I've got a serious case of post holiday blues! I've just got back from a wonderful holiday in Amsterdam with some of my best friends and I'm more than a little sad to be back home and back in work. I had planned to see and do loads of things but the weather was too good to be stuck indoors or queueing for museums so I spent most of my time in the lovely parks and eating my own body weight in waffles and ice cream.
My friend Jack lives in Amsterdam with his partner and has been doing an internship there for a few months so I was really excited to catch up with him. (He has his own website about his film making here)
We were also there to celebrate Craig's birthday in style and I think Amsterdam was the perfect place to do that. we went to a club called NYX that had a DJ in the loos (a tad insane) for his birthday which seemed like the cool place to be.
Most people have already made up their mind about Amsterdam before they arrive and yes, there are a lot of Brits there for stag do's and it does have seedy areas but Amsterdam is really pretty and I managed to have a relaxing holiday there.
Obligatory photo of a bike and canal
Vondelpark - My new favourite place ever... might be an exaggeration because I still love Manchester.
Beer, food and hanging out with Jack was a great combination.
Amsterdam playlist:
HAIM - Falling (Duke Dumont Remix) - Daft Punk – Get Lucky - Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers
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Been to Amsterdam countless times, I absolutely love the place! It's not all about the weed and I think people realise that once they get there, things are just so laid-back and in the sun wandering round is just perfect. Vondelpark is my favourite place, so nice to sit and people watch!
ReplyDeleteExactly! so much to see and do there, I want to go back and maybe get the train to another town or city next time x
DeleteGlad you had a great time.i loved Amsterdam, it was great in the winter but I'd love a summer trip there too xxx
ReplyDeleteabsolutely lovely! I ♥ Amsterdam! Your pix take me back to my trip :) Great post.
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Looks like fun! We're currently deciding between Amsterdam, Berlin and Stockholm for a long weekend in a month or two, waffles are definitely tempting me to Amsterdam! Hx
ReplyDeletethe waffles are worth it, the country has a bad reputation for food but I ate out there and it was all lovely x
DeleteLooks like such a cool place to go I'd love to visit x
ReplyDeleteAhh, it always sounds like a great place to visit and I love your photos - glad you had a lovely time, Gem! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Char, well worth a visit. Some nice shoe shops there for you too ;)
DeleteI looks like you had a lovely time!
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N'awww looks like a lovely trip! It looks a little like Berlin actually, and those waffles sound dreamy! ♥ Claire at Jazzpad
ReplyDeleteIt did have a Berlin feel actually, such a lovely place!
DeleteLovely pics Gem, Amsterdam is one of my fave places ever! And what a gorgeous bunch you are!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a fab trip Gem! That bike is darling, such a great tip about hiring the bike. If I am ever to visit Amsterdam in the near future I will be doing this! Fab friends and food xxx
ReplyDeleteYou would love a bike there, the lanes are great so it isn't stressful at all. You could even hire a bike with a basket on the front too xx
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