Amsterdam By Neighborhood

Nieuwe Zijd

Hello, Goodbye. When entering and leaving a shop, make eye contact with the owner and say hello or goodbye (dag will work for both). It’s the friendly local custom!

Scheepvaartbuurt

One Man’S Garbage For Pocket Change. Queen’s Day (Apr. 30) is famous for a lot of things, but one of the stranger ones is garage sales. People clean out all their old stuff and sell it on their ...more

Canal Ring West
Central Canal Ring
Jordaan
De Pijp

Street Markets For Pocket Change. Many vendors in the Albert Cuypmarkt hike their prices on Saturdays, when the tourists descend like wealthy and obliging locusts. Save money and visit during the ...more

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