Netherlands

I reached Amsterdam at a god speed of 150 MpH in BMW S series bla bla car. Upon arriving at Amsterdam central it was cold and quite so I made myself comfortable in a coffee shop across the station near the canal while sipping my hot coffee I had an glimpse of everyday life of  people as they bicycle around for work. Soon it was bright, sunny and what seems to be quite before suddenly became buzzing in no time with tons of people dressed up for the carnival. I had no idea until i found that's the gay pride I got rid of my heavy backpack  for 7 Euros at Amsterdam central where you can easily find lockers however I was back at the pride but this time being a part of it. I met people across every part of the world at same point it had appeared to be the ghetto of the whole world. I danced laughed and smoked on tunes of the band After well spend morning hours I went to the famous Heineken Museum walking past dam square where I encountered some amazing buskers however Heineken museum was just breath taking while the beers were on the house because of the pride.During my stay I visited the famous red light district it was something unusual yet challenging for me to understand the fact that girls were put behind those glasses to feast upon. well while hanging out at a local bar I met David a Swedish guy who was about to leave for Naarden for some dance festival so I  tagged along.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam Red Light District Tour

Heineken Experience

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

Amsterdam Centraal

Me and David boarded a train to Naarden from Amsterdam central for 40 Euros (please take other mode of transport as trains are very expensive) however we reached in 45 minutes and booked an uber to the location of festival which was somewhere on the banks of river vecht. Good techno music was there with lot of vegan food joints. I danced my heart out as it was my first ever music festival.

Naarden

Vecht

Harleem is very close to Amsterdam known for its small ponds and cathedrals you can board a train for 25 Euros from Amsterdam. I spent 2 nights there visiting old monuments and hanging around ponds overlooking the sunset. If you want to take a break from Amsterdam you can solicit in HaarlemWindmill De Adriaan was something very amusing built in 1779 .The windmill is fully functional, and is capable of grinding grain. However, it is not often in use - it works for tourists, mostly on Saturdays and holidays. Inside the windmill is a small museum, and the interior can be seen.In Haarlem I mostly enjoyed home cooked  traditional dutch food at my friend's place

Netherlands - An experience to savour.

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