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Touring the Cheese Capital of Holland from Amsterdam

Alkmaar is great for a day tour as its only a few miles outside of its more popular counterpart, Amsterdam. Alkmaar has many interesting sights and sounds to offer the tourist especially since its considered as the cheese capital of Holland. Different museums are found in this city of canals such as a Beatles Museum since John Lennons first guitar was made in this city, the National Beer Museum, City Museum of Alkmaar and of course, the Holland Cheese Museum. Among many attractions, the cheese market in Waagplein is by far the most popular of them all. And its only open from April to September, when the cheeses undergo a weighing ceremony to the delight of the crowds, so its best to plan a trip in those conditions. The buying isnt actually set in the market though although you can buy different kinds of specialized cheeses in the surrounding stalls after the ceremony. The city is one huge mall for shopping as different shops, boutiques, cafes quite unique from the typical Amsterdam gift shops are found here. And after all that shopping, relax in their airy terraces and restaurants, and people-watch.

Sights and Sounds in Amsterdams Centrum

Everything Amsterdam has to offer is encapsulated in its Centrum. For one, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam is situated there, one of the four palaces which is used by Queen Beatrix of Netherlands. Before, it was closed due to safety reasons but has since opened again late last year to accommodate tourists and locals interested to see where royalty lives. Theres also Bloemenmarkt, considered as the worlds only floating flower market. Aside from the flowers, the market also houses cheap souvenir finds for tourists. Next, check out the Van Gogh Museum where this Dutch Painters largest collection of works is found. Aside from the more famous ones, theres also hidden museums found in Amsterdams canals with private residents as curators or those intended to benefit small organizations, and are also worth the tour. Theres also Anne Franks House in Prisengracht 263 where she lived in the hidden room until their family was found and led to concentration camps. A myriad of shops and restaurants are also strewn all over the place so one can relax after a tiring day going about Centrum.

Sandy Escapades on the Beaches of Amsterdam

Whether youre a party girl or a relaxed dinette, there are so many options in Amsterdam to accommodate everyone. The beaches down their North Coast are a convenient escape to the busy city center and can even be accessed using mere public transportation or a short drive with friends. North Amsterdam has Bloemendaal and Zandvoort which are great party places as they have pavilions to hang around in. There are also bars and restaurants found in their 40 or so pavilions. For those who want the complete set of live party music, a DJ and some of the wildest bunch to hang out with, then go to Bloemendaal. There are also other nearby beaches which arent as crowded such as Egmond aan Zee, Castricum and Schoorl. Egmond Aan Zee is the nearest beach from Amsterdam, close to the shopping district with quaint jewelry shops and restaurants to choose from. For a full list of the different beaches Amsterdam has to offer, check out their official website.

How to Conquer Zaanse Schans in a Day

Just 20 minutes away from Amsterdam proper, Zaanse Schans is a great village to visit for those looking for a bygone era in Amsterdam and Dutch history. There are so many details in this town that show remnants of it as an old 17th century industrial village from the clog workshop, the still working windmills which allow visitors in on selected days and the cheese factory. The cheese factory is a great place to go to as it gives out a quiet tour of how cheeses are made and even distributes samples for tourists. Getting there from Amsterdam is easy as you can just take a train going to Koog Zaandjik which takes one to the heart of the town, then its just a 10 minute hike going to Zaanse Schans, or one can also bike going there. Zaanse Schans is best conquered on a one-day escapade but if one insists in staying there, the only available accommodation is at the Hotel Sans Pareil. Dont forget to drop by the Museum Zaans in order to know about the local customs and history of the whole village.

by: Graeden McCree

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