As i mentioned in my last episode traveling within Europe Is very easy this Road trip was not in a plan it just happened how ?
I actually booked the wrong date ticket for Amsterdam and I was sure this mistake is going to make me pay huge if i am going to book on the day before I leave, the price are going to be thrice the amount I paid for 1 person. So i thought to check out roadways and I started searching for bus and luckily I got it very reasonable deal and I dint wait I just booked it.
From where to book tickets
Flix bus is very reliable and we really has a very smooth journey the driver was great my wife really cant travel by bus she gets motion sickness but really in this journey she dint face any such problem.
I took a bus from Brussels north station to Amsterdam sloterdijk (direct bus) it took nearly 2.45 hrs to reach.
There are many buses shown on application with more cheaper price but that bus has a stops in between which will literally take you to reach like 3 hrs .45 mins
Travelling to bus stop from hotel
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OK so I check out my hotel I looked for the uber and it was showing 25€ for 5 mins ride I was like why should I pay so much just for 5 mins ride as I was staying close to the metro station I took the benefit to travel by metro so I decided to take a metro from beurs station which was just 1 min walk from my hotel and it only cost me only 8 euros for Brussels central
Procedure for traveling
There is no process for immigration or security check for travelers traveling by bus even you are passing from one country to another in Europe you just need a valid bus ticket with your identity proof (passport)
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You need to reach the bus stop prior 30 minutes before departure.
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Only laptops bags are allowed to keep by yourself.
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The main luggage will be stored in a common storage. This bus was direct there was no stop in between so I had not to worry about my luggage.
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There is also a toilet inside the bus so you don’t need to worry to ask for a break to a bus driver.
Hotel Vijaya ( Amsterdam)
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/GUqfJ -
5 mins walk to Amsterdam central
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5 mins walk to famous red light district area
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5 mins to dam square
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10 mins walk to madam Tussauds museum
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10 mins walk to canal ride sight seeing.
I actually did this booking for purposes sounding Indian name Vijaya so I thought of getting at least Indian people around and breakfast too yes the hotel was ran by an Indian but they weren’t serving Indian buffet breakfast but the people very nice they also felt good seeing people belonging from same country in overseas. They greet us very well they gave us very nice room with canal view.
Tourist attractions
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Canal cruise sight seeing
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Madam Tussauds museum
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Anne Frank House
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Heineken beer experience
CANAL CRUISE RIDE
MORNING CITY VIEW
Other than sight seeing there is more you can do like
Local brands shopping
Amsterdam is the best place to shop for a if you are a brand freak you can buy a lot of things in compare to other European countries the clothes are classy, fancy and with the new trend.
Branded Cosmetic
Leave the girl over here I bet she won’t come out for hours. Very good quality products of cosmetic , hair products, etc you get it a very reasonable price.
Small cafe and bars
After evening like 5 pm have a walk in the most famous red light district area there are so many cafe , small beautiful bar with colorful lights catch one of the attractive place and enjoy your evening.
Bike friendly city
Whenever you there you see a white bicycle you can pick one get a ride when you finish drop it from where you picked it’s totally free.
Is Amsterdam expensive
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Yes it is expensive beer is cheaper than a water.
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You can drink tap water it is safe.
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Paid public washrooms
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Nothing is free in Amsterdam
I was 2 days in Amsterdam I dint see myself or the city sleeping it was amazing trip the city is stunning and charming at all once.
Check out the night video its beautiful
If you been there than I don’t need to tell you go again but you haven’t than you should. Have you been to Amsterdam whats the best you memory you have from their please feel free to share in the comment box.
Thank you 