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After living and studying in the Netherlands for five months back in 2017, Amsterdam remains one of my favorite cities in the world. Filled with picturesque canals and architecture, art museums of international fame, and more bikes than people, “The Venice of the North” has something great for everyone. Check out my ultimate solo female travel guide to Amsterdam below!

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The Ultimate Solo Female Travel Guide to Amsterdam: Authentic Experiences
Drink… Caffe Verkeerd (Dutch equivalent of caffe latte), Verse Munt Thee (fresh mint tea), Chocomel, Amstel, Heineken, Jenever (precursor to English gin)
Eat… Haring ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’ (Dutch new herring), stroopwafel (crispy thin waffle cookies with sweet syrup in between), patat (french fries), poffertjes (small, round doughy pancakes), kroket (deep-fried breadcrumb-covered roll filled with meat ragout), bitterballen (crunchy breadcrumb-coated ball with meat filling), drop (black licorice), kaas (cheese), chocolade hagelslag (choclate sprinkles) on buttered bread for breakfast (seriously!)
Ride… A bike
Or… Ride on the back of someone else’s bike!
Visit… A street market (and try those herrings) at Albert Cuyp Market
Go… To a bakery in the morning to get fresh bread and pastries for breakfast
Enjoy… A cup of coffee or a beer at an outdoor cafe along a canal (yes, even in the winter – there are often outdoor heaters and blankets!)

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