Amsterdam is the most diverse city in the world with 177 different nationalities. It is the capital city of the Netherlands and is known for its liberal cafes, canals, and red-light district, among other things. Before it was a populated city, Amsterdam was mostly comprised of marshes and grasslands. Surrounded by water and rampant with canals, it is now what you might call a floating city. Amsterdam’s climate is a moderate temperate one. In the winter the temperatures rarely drop below freezing and the summers are warm though rarely what one would refer to as hot. There is not really a bad time to visit this city as the weather is so mild throughout the year. The most beautiful weather is generally in the months of July and August.

In Amsterdam, things like bicycling and public transportation are more practical and economical and are widely encouraged. Public transports include buses, trams, ferries, taxis, water taxis, water buses, and canal cruises. Getting around this city is certainly no feat. Once in the city there are accommodations for every budget type ranging from five star hotels to youth hostels.

While in Amsterdam, there are plenty of tourist attractions to visit. Nestled in the middle of the red-light district, for example, is the Oude Kerk-a lovely old church with cute homes at its sides. It is a beautiful contrast and the church’s bell tower was a useful landmark to the men sailing the seas. The house where Anne Frank hid away and wrote her famous diary also stands in Amsterdam, now a museum housing the very book itself. You may also want to check out the Van Gogh Museum and the Rembrandt House Museum.

The Dutch cuisine is a simple and nutritional one consisting of a lot of vegetables and some meats, fruits, breads, and cheeses. They are also big on stews and pancakes. Amsterdam has many restaurants of all different types, most centered in the main part of the city.