Can you explore Amsterdam at night?

See the city light up Amsterdam is beautiful by day, but at night, when the sun goes down, the magic really starts to happen. Stroll along the city's cobbled canal-side streets, lit up with romantic street lights, and soak in the romance of it all. If you're lucky, the Amsterdam Light Festival might be in town too.



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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Long famed for its casual attitude to marijuana use, the Dutch capital Amsterdam says it now has a serious problem with hard drugs that has brought increased violence and corruption at the hands of “hustlers, parasites and extortionists”.

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That's because, in the Netherlands, there is no social or written requirement to tip a restaurant worker. However, if you received good service or thoroughly enjoyed the food, it's customary to give a small tip — around 5-10% of the bill. If your service was just average, round up the bill or leave some change.

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Language spoken in Amsterdam: English Although it is not an official language, in Amsterdam - and in the Netherlands more generally - there are many Dutch people who speak English (90% of the population) at a level practically equal to that of a native speaker.

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Pickpockets have been known to target tourists on trams, buses and ferries in Amsterdam, taking advantage of the crowded situations and the fact that people are often distracted by their journey planning. So be extra vigilant while travelling by public transport. In fact, don't put anything in your back pocket.

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