The Amsterdams do a little of everything - like lazy melodies ("Where To Go… Read Full Bio ↴The Amsterdams do a little of everything - like lazy melodies ("Where To Go") to indie pop ("Fireworks") to sounding like your favourite indie rockers. The band's lyrics cover the whole range from disaster to nostalgia. "Taking Care Of Anna", for example, is a story-in-a-song about the bombing of a cafe; something you'd never guess from its bouncy riffs.

If indie rock ever makes it in Romania, it’ll be because of The Amsterdams and their relentless pursuit. And because bands like The Dandy Warhols dig them and regard them as the best band in the land. As they make it pretty clear on the MySpace page, they’re here to do more than just rock out; they’re here to “take the cars out of every garage band”. Whatever that means, it sounds good enough to get behind.

Their second studio album, "Electromagnetica", was released on 31 March 2011 and on 1 April as a digital download. The album was partly recorded in Next Dog Studio, and was mastered by Harris Newman, who is also known for his work with Wolf Parade and Arcade Fire. Electromagnetica is produced and mixed by Electric Brother and features Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs), who plays guitar on "This Burial Ground's For Two".

“Sneakers and striped T-Shirts: there¹s some hard strumming going on in the garages of Bucharest. These kids from Romania are highly strung. Thick guitar riffs, each song bringing a darker atmosphere. The Amsterdams are worthy symbols of a spirited, tortured rock scene.”
EuropaVox 2008

DISCOGRAPHY
"Automatic" (EP; 2008)
"Adolessons" (2009)
"Electromagnetica" (2011)
"Winds Apart" (2014)
"Eternity for Dummies" (2016)

Part Of It
The Amsterdams Lyrics

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I wanted to be a part of it
To make my long run and my room so shine
One moment to all the people I
Used to care about, what do you care about?

I wanted to be a part of it
To make my long run and my room so shine
One moment to all the people I

Used to care about, what do you care about?

And I won't say a word
I won't give you love
Twisted as a knife
I will let it slide

My moaning is where the lions are
Within a giant leaf, sleeping on a sofa
My God is the sun and all the clouds
To where the pigs fly, do you thing that pigs fly?

And I won't say a word
I won't give you love
Blinking with both eyes
I will let it slide
Slide
Slide
Slide

Uh-uh-ah...

I'm locked up and compelling
Like a suitcase on a train
Let me go down, down
Uh-uh-ah

Floating out of season
There's no summer after spring
It feels like the fall, the fall
Uh-uh-ah

You wrote me like a blank page
Like an old colonial range
Waiting to strike, to strike
Uh-uh-ah

And I won't say a word
I won't give you love
Blinking with both eyes
I will let it slide
Slide
Slide
Slide

Overall Meaning

The song "Part Of It" by The Amsterdams is a melancholic yet reflective song that portrays the feeling of wanting to belong and feeling stuck in a certain situation. The lyrics "I wanted to be a part of it, to make my long run and my room so shine" suggest a desire to have a meaningful impact and be recognized for it. However, the follow-up question "One moment to all the people I used to care about, what do you care about?" suggests a realization that perhaps the desire to be recognized is ultimately unimportant.

The next verse "My moaning is where the lions are, within a giant leaf, sleeping on a sofa" continues the theme of feeling stuck and powerless. The reference to lions, usually powerful and majestic creatures, being trapped within a giant leaf suggests a feeling of being trapped despite one's potential. The line "My God is the sun and all the clouds" could suggest a sense of spirituality or reliance on nature as a source of guidance. The chorus ("And I won't say a word, I won't give you love, Twisted as a knife, I will let it slide") suggests a resignation to one's situation, accepting that certain things are out of one's control.

Overall, "Part Of It" is a heartfelt and introspective song that explores themes of longing, powerlessness, and acceptance. It's a relatable song for anyone who's ever felt stuck or unsure of their place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanted to be a part of it
I desired to belong and contribute to something meaningful

To make my long run and my room so shine
To make my personal path and my space reflect the best version of me

One moment to all the people I
A brief opportunity to connect with those I used to care about

Used to care about, what do you care about?
I am questioning what they prioritize now since we are no longer close

And I won't say a word
I won't vocalize my thoughts or feelings

I won't give you love
I won't express affection for you

Twisted as a knife
Hurtful emotions consume me

I will let it slide
I will allow the negativity to pass without reacting

My moaning is where the lions are
My pain is where strength and power reside

Within a giant leaf, sleeping on a sofa
Finding comfort in unexpected and unconventional places

My God is the sun and all the clouds
Seeing beauty and wonder in nature, finding solace in the universe

To where the pigs fly, do you thing that pigs fly?
Reflecting on impossible scenarios, questioning the validity of hopes and dreams

Blinking with both eyes
Acknowledging the present moment, taking everything in

I'm locked up and compelling
Feeling trapped and mysterious

Like a suitcase on a train
Like baggage being transported to an unknown destination

Let me go down, down
Allow me to sink into my emotions and release my burdens

Floating out of season
Feeling disconnected and out of place

There's no summer after spring
An absence of warmth or hope, despair following a fleeting moment of optimism

It feels like the fall, the fall
A season of transition, a sense of decay and loss

You wrote me like a blank page
I was shaped by your expectations and opinions

Like an old colonial range
A symbol of outdated and oppressive ideas

Waiting to strike, to strike
The potential for an explosive reaction or rebellion

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Allowing negative emotions to pass without resistance

Uh-uh-ah...
A vocalization of emotions, groaning in pain or frustration

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@berendharmsen

13w↑2

It's funny when I watch parts of the video where you're filming yourself. Initially, I constantly got confused - I know Amsterdam very well, live, and have lived there most of my life - and yet something was constantly 'off'. Then it suddenly hit me when I saw some of the signs on the stores around you: the image is flipped around!

I had this sense of watching a city that was the mirror image of the one I know. Weird.
Also, some of the shots you made of De Pijp weren't actually in De Pijp, but in 'Oud Zuid' - but it's right next door, so this is just me being a bit pedantic.

But on the whole, your recommendations are spot on. Avoid Rembrandtplein and Wallen areas like the plague. I definitely go there if there is a reason for it (Rembrandtplein area has some cinemas, for example, and Tuschinski is a beautiful, cultural heritage-level art deco cinema that is worth a visit for just the building, lobby and theatres alone. You can definitely enjoy yourself there, but these are probably the areas where tourists are most likely to have a bad experience, like having bad encounters with drunk tourists, being pickpocketed or otherwise scammed. Not a problem if you're awake and alert, but not a good spot for oblivious people.

The Bijlmer area (Johan Cruyff stadium area) is a bit different I think. Although the direct area is quite brutalist, with large, concrete buildings and massive open spaces, it is a very efficient and convenient location for big events. So all the big concert halls, cinemas and such are concentrated there, and contrary to almost anywhere in Amsterdam, it has massive amounts of underground parking spaces. It's not about being nice, but about being efficient and practical. We go there to visit the venue/event and get out again. The place is dead once the last concert/movie/football game has ended.

But the main thing about that area is actually that it's part of the Bijlmer, which is the most multi-cultural part of the city. It has a bad reputation in terms of crime and violence, and the place is definitely not without its problems, but I know SO many people that live there that wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

There are more cultures and nationalities mixing there than anywhere else in the city - and that's saying something. It's a haven for people that want to experience food from all over the world. My daughter lives there and she loves it and feels completely safe there - albeit that she does concede that the percentage of weird people is higher than average in Amsterdam, which is saying something - again.

All comments from YouTube:

@Settledinyorks

14w↑16

I was in Amsterdam a few weeks ago and discovered Jordaan. It’s the best. Locals doing their thing and beautiful streets and canals. Definitely recommended.

@destinationwellknown

14w↑2

Totally agree 🤝

@krisskirungi2696

13w

You handsome 😉

@TheAnxiousAardvark

13w

Thanks! Hope you had a great time. An expat transplant in the Jordaan.

@Adsbvs5990

12w↑1

I am an Amsterdammer and recommend the Jordaan to everyone 😍 soooo pretty

@elothmanilavandou3087

3d↑1

Thank you 🙏 for a lovely video .I was actually looking where to stay in Amsterdam 👍

@destinationwellknown

Thanks, have a great trip to Amsterdam 🙌

@GaryTBuffalo24

15w↑9

I was in Amsterdam for a very short time 20 years ago and never thought of going back. This video will make me reconsider another visit.

@destinationwellknown

15w↑2

Oh that’s awesome to hear 🙌 Amsterdam is excellent for a weekend break 😎

@GaryTBuffalo24

15w↑1

@@destinationwellknown I was staying in Dortmund at the time so I didn't have a chance to really give Amsterdam a fair try.

@misterETIO

12w

naaah man, trust me - you are not missing out! ;D

@hondaspeed6785

Depends on what you are looking for. It can be a nice city if you like to look at the old and modern architecture, museums, nightlife. Personally, nowadays I feel it is too hectic and busy. I am getting older :-( But it is still nice to walk through some neighbourhoods on sunday mornings when it is quieter.

@barbararaithel969

I think your experience will be pretty disappointing, my city became a total tourist trap in 20 years.

@jd3422

14w↑7

In 2018, we did a home exchange with a family living in De Pijp. We stayed in their apartment for three weeks and absolutely loved the place. It was very easy to walk to the center or to Museumplein. There were two supermarkets within a five-minute walk, lots of restaurants, and, from the looks of it, no tourists. Everything seemed to be very local.

@destinationwellknown

14w↑1

De Pijp is such an awesome area 🤝🙌

@bartjanssen

14w↑2

No tourists in De Pijp? You must be kidding, i live there, it’s tourists roaming everywhere, and what’s referred to in this video as locals were probably expats, because it’s mainly expats renting appartements there, since those are getting to expensive for local people, especially in the north Pijp. The market and the area around it is very touristy

@TheAnxiousAardvark

13w

@@bartjanssen Two Dutch friends who were born into families living in Amsterdam related "The only way to get a place in Amsterdam is if your parents have a place and you inherit it, or, if you win the housing lottery for social housing." That was true in the 80's and it's even more true now. I know several families that sold their place in Amsterdam and moved out to Lelystan & Almere and have mild regrets because they can't afford to move back.

@dionb5276

14w↑25

as a local I'd disagree completely with the 'don't stay' areas (except the Wallen, don't stay there) - mainly for the same reason Kristoffer mentions: you can get around very easily by metro, tram or train. So it doesn't really matter if where you sleep isn't exactly where you want to visit during the day. If you limit your selection to very picturesque parts of town like the Jordaan, Pijp and above all Grachtengordel, you get - even by Amsterdam standards - very high prices for frequently very old buildings. That sounds quaint until you try to lug your suitcases up three flights of the steep, narrow stairs Amsterdam is also famous for. Instead, head further out for more modern and relatively affordable places to stay and just catch the metro into town. There are night buses all through the night, so no worries about not getting back.
Finally, Amsterdam has more to offer than just the canal Disneyland. Amstelveen is pretty sleepy, but has at least one world-class museum (Cobra) some great dining options (eg. De Jonge Dikkert) and even a craft beer brewery in a former church (de Naeckte Brouwers in ANNA Amstelveen). The area on the west side of the railway at the ArenA is a bit of a wasteland, but go under the railway and you're in Bijlmer, a Brixton-like area with a positively Caribbean vibe. It used to be a no-go area, but these days it's where all the artists are ending up (as the rest of town is too expensive) and the best place to sample Surinamese snacks like Roti or Bara, listen to some jazz, or indeed take a sauna or drink craft beer brewed by protestant monks (Kleiburg beer from the Kleikooster) in a little oasis next to the Ikea.

@destinationwellknown

14w

Thanks for sharing 🙌

@sylviakorir9748

13w

What a story❤, please how can I contact you for more information, am visiting there in May, from Kenya

@nycsp

10w↑1

I went to Amsterdam last march i loved Bjilmer !

@paulm3033

14w↑4

Another informative and easy to listen to blog , as an Englishman I find your voice and delivery very easy to listen to .

@destinationwellknown

14w

Thank you so much! 🙌

@jchambers2045

December was when I went to Amsterdam in 2006. I was there for 10 days. I stayed outside of city center and rode the tram. I went alone and had a blast.

@raffish

14w↑3

Agree with most of what you mentioned here, nice to see a different kind of video! gonna visit there again in a week, super excited! :) cheers!

@destinationwellknown

14w↑1

Thank you! Have a lovely trip to Amsterdam 🙌

@Mimi_L.

15w↑9

Around Oost is also very nice, almost like its own village, very local vibe with lots of nice restaurants and bars.

@destinationwellknown

15w↑1

I've only spent an afternoon in Oost - loved it, that area could easily have been a part of this video actually 🤝

@dvd5542

14w↑2

Stay away, sincerely. A local.

@TheAnxiousAardvark

13w

@@dvd5542 Is that based on trying to avoid the flood of tourists that results from positive press?

@lukebarker594

2w↑1

I've had many many trips to Holland(Amsterdam) I've usually book outside of the main centre because I enjoy the little journeys being able to take everything in. I like oud zuid Olympic hotel stayed there numerous times now. Also don't be afraid to go out of Amsterdam Completely. Transport is fantastic through out Netherlands. How ever 9 times out of ten staying in Central can be a lot easier for tourist making the first trips and transport is much easier and everything is at your feet.

@Prinren

14w↑5

Some English folk said Amsterdam reminds them of Copenhagen (mixed with Dublin), so it is very interesting hearing someone from Copenhagen see the resemblance and hearing they do have history together.

@destinationwellknown

14w

Haha, I kind of see the Dublin, too, now that you say it!

@richardmurray4605

14w

I was in Copenhagen in the summer and there is a definite Amsterdam vibe to parts of the city. We went on a tour that included Sweden and were told that the area after you come off the big bridge from Sweden to Denmark was modelled in the Dutch style

@maltesetony9030

14w↑7

Been to Amsterdam many times - & I agree with all of this. I would add another area of Amsterdam which is nice: Vondelpark, in the SW of town. Quiet, residential, and within easy access of the city centre.

@destinationwellknown

14w↑1

Cheers! Thanks for the tip 🙌

@johnrussel9764

13w↑4

Stayed in amstelveen last year area was fine, cheap hotel and no problems travelling in to the city in the morning and back at night. Enjoyed staying that bit out of town and seeing stuff I wouldn't of seen if I stayed central

@AK-ru3sg

Wouldn't have seen it, either

@laurabouslaugh3456

8w↑1

Last year I stayed in a little studio in the middle of the block behind you in your opening. It was a great location with easy access to the station for trains and trams, a short walk to many cafes, and right on a canal.

@destinationwellknown

Nice spot!

@dfs-comedy

13w↑5

When I was in Amsterdam, I stayed right next to Amsterdam Centraal and didn't find it a problem. It was easy to walk to Jordaan, De Pijp and all the other nice places. Plus, we went to other cities in The Netherlands like Utrecht, Den Haag and Haarlem, and for inter-city travel, being next to Amsterdam Centraal was super convenient.

@videowatcher100bc

15w↑5

De Pijp is awesome love all the little markets

@destinationwellknown

15w

Same 🙌

@dpmu1977

10w↑2

Yep the Jordaan is ace mate - been to Amsterdam 6 times before and have only been in that area - actually it's in that area I talked to that guy about Danish bikes 🤣. Great places to eat , drink and just sit and watch the people come and go. This March we're in the Museumplein , I wonder if we'll like it as much? And yes again København is just a great city. It would be easy for people to visit both in the same 8-10 days.

@belleyboy

11w↑2

I stay at the IBIS Hotel right next to Centraal and find it an amazing location. You are obviously right next to the station so taking day trips by train is easy, the free ferry terminal across the IJ is 5 minutes walk, it is also easy walking distance to Dam Square, RLD, Haarlemmerstrat & most importantly the massive underground bicycle parking facility in front of the station......I'm just saying.

@juliettebobcat704

11w↑1

I loved seeing the parts of the city in your video, and from what I know, I agree with your advice. I've been there multiple times because my son is there. De Pijp I love, including the street market on Albert something(?)
The Jordaan is so cool. Might I suggest for your first nite in town, stay at Citizen M near Beatrix Park on the South side, near their World Trade Center. You can leave the lovely hotel for a walk in the park, which has cool art and trees from your childhood dreams!
You'll start to notice there is art everywhere in Amsterdam. Great food, too. My son's in an inexpensive Moroccan neighborhood and I can count at least 4 awesome restaurants within a mile radius. Lekker!

@destinationwellknown

11w

Thanks for sharing 🙌

@eckligt

12w

I stayed at the Bijlmer Arena/Johan Cruijff Arena area for a concert last year, and walked around a bit. Seemed fine to me. Not posh, but had restaurants, supermarkets, shops and art spaces with events going on.

The railway/metro station is massive and means the neighbourhood is well-connected with Amsterdam Centraal 10 minutes away in one direction, and Utrecht just 16 minutes away in the other direction.

I stayed at the cheapest hotel in that area, which is the only choice I somewhat regret.

Also, there happened to be a football match while I was staying there and the fans made a mess in the square in front of the stadium, but that was all gone when I woke up the next morning.

@imranhaa

13w↑2

I've been to Amsterdam many times and the place that I think is perfect, in terms of links to the centre and trams to museums, coffee shops and away from tourists is Oud West. Picturesque, great hotels, calm, if you haven't stayed there I would definitely check it out!

@destinationwellknown

13w

Thanks for sharing 🙌

@oliverpaul2003

15w↑3

Another great video, Kris! 🙌🐘

@destinationwellknown

15w

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it 🙏

@hondaspeed6785

7w↑1

If you like to enjoy the architecture without it being too busy, try walking around on Sunday morning. Everybody is still waking up, so, great for a stroll down the canals, Jordaan, harbour, etc. Also parking outside the Singelgracht is free on Sunday morning till 12:00am.

@destinationwellknown

7w↑1

Good tip! On the trip where I filmed this video, we arrived super early and got to experience the Jordaan without many people - that was absolutely incredible 🙌

@hondaspeed6785

7w↑1

@@destinationwellknown And last friday evening, after a super nice early spring day, the city was also buzzing with people going to bars, hanging outside in parks, etc, starting to celebrate the weekend.

@walkingtravels1

14w↑1

It was an enjoyable movie, and I really liked the walk!

@destinationwellknown

14w

Thank you 🙌

@nippynorm2408

15w↑1

Great little video. I am visiting Amsterdam in March so hope the weather will be better. I am also visiting Copenhagen in April and watched your video on that.

@destinationwellknown

15w↑2

Thank you! I pray for better weather for you 🙌 cheers!

@TheAnxiousAardvark

13w

Always have raingear. A water repellent windbreaker with a hood or cap, or a good poncho are better than an umbrella. I carried one in my daypack even on sunny days.

@mrpeel3239

12w↑2

Best (and cleanest) budget hotel I have stayed at is the Owl Hotel, across from the Vondelpark. Also consider staying in Haarlem which has tremendous charm, and very easy acess to Amsterdam Centraal.

@destinationwellknown

12w

Thanks for sharing 🙌

@sanher9934

12w↑1

Totally agree. I stood in Haarlem last year and loved it. Easily accessible by bus to our Air B&B from the airport and a quick train ride to Amsterdam. Wonderful, charming neighborhood and great restaurants.

@jlafunk

10w↑1

I stayed in a hotel in the City Center 350 m from Centraal Station. I was traveling by train and wanted easy access.
The hotel was inexpensive and very cozy. The only drawback was the location meant EVERYONE was walking past it and the street was very, very busy with foot traffic. But, it's also a benefit because with so many people you are seen and usually safer.
But I'd stay there again. It's so close to the trams and you can walk everywhere, so it's really not too bad.
My one regret about Amsterdam: I only stayed 2 nights and I should have spent a week there. :)

@destinationwellknown

Thanks for sharing 🙏

@terencemccarthy8615

15w↑4

I’ve been to Amsterdam quite a few times over the years….Hotel accommodation has become very expensive in Amsterdam…l last visited The Netherlands in 2023…however l decided to stay in Rotterdam(a city l had never been to before)….and l simply caught the (very frequent) train up to Amsterdam for the day..and tbh…a few hours n Amsterdam was enough….it was early May and the place was already overrun with tourists…l was happy to get back to relatively quiet Rotterdam…..Amsterdam is still a great city but l think these days I”m getting too old for large crowds….however l did enjoy your vlog…cheers!

@destinationwellknown

15w↑2

Thanks for your comment and thanks for sharing your experience. Interesting move there, combining Rotterdam and Amsterdam. I definitely know what you mean about getting too old for the crowds... Glad you enjoyed the vlog, though, cheers!

@dylanprins9290

9w↑2

As a Dutchy, i can tell you we never visit the wallen area. It is indeed just flooded with tourists and stupid souvenir shops. Nothing genuine anymore. De jordaan is currently rated as an expat living area (sadly) but you still get a bit of the original vibe there. Nice places to go are the oud-west area, go to foodhallen and the jan pieter heijestraat. Indeed de Pijp is very nice. And don't underestimate amsterdam oost that's the most upcoming area now. Have an awesome walk on the weesperzijde (amstel) and have a drink at Louie Louie after your visit of the tropenmuseum.

@italorossid

15w↑3

not too far from De Pijp you have the Zuidas. basically, the financial district with high-rise buildings... but a short walk from Oud Zuid (where Museumkwartier and De Pijp are) plus it's super well-connected to the city and the airport via Station Zuid (or even RAI a little to the East). decent hotel options worth looking at, especially if you are part of a loyalty program where you can book using points.

@destinationwellknown

15w↑1

Thanks for sharing 🙌

@havey

14w↑1

I stayed in Oud Zuid a couple of times. Much more relaxing than closer to the center.

@lsh3rd

14w↑2

Just last week, I stayed right next to Amsterdam Zuid station since I was staying just one night. It's minutes to downtown via the Metro and gave me extremely easy access back to Schiphol the next day. As a bonus it was very inexpensive.

@kmanntown3023

5w↑1

I love your video.

@destinationwellknown

Thanks a lot!

@JustusSetting

12w↑1

I would reccomend Holendrecht best place to stay in Amsterdam really local feeling

@safctilidie

11w↑1

Great video. You know, I was a bit bored of Amsterdam, I have recently been going a bit further afield to experience "proper Holland" (sorry, the Netherlands) and stayed recently in the Hague which has much more of a chill vibe. Also Rotterdam although that's a lot different to what you normally picture the Netherlands as being. Not so many (or any) canals and very modern. Also Delft which is very much what you imagine the Netherlands to be. A proper postcard little town, beautiful! That said, your videos do make me want to check out Amsterdam and some of these other cool neighbourhoods!

@destinationwellknown

11w

That sounds awesome tbh! I definitely need to get back to the Netherlands and do some more exploring 🙌
Thank you!

@phronsiekeys

6:11 Hey look the sun is out!

@tiny8618

15w↑3

I’m going to Amsterdam next week and staying in Zaandam

@destinationwellknown

14w

How did you end up booking a hotel in Zaandam? 😀

@onescreentwomovies254

14w↑4

@@destinationwellknown By train on average it is 15 minutes to Amsterdam Central station. So not a wrong choice if you don't want to live in the noisy city and also Zaandam is near Zaanse Schans a nice and famous spot for visiting the wind mills.

@clivebruce145

13w↑1

Stopped in de pijp was lovely area

@destinationwellknown

13w

Such a nice area 🤝

@jayandreas1131

14w↑2

Oud-West, between let's say Vondelpark en Kinkerstraat, might also qualify as nice.

@destinationwellknown

14w

Thanks for sharing! My Dutch friend talked very fondly about Oud-West too 🙌

@DaveDave-e4t

11w

@@destinationwellknownYes, I lived for several years on Amstelveenseweg, near the west end of Vondel Park. It was "gezellig".

@completeamsterdam

Jordaan, De Pijp, Jewish Quarter, IJ Waterfront, Museumplein for those staying for the first time.

@olivercc93

15w↑1

Oh man, I wish I had known that the "place we don't talk about" (lol) was an area of Amsterdam to avoid. I went with my girlfriend two years ago and ended up staying very near it. It was not a pleasant experience, but we loved Amsterdam nonetheless. Thanks for the video, I'm tempted to re-visit Amsterdam again this summer now :-)

@destinationwellknown

15w↑2

Hahaha, damn 😅 At least you got out of that part of town - it seems like some tourists only experience that tiny area of Amsterdam and then make a decision on whether they like the city or not based on just that...

Oh yeah, I'd definitely recommend going in the summertime compared to when this video was filmed 🌧️

@ilikeitdark13

Great video...how is the area of Stacks Deli (De Clercqstraat) ?

@DerekGlaubitz-d8t

14w

Amazing city

@stillstanding6031

13w

Adorable!

@MJN0922

15w↑1

All mates matter - would love to check that place out! So is DE PIJP inexpensive like the latin quarter in Paris? I enjoyed staying there for the cheap street food and inexpensive apartments. I'm thinking about a long weekend in Amsterdam for the Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum and now Jordaan. Thanks for educating me! Have you taken the train to Paris from Amsterdam?

@destinationwellknown

15w↑2

Thanks for the comment! I wouldn't call De Pijp inexpensive as everywhere in Amsterdam is quite pricey, but it's where a lot of students hang out and those poor guys usually don't have too much cash to spend, so it's definitely one of the best areas to find cheaper restaurants and bars 😀

I haven't taken the train to Paris, but I'm super jealous of all the nice train connections there are from Amsterdam tbh...

@TheAnxiousAardvark

13w↑1

There are some business hotels out at the end of tram lines. The area around them is a bit on the boring side, but 15-25 minutes and you're in the heart of the city. Just checked one and it's under 75 a night vs. the same chain in the center being around or over 200 a night. ~3 euros each way for the tram ticket.

@melaniekehaya2868

Biljmer area compared to the 90s when I lived in Krainnest is respectable compared to that era. Even the coppers refused to police it in the 90a as was so dangerous then.

@JOA-r4v

How do you travel from place to another? Did you just walk from Jordaan to Canal to De Pijp?

@destinationwellknown

Yeah, it's easy to just walk around and IMO that's the best way to experience Amsterdam

@erikaordinola5367

Hi, i can not find the names of hotels that you sugest. Please tell me that infomation. Thanks

@destinationwellknown

Check the description box below the video ✌️

@janineneubauer8517

There is no Description box, at least I can‘t find it either … :(

@madelineolivia

what is that restaurant with long line called?? is it actually good?

@destinationwellknown

Oh, I can't remember - sorry 😬

@julielivingstone6874

Where did you list your hotel suggestions? I will be travelling alone, I am in my mid-60s…..

@destinationwellknown

In the description below the video ✌️

@julielivingstone6874

@@destinationwellknownsorry, can’t see anything….. no worries, will google a few places 👍🙂

@julielivingstone6874

@@destinationwellknownfound them😁 many thanks

@treytracytravel

15w↑1

Thanks for sharing this information! It's clear that this is a very active city. I was warned to watch out for cyclists—they’ll definitely run you over if you’re not careful! Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed by how dirty the city was during my visit at the end of 2023, following a river cruise. The canals in the historical area were filled with trash, which really detracted from the beauty of the surroundings. That said, the city’s history is undeniably fascinating. Thanks, as always, for your high-quality and personable videos

@destinationwellknown

14w

Thanks, Trey 🙌 Haha, yeah, the cyclists in Amsterdam are definitely something to be very aware of!!

@HaraldSeiwert

13w

Nice Amsterdam blogs. But on one point I don't agree. I live since 30 years in one of your no-go-recommendations (Amsterdam Zuidoost). It's way more safe than the reputation suggests. And if you are on a low budget, here are quite affordable hotels and with public transport (metro) you are in the city centre in about 10 minutes.

@GrantMitchell-w9o

Where can I find good coffee shops for a fair price for good weed? I'm going next week for the first time any advice would be appreciated

@berendharmsen

13w↑2

@j.cassavoy4661

Do they have a lot of vegan options?

@destinationwellknown

Yeah vegan is definitely trendy in Amsterdam 🤝

@BG-oj6zt

12w↑1

The massive head on the beers is annoying considering the price.

@destinationwellknown

12w

I agree! 🤝

@vanderquast

15w↑3

cities and towns in The Netherlands that are more attraktiv to visit than Amsterdam are: Haarlem, Leiden, Den Haag, Delft, Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Utrecht, Amersfoort, Alkmaar, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Maastricht, Groningen, Breda, Den Bosch, Eindhoven, Nijmegen, Arnhem, Zwolle, Middelburg, Deventer, Venlo, Roermond, Harlingen, Leeuwarden, Dokkum, Franeker, Lemmer, Sneek, ....😊

@destinationwellknown

15w

Hehe 🤠

@richardmurray4605

14w

You forgot Almere! 🤣

@TheAnxiousAardvark

13w↑1

What about Urk?

@reginaawuah607

10w

Please I want to move to Amsterdam please who will help me 😢🙏

@koert476

11w↑1

😊 🇳🇱

@semmoney5686

15w↑1

2 things. First is that amstelveen is not in amsterdam and as you say it is a separate city outside amsterdam. It borders but nothing special further..

Second is if you are looking for peace and quiet and a direct safe connection to the center of amsterdam, the Bijlmer arena neighborhood is handy. Direct metro to the center, in 10 minutes you are on the dam square. And direct bus 300 to schiphol airport. Especially handy for younger tourists and singles. If you want to spend money and do not want to pay for metro and taxi then you should indeed take a hotel in the city center around the center. more expensive but save metro and taxi costs. does take away the experience xd. Furthermore, there are enough safe cheap hotels outside amsterdam center.

@EGO0808

15w↑4

10 minutes from Bijlmer to Damsquare? Only by helicopter... Mate, you don't wanna stay in Bijlmer area, 100% .

@semmoney5686

15w↑4

@EGO0808 lol i meant to say metro 54 from bijlmer to cs station takes ruffly 10 min. If not longer. But anyways it is still easy access. And beter than amsterdam west or east. Thats where it is actually unsafe mostly for woman... bijlmer every body minding their own business, yes if you poke around you get in trouble. Otherwise fairly normal.

@AbyssAsics

12w

Avoid bijmer- true. Amstelveen for living but not for tourism.
Good to stay - our zuid- zuid. Also avoid west

@stefanorovetto4640

14w↑1

Imagine De Wallen without the prostitution and its tourists...tiny street, canals, de Oude Kerk...It's a lovely place, it could be, without the red lights!

@destinationwellknown

14w↑1

That would be incredible!

@remko2

I'm going to be that pedantic guy. just like it is 'De Pijp' it's also 'De Jordaan' .
By the way no average citizen of Amsterdam can afford to live there, that's why it has all those trendy cafes and bars, I would hardly call it the 'real Amsterdam', it's mostly expats and yuppies, if you want to see the 'normal' Amsterdam then you should go outside the grachtengordel, kinkerbuurt, de pijp, oosterparkbuurt, oud-zuid or even nieuw-west.
The area around Station Bijlmer/Amsterdams Poort is fine, you can get straight into the center with the metro.
There are lot's of Hotels on the periphery of Amsterdam, but most of them are near a tram or metro line, so 20 minutes and you are in the centre

@Leo-bl5ix

By the way , you’re very cute

@Billy-the-Kid

15w↑1

Avoid it @ all cost. One big tourist trap.

@destinationwellknown

15w

Where did you go in Amsterdam?

@Billy-the-Kid

15w↑1

@destinationwellknown I am Dutch. Smaller old cities are much better.

@destinationwellknown

15w

Each to their own 😀

@Billy-the-Kid

15w

@@destinationwellknown Just a warning for your audience.

@BG-oj6zt

15w

@@Billy-the-Kidwhich ones???

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@Leonardo-ql1qu

14w↑14

This is the second video in which you unjustly claim that Amsterdam is a small city. Actually, Amsterdam's old city centre - even on its own - is really big, especially when walking or cycling! Also, I totally disagree with your negative characterization of some area's in the city centre. Winter is not the right time to visit a city anyway, and to the contrary, in spring, summer and early autumn virtually any place in (greater) Amsterdam is special, beautiful...and nice!

@artificial-frequencies

13w↑1

Amsterdam is a village, everything is on walking distance….. walked many times from east or west towards the center and be there in no time

@Jelenjas

13w

I think Amsterdam is really small compared to other capitals in the world. So not exactly unjustly

@Leonardo-ql1qu

13w↑3

@@Jelenjas Small indeed, in absolute numbers of inhabitants, compared to many other world capitals. But in the general perception, saying 'a small city' refers to a provincial city, which Amsterdam is certainly not. You have to ask yourself, actually how big are the centers of the truly big cities in the world; let's say, where the tourists go? That's a totally different story!

@chrischallis3753

12w

It's tiny

@Leonardo-ql1qu

12w

@@chrischallis3753 Tiny like Rome, Athens, Madrid, Prague, Vienna.....! And hey, where do you go in Tokyo?

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@darrenwendell1723

This is not about where to buy worst in Amsterdam.

@hylkeverweij3040

12w↑1

not trying to hate, but i just want you to quikly realise that you are helping with the tourist problem. You are contributing to the neighborhoods becoming more and more touristy, driving up the housing prices and driving locals out. The jordaan is already getting more and more tourist friendly as we speak and honestly it makes me pretty sad. I get you dont have ill intensions but as someone who lives in the jordaan and seeing a lot of my favorite cafes, restaurants and shop getting replaced or remodeld to be for tourist is realy sad in my opinion and i realy wish to preserve my way of life. I was born there, raised there and i have my roots there, but nowadays all the neighbors I used to know have moved out and in there place came americans hipstesrs, literaly, in the HOA we only speak english now (not mentioning that there used to not even be a HOA). and i dont know it just kinda makes me pretty sad to see this happen to my culture and neighberhood.

@steffvalmont6828

hear hear !! well said

@heartfullyhonest

10w

As someone who travelled a lot, and lives here in Amsterdam, you have provided zero value in this video, it's very superficial and clearly you don't know much about the place, and lodging around here at all. 1/10

@destinationwellknown

10w

Thanks for watching ❤️

@heartfullyhonest

10w

@ it was last time. Don’t worry about it. I made sure I don’t get this recommended again.

@regntonne

14w↑1

The reason why it looks the same is because it's called Copyhagen.

@destinationwellknown

14w

Waheeeey 🤠

@stuartliddle9185

11w

Can't stand idiots that visit once and think they can do a guide.

@destinationwellknown

11w

Same mate 🥰

@ignacioabadias7722

13w

Clueless

@Alwin112

14w↑1

Just stay away!

@amsterdammmsouthhh4753

14w

Stay away we dont luke tourist

@destinationwellknown

14w↑5

Who is Luke Tourist?

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