GETTING AROUND
If you’re looking for shelter from the rain, or prefer relaxing before you stroll the city centre, hop on one of the city’s blue-and-white trams; a reliable and economic way to get around. The Citymapper app (citymapper.com) is handy for navigating the public transport system, especially if you need to switch between trams, buses, metros and/or trains. Those looking to cross over to Noord can take one of the complimentary ferries across the IJ river, from Amsterdam Central Station. For quicker journeys by road, download Uber or the Bolt app.
EAT THIS… Besides the extensive assortment of Dutch cheeses and glorious thick-cut fries with heaps of toppings, there are plenty of snacks to try while wandering around the city
• Frikandelbroodje: a savoury puff pastry roll with frikandel (type of meat that’s shaped like a sausage) and curry sauce. A popular Dutch snack, it’s best eaten warm. Available at supermarkets across the city.
• Stroopwaffel: a wafer waffle made from two thin layers of baked dough with a caramel filling sandwiched in between. Try the freshly made version at Albert Cuyp Market (albertcuyp-markt.amsterdam); Van Wonderen (vanwonderenstroopwafels.nl) or Lanskroon (lanskroon.nl).
• Poffertjes: small, fluffy Dutch pancakes made with yeast and buckwheat flour. Have it served with powdered sugar and butter at De Vier Pilaren (Stadhouderskade 11, 1054 ES) and Café de Prins (deprins.nl).
• Bitterballen: deep-fried crispy balls with a creamy meat filling. These are best eaten at a Dutch pub and can be found at most eateries.
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