A slice of Amsterdam

Wow, the city that i had such high expectations for, not only came up to them but exceeded them, plus tons more. In just two (and a half) days I had the most amazing time, I cannot wait to go back and I need to stay for much longer next time, I miss it!Trying to cram everything Dutch into just a few days is hard, but very very fun - I'm not complaining! I managed to squeeze in seeing the Anne Frank house, eating poffertjes, trying schnitzel (and loving it, althought it's not actually Dutch, I'd never had it before), and seeing the the laidback, positive Dutch way of living firsthand. Let's take a little look...

Jetting off!

Next stop was a look at the gorgeous Ronald Mcdonald house, in Valkenburg, a popular tourist destination. This was designed by Hundertwasser, specifically for children with mental or physical handicaps and disabilities to stay in. It's such a beautiful design compared to the clinical, characterless hospitals and clinics you normally see, so it was a breath of fresh air to see a building that looks perfect for children to stay in.

We popped down to Maastricht for one night at the beginning and one night at the end of the stay, it was such a lovely town and well worth a visit! This picture is of the Vrijthof, the main square of Maastricht, which holds plenty of big concerts and is lined with countless bars and restaurants which are very buzzy at night!

Overall, it was an amazing trip and Amsterdam is somewhere I would return to in a heartbeat. The city seems to have a little of everything, with it's charming houses each of which are individual, canals round every corner, and a relaxed and happy atmosphere! Theres definitely a lot still to explore which is a good excuse for a second visit!

See you soon Amsterdam, missing you already!

Hols xo