Amsterdam

Joyous Crowds celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam; credit Amsterdam TB

Amsterdam has all the qualities of a great urban destination: distinctive architecture, museums, magnificent parks, public markets, gourmet restaurants, scenic canals, plus bicycle-cafe culture.

History
The city’s rich history encompasses stock trading, auction trading, and unfortunately, human trading

Tolerance, Tulips, and More
The city is renowned for windmills, navigable canal rings, leisure boats, and tolerance for many cultures

My Story
“God created the world, but the Dutch created Holland” an expression often used for this Netherlands city

Hostelle
The black-owned hostel offers sleek, stylish, and safety-first lodging for ladies

Bianca Brasdorp owner of Hostelle

Travel Tips
This is a popular European destination, so expect crowds during the peak summer tourist season.

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