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Amsterdam A-Z. Part I

Diana Rodríguez Pretel Amsterdammer, Only-Be, Practical Guide to Amsterdam

Amstel: If we think of Amsterdam we think about the canals, which reminisce of Venice but slightly larger, since they are almost 50 miles in length and some one thousand bridges cross then. The main water source is the river Amstel and an anecdote is that the bank vaults from the National Bank are located under it for security reasons. Bicycles: The most popular form of transport, most Amsterdammers use the bicycle as their preferred way of getting around, with the city filled with bicycle lanes everywhere you go. Be careful when you cross the road because the bicycles will be coming from left and right. However, it´s a great way to stay fit and a quick way to get to places, so if you want the real experience rent a bicycle and visit the city on two wheels. Photo via Matt Spurr Coffee Shops: It´s normal to find the curious coffee shops all over the city. These are places where people go to smoke marihuana and have a coffee. Alcohol is not usually sold and you can´t smoke tobacco on its own there. There are dozens of types of marihuana and hashish that you can buy by the gram or the joints already rolled. If you don´t smoke, you can also buy the famous space cakes. One of the oldest and most famous coffee shops is the Bulldog, although it has many others of the same chain. Dam: Dam Square is the starting point for guided tours, more specifically the 77-feet tall obelisk. There you can find the first dam of the Amstel river and the obelisk was built as tribute to... read more

#3travelingredients: Discover the perfect travel destination for you!

Mónica Boixeda Apps and Books, Travel Tips

How many times have you had great expectations towards a trip, but had no idea of where to go or which destination to pick? To help you decide on the perfect destination for your next holiday, we have come up with this hashtag: #3travelingredients. Using this hashtag you tell us the 3 things that are absolutely indispensable for your trip and we will reply with the ideal destination for your next adventure. How it works? All you need to do is tweet: #3travelingredients plus the 3 most important elements your trip should include. We will reply with the travel destination that best reflects your wishes. Why 3? 3 is the symbol for perfection and we want your trip to be perfect. Why ‘ingredients’? Because organizing a trip is a little bit like preparing a cake. It requires love, patience and passion. Here is an example: #3travelingredients sun, culture, freedom = Barcelona Well, would you like to give our #3travelingredients a try?... read more

The world is a market (Lisbon)

Mónica Boixeda Food and Drink in Lisbon, Lisboeta, Only-Be

Getting lost in Lisbon´s markets is always a pleasure. Getting lost in the labyrinths of fruit, vegetables, meats, fish, flowers, antiques… everything is possible! Here you will find some clues on where to buy the best local and regional products and eating a nice dish of cod at “home” (in an apartment with a kitchen) is a priceless experience. Here are two markets you can go to: the Mercado Da Ribeira and the Feira Da Labra, both with undeniable attraction for locals and tourists, because the world is a market. Da Ribeira food market A must for anyone who wishes to buy bags and bags of all the typical products of the city. Its location is privileged: on the shores of the river Tejo, and there you can buy fruit, vegetables, escargots, cakes, aromatic herbs, etc. It´s an ideal visit to get to know the local cuisine and its architecture is striking, a giant structure of steel and glass with plenty of light and colour, thanks to the flower stalls that stand side by side with the food ones. It´s also a cultured market because there´s also a bookshop on the fop floor where you can have a browse and a read before going shopping, a great chance to get acquainted with Portuguese literature. Although the first Da Ribeira Market dates from the 12th century, it had to be moved to another area after the earthquake of 1755. Now it occupies 10,000 m2 over two floors and they say that gourmets think it´s the best market in the city. via surfistaseco Feira Da Ladra This market with a life of its... read more