Know the Café Etiquette As You Enjoy a Coffee at Amsterdam

If you have zeroed on Amsterdam as your vacation destination this holiday and bought cheap flight deals to the gorgeous Netherlands capital then before you board that flight to Amsterdam make sure you are well prepared for your trip.

Depending on the month you choose for your holiday, the city of Amsterdam calls out for different preparations. But one thing that remains common is that no matter which season you choose to enjoy Amsterdam, you have to carry an umbrella. The high humidity results in a fair amount of rain usually; though in the winter season the rains wet the city more often. Despite all this Amsterdam's weather is pleasant and no weather extremities can be found here.

 For those of you who have booked cheap tickets from March to May and the ensuing summer months, make the most of your trip by visiting the famous tulip fields (during mid march to mid may)which are at their best during this time. Summer season is also a festival season so, if you are up for a cultural experience, then book cheap flights to Amsterdam during this time.

To talk of money matters, do not hesitate to bring cash as most of the cafes and other shops accept only this and Dutch debit cards. Talking about cafes, in a nutshell the café etiquette dictates that you do not bring or ask for alcohol or smoke tobacco cigarettes though marijuana cigarettes are ignored if you are not too obvious about them!

The city of Amsterdam can be compared to an intricate web spun by a spider, so for a tourist getting lost is almost mandatory! Owing to the plethora of canals and bridges it is quite likely that you can and will mistake one bridge for the other and come face to face with a totally different area of the city. But do not panic. The locals are very friendly and are ever ready to help a lost traveler! Just ask someone for directions and walk along that path.

Now when it comes to walking, it is imperative that you watch where you walk. The city is basically best enjoyed on bicycles and there are special lanes marked for bicyclists. If you manage to tread on a cyclists path, remember that he/she has the right of way. The bike paths are marked red and are very well paved. Yet other mode of transport that you should avoid being in the way of is the tram. Whenever you have to cross the road, make sure you do so only when the walking signal is green.

Besides this few other important travel tips to the city includes getting you I Amsterdam City Card as soon as you come here as this card provides you with the green flag to visit few of the top city museums at either free or discounted rates, along with free use of public transport and a canal ride and other various discounts of up to 25% on restaurants and other places. If you are looking to visit the museums exclusively then the Museum Card will suit you better.

If you need more information then contact the VVV (Netherlands Board of Tourism), established especially to cater to the needs of tourists.

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