People ask me all the time, what should I do and avoid in Amsterdam? Well, there is a lot of fun stuff to do without it all costing an arm and a leg. Just enjoying the city, its sights and its outdoor seating is largely free (considering you have to eat or drink anyways)... Here are some of my favorite things to do and go see as well as some practical things. Just Been There Art Look at or buy art inspired by this trip. If you like this trip, but can't go, or you too have just been there, this unique art may rekindle fond memories of your own trip. Click the image for a link to the online store. Note: you will be leaving this site and connect to the artists site. Canal Scene - Amsterdam All art copyright Christine Ong-Dijcks. Food The important bit (in my opinion) when wandering around Amsterdam. Of course you will see lots of restaurants around Leidse Plein or Rembrandt Plein. Some may even be worth it... but I would go with some more funky or local options. You should find...

Much has been said about getting train tickets, specifically at Schiphol airport. So here we'll discuss  train tickets when traveling with a family and specifically with kids under 12.  Or as the dutch tend to say - kids from 4 years old and up to and including 11 years years (kinderen 4 t/m 11 jaar). Just to be crystal clear, if your kid is 12 years old, your kid is too old for these tickets. Kid's Tickets Let's look at getting a ticket for a kid up and including 11 years old: The one thing you are looking for is a RAILRUNNER ticket. Right now it costs 2.50 Euro, and you should consider this a "full day, go anywhere" ticket for your kid. On the automated kiosk, it tends to be under "other products". Railrunner ticket Couple of things (these are also on the actual ticket, albeit in dutch): When traveling 2nd class - this ticket is sufficient for the child to travel by themselves. So if just your child is taking the train, 2.50 ...