun culturally enriched breakfast. We additionally stopped at Paradox, a more relaxed coffee shop. For our evening plans, we headed to the infamous Red Light District, which will forever be etched in my mind. We decided to see Moulin Rouge, which is said to be one of the better sex shows as it is less graphic, but be prepared to see vivid stuff. My trip to Amsterdam was definitely a once in a lifetime experience & I will forever have the greatest memories of the city. My insider advice: be extremely cautious when crossing the streets because bikes, trains, etc. come out from all directions & they most certainly have the right of way in Amsterdam.

Places to Go: Pancake Bakery, Anne Frank House, Bulldog Coffee Shop, Barney's, Paradox, Red Light District, Moulin Rouge, Vlaams Friteshuis.