CoastalCorsa
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Registered: 7th Jan 05
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maybealso i mis-worded my original statement, the journey home was not the best bit it was one of many highlights which made the trip a success.
being in a group and having a really random but excellent time made the whole adventure un-forgettable
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Carl
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Registered: 9th May 04
Location: Jimmy Bennett's la la land.
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Originally posted by CoastalCorsa
being in a group and having a really random but excellent time made the whole adventure un-forgettable
exactly, thats why i'm going. Got flights thoug so its only half an hour, much better than boating it.
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mk4_astra
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Registered: 15th Oct 03
Location: aylesbury,bucks
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what hotel you staying in carl?
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baza31
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Registered: 19th Apr 03
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its excellent , we went and stayed in the flying pig hostel , payed abou £2 a night , was safe and clean and a superb atmosphere.
going back for my 21st in april.
the prozzies are immense. bring lots of money . I spent a fortune 
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ed
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
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Originally posted by davey_jack
I dunno if id ever go, i dont smoke weed and not interested in prostitutes, according to some mates at uni it wouldnt have anything to offer me. Are they speaking the truth?
There is a lot of stuff to do other than smoke weed. Loads of things to visit 
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
Location: Waterhouses, Staffordshire
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Originally posted by davey_jack
I dunno if id ever go, i dont smoke weed and not interested in prostitutes, according to some mates at uni it wouldnt have anything to offer me. Are they speaking the truth?
I went with the missus last year - we had an amazing time - I don't smoke weed so wasn't there for that. We actually went to go and eat at Jamie Oliver's "Fifteen " restaurant over there - which was top notch.
We stayed in an amazing hotel and had a brilliant time. There plenty to do aside from the sex and drugs sides of things; Amsterdam Dungeons being a good starting point. Theres plenty of culture and diversity as well as some stunning architecture and features.
However even if you say that you're not into hookers; I would recommend a truip through the red light district. Prostitutes over there are not like those over here - its not seedy or smutty particularly. In fact some of the prostitutes are very very attractive and its an experience. In fact the sex workers probably earn more in the industry over there than doctors/proffesionals do.
Its a really clean city and transports excellent, plus shopping facilities are good with the trams running until 1am ish.
Heineken museum is well worth a visit, 10euros and I got 3 pints in there plus the actual museum trip.
All in all I'd recommend it to couples especially, just dont believe all the stories you read, go and experience it for yourself 
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
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oh and ps - nowhere accepts debit cards; they do work in the hole in the wall machines, but not in shops/restaurants etc so make sure you have cash or a credit card with you to pay for stuff
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Daniel_Corsa
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Registered: 21st Apr 04
Location: Wigton, Cumbria
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Just booked my 3 day trip with a few mates for this summer.
Can't wait!
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Danny P
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Registered: 20th Nov 02
Location: Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
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Went to Amsterdam for the week when England played earlier this.
Had one of best weeks of my life
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