OK - the honest answer....

Right now there is some bad feeling towards Americans in Holland - but just remember, its not focused at you but at Mr Bush.... I have seen a few occasions over the last few months where in a few coffee shops I have watched Americans be given "not such good" deals.... for the most part tho there is nothing to worry about....

I can recommend the following places as being very friendly and non-judgemental ...

Barney's Breakfast Bar - Great for hash
The Greenhouse - about the best weed in town
Sheeba - ask for Tom, tell him Mark from Italy sent you and try the skuff
De Oude Kirke (The Old Church) - in the Red Light District, nice people watching place.

There are lots good coffee shops - my advice is tip when you buy your first drink... the Dutch are a very friendly people for the most part.

Amsterdam is a wonderful city - enjoy it - do what we all do - don't be American (British, Italian or any other nationality), just be human!


OH - and if you want, let me know when you are gonna be there - might coincide with me being there - would be glad to give you a 2 cent tour one evening...
Inspiration Reviewed by Inspiration on . Amsterdam Bound Im hopefully going to amsterdam in march and ive already heard about how some locals at the dam are bitches to out of towners. My question is as an american what should i watch out for, what coffeshops should i deny, and where should i stay away? Lemme know thanks Rating: 5