Ahhhh, Amsterdam. Certainly one of the prettiest cities in all of The Netherlands, maybe even Europe. Although Prague certainly gives the Dutch capital a run for its money.
Walking along the cobblestoned streets, you can’t help but marvel at the unique architecture both old and new, gaze dreamily at the canals filled with quaint houseboats, and wonder what it would be like to actually live there. I certainly had such thoughts when I visited for the first time. Perhaps, if Berlin did not work out, then Amsterdam would.
Returning for a second time, I had fun exploring the city again, taking tons of Amsterdam photos.
Amsterdam Photos, Taken Over One Lovely Weekend
The first time I visited years back, I sought out unusual places like a cat sanctuary on a boat, a museum filled with cat art, and the Lloyd Hotel and Cultural Embassy – which happens to be the only hotel in the world with rooms ranging from 1-5 stars.
This time round I didn’t have a set itinerary and just walked, took plenty of photos and re-experienced my love for Amsterdam.
Recommended reading: This article about the best photo spots in Amsterdam and this one about how to spend two days in Amsterdam.
I walked so much that I even developed a really painful blister. As such, I had to find alternative ways to get around. I ended up taking a very touristy boat tour and lived out a bucket-list dream by cycling through Amsterdam for the very first time!
All in all, I saw a whole lot of Amsterdam during my short stay.
After having done boat tours in Budapest and Berlin, I also did an Amsterdam boat tour for the first time, and wow, what a spectacular way to see the city.
What do you think of my Amsterdam photos? Do you like what you see? If you have any other city tips, drop us a note in the comments.
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Beautiful pictures, girl!!!!!!! XxX
Thank you Agness! I’m so happy that we got the opportunity to meet while I was there. <3
What a beautiful city. Glad you enjoyed your return trip as much as your first!
Thank you Mary! Amsterdam really is quite beautiful.
Amsterdam is one of my favourite places in Europe for the sole reason that it is such a photogenic city. My theory just proved itself in your pics.
Hi Marta,
It really is a beautiful city! Thanks for your kind comment.
Cheryl
Beautiful…
Thanks Muza-chan! Amsterdam is absolutely picture perfect! <3
Hi Cheryl,
I found you on twitter, then on instagram- am following you (under different names than you see in my profile, fyi)- and i’m in the process of trying to move from New York to Germany.
Your site is FANTASTIC- and i’ve been reading up a few of the interviews and am slowly reading more and more….
Your pics are gorgeous by the way. Amsterdam is something I’ve considered as well, however I think my “heart” is for Germany.
I’m first-generation American so i’m getting my EU passport finalized right now (i think this will help me immensely- i’m not german though :/ ) — I was wondering if i had a couple of questions, would you mind if i emailed you directly at your email address?
Just thought i’d ask politely here in the comments before coming on out of nowhere!
Thanks so much- and your blog is beautiful, informative, and fun!
Kind regards-
Olive
Hey Olive –
Thanks so much for following and your kind words. That’s so cool!
If you have any questions, just send me an email. I’ll be happy to answer as best as I can.
Cheryl
I love Amsterdam and even though it sure looks like it was grey and cold when you were there, the beauty shines through in your images! The town gets a bad rap for the Red Light District and things like that but as you showed a few steps down a side street in the Jordaan area and you are alone with a great view of a church or a peaceful bridge.
Hey Holly – I’m proud to say that I’ve never once been to the red light district. 🙂