In September 2016, after my birthday, I went to the Netherlands, more specifically, to Amsterdam, where I stayed for two days before the next adventure.

First, I must make a confession: I haven't ridden a bike in Amsterdam! Yup, that's right... The main reason was because I was staying close to the center (in front of the railway station Amsterdam Centraal) and because the city is flat, it's easy to walk - something that I love when I travel, there are always things we escape if we walk always in public transport and you can save some money.

Amsterdam proved to be a city quieter than I expected (I mean, it wasn't my intention to be partying anyway).

One of the highlights of my trip was the (typical) boat tour through the canals. Cliche yes, mandatory yes! It was a great way to see the city on the first day and to find the places where I would go the next day. It's worth it!

Before that, on the first day, I visited the Van Gogh Museum. I loved it! In my travels I choose at least one museum to visit. I like to go to museums but spend the travel in museums it's not for me ... I like to get to know the city itself.

Then, a walk in the Vondelpark, a huge and very beautiful park, great to relax and breathe fresh air (and take some pictures...). Another feature of almost all my trips is to go to at least one city park where I am. At the end of the day (forgive me... but we are in Amsterdam!) I went to the Sex Museum, it was funny but it has nothing special...

The second day started early and wet! So I had to return to the hotel to change clothes... The first destination: Dam Square, the main square of Amsterdam; then, Royal Palace of Amsterdam (which doesn't surprise me ... you should stop there but only for 15 minutes). For those who like shopping, the Bijenkorf department store is a must!

Halfway through the morning, I went to the Amsterdam Dungeon, which I recommend because is a different and super fun experience! The evening was spent in the beautiful and quiet streets along the canals. One thing I really liked in Amsterdam was the cleanliness and respect for cyclists - we can learn a little more with the Dutch?

I passed in front of the House of Anne Frank but I didn't enter there. As I said, if you do not want to spend the entire trip closed in museums (and don't want to spend a fortune ...) you have to make choices. Then, I went up to the highest tower of Amsterdam, located in the Westerkerk. The last night was reserved for a (quick...) visit to the Coffee Shop and to the Red Light District. I had a different idea of this last one. I thought it would be a place more 'obscure' and dangerous than it really is. I mean, is quite the opposite. Despite being one of the best known streets because of the sex, it turns out to be very touristic and there are a lot of police in the area (I went early, around 10.30pm).

Security: check! Cleaning: check! Beauty: check! The more complicate thing of this two-day trip was being able to pronounce the name of the street (I think I still can't do it...)!