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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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COme on then i know LOADS of you have been before, so what the must do's etc while your there?


Also how far out of the centre is the Airport? Is it reasy to get transport in? If so whats the best?
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Havent been but keen to see replies to this as i want to go before crimbo!! Heard very good reports so far!
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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brilliant place , had my stag do there last year, as for when you land get the railway in the airport, peice of piss excellant public transport, takes about 15 mins to the centre of dam square just about, all i can say its its an eye opener, and i loved it !
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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im going in 2 weeks, been bullied into going by my mates,

been told not to wander of alone and not to go down any back streets
as i may not come back out

so i going to be in bed before dark me thinks
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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like said mate get train in drops you near enough straight into the action.
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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well expensive paid equivalent of £3.30 a pint, take plenty of wedge
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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cracking please mate

gotta see a sex show/hookers/weed/magic mushrooms
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Get youself down to the Banana Bar in he red light bit.

Great place

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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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The back alleys n that are fuckin lethal Rhys, some kid was trying to give me a "tester" of coke, it was chalk so I was having none of it so he`s walking along side me for ages giving it the banter n that eventually he gives up n says " fair enough then , just give me the money for the tester" so I politely told him to fuck of.......he only goes and whips a knife out and he`s like pay me what u owe!!!!!!, so Im facing him and as I look over his shoulder theres a guy eavesdropping our arguement and I noticed he had an ear piece, so this scar faced black kid starts to raise the knife and in a shot this bloke comes from behind him and instantly arm locks the bloke , two more come in and take me to one side and lecture me about taking drugs, only plain clothes police werent they
How fookin lucky was I, put me on a pure downer for the rest of the trip so Im a bit biased, but it wasnt my cup of tea Rhys
True story that lads, and no one who was on the canal bank that night batted a fuckin eye lid
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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you will be offered charlie and e all the time mate,,,

travel in large gangs,,, and watch your pockets
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Been there about 8 years ago, it is indeed an eye opener lol

Would imagine its got even better since i was there though
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
you will be offered charlie and e all the time mate,,,

travel in large gangs,,, and watch your pockets
This i can vouch for...I remember standing outside a shop waiting for some mates...had my hands in my pockets especially the one i had my wallet in, and i could feel someone walking past checking my back pockets for my wallet....cheaky fecks. (this was in a busy little side street as well )

Not only that...when i was at college few years back, 1 member of another of our groups got mugged first few hours we were there, held up with a knife..they took his wallet so had no cash the whole week we were there the poor sod


Reckon they can determine the travellers/holiday makers and target them..so just be weiry.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 07:10 AM
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"E's, Coke, Viagra".. you will get asked that at LEAST 30 times a night in the red light district.. just act as if you're a local and walk past them.. the moroccans there are real dirty and they run the area.. that's the only bad thing about the RLD really.. Apart from the main 'rings' in the Centraal area, it's all 'back streets' so just be streetwise.. don't argue with them, do not fight them, do not abuse them, or you'll end up in a canal!

But apart from that, it's a real dirty, seedy, fantastic place to go.. If drugs are your thing, do them one day, check the women out the next day, or vice versa.. mixing doesn't work

One of my favourite coffee shops is Cafe Ba-Ba.. Click here
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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FPMSL lots of mixed reports!!! Im thinking im going to go over there, get mugged and be a sex slave


Should be good laugh, just will make sure i keep wits about me etc.


Will try some of the muffins and go to a Sex show of course but wont go to more than that
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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Awesome place m8 You don't need to smoke to get shot to bit's in some of the bar's out there.

Red Light District is something else m8, house after house filled with girls.

And generally lot's of blokes outside giving it the biggun to them
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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pmsl, So the Train is easy to understand to get into the city centre?


Not looking forward to the prices of drinks
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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rhys,,,, dont worry,, the train is very easy to find an get into the centre

my missus goes over there all the time,,, booked twice already for next year, fucking mash head she is
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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My Dad used to live there - I like that place

Some cool things to do aside from the usual - take a tour guide type boat trip at night. You can get some good deals, they serve wine and food on some of the canal boats, and you get to see Amsterdam from a completely different perspective - very cool!
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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I think amsterdam isnt all that TBH


had a WICKED tit wank there though!
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
rhys,,,, dont worry,, the train is very easy to find an get into the centre

my missus goes over there all the time,,, booked twice already for next year, fucking mash head she is
She would have to be to live with you

Coolio i should be ok. If not i will just Speak Dutch, ie speak loudly in a Dutch accient

Cant wait to Chill out in the Cafes over there etc. Suppose to be 28C aswell on Friday
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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been the dam about 8 times and seen some crazy shit! there are some orrible crack ridden freaks knockin about! but to me it wasnt much worse than places like Manchester and Liverpool! Same in any major city,go to the wrong place, give the wrong person abuse and you get fucked!

all the freaks who offer you shit just try to be polite or ignore them!

a scouse lad we went with got lippy with one guy askin for money and loads of em came out the woodwork like rats! there was quite a few of us but before it got messy the old bill came past on bikes and they all did one! Police are pretty on top with it all and know the score!

you will see some stuff, i remember when i first went, my eyes where on stalks, but iv been back again and again!

its good when a game is on or something, we had a good crack in a sports bar! in the afternoon work your way over to the square and see if "football guy" is there! the guy can pull some real impressive tricks, we've seen him most times we've been there...fookin loon climbs up a lampost while doing kick ups! and hangs at the top continuing kick ups, its like its tied to his foot on string!



Forget costs! The dam is an awesome place, be on your guard and you will be sweet mate, ill go again for sure!
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
I think amsterdam isnt all that TBH


had a WICKED tit wank there though!
How much did that cost you m8 ?
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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'bout 30 euros I think

bitch kept trying to sit on my face aswell

naaah love!!!!
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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PMSL Dave......


Rich that sounds good, might be worth doing that with some food before back out on the lash!!

Pornstar no wonder you loved it judging by your name Sounds cool, tbh i cant wait. I havent been away for ages so looking forward to it!
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Rhys- im a well documented sicko!


get to Baba for a chocolate brownie! they fookin rock!!
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