Some DAM Tips!!!
--By: Asshur Cunningham
With bicycles at every turn maybe Amsterdam (DAM) should be nicknamed the city of bikes. Nonetheless, the truth is DAM is a beautiful cosmopolitan metropolis, with lots to see and even more to do.
Getting to DAM
Getting to DAM is pretty accessible and cheap, especially from European cities. I flew into DAM from London Luton Airport on EasyJet, one of Europe's budget carriers. The hour-long flight, which was extremely delayed, brought me to Schiphol International Airport a little after 11 PM, Amsterdam time. From Schiphol, I purchased a train ticket for €4,67, which took me to Amsterdam Central. There, you have the option to take the metro, bus or tram to your final destination. Though, since I arrived late, following multiple delays, I had to take a bus from Central Station to my hostel, The Generator Hostel. A nightly stay in a four-room dorm at the time cost €40, but it could be as low as €17. The price you pay depends on when you are traveling and how soo…
With bicycles at every turn maybe Amsterdam (DAM) should be nicknamed the city of bikes. Nonetheless, the truth is DAM is a beautiful cosmopolitan metropolis, with lots to see and even more to do.
Getting to DAM
Getting to DAM is pretty accessible and cheap, especially from European cities. I flew into DAM from London Luton Airport on EasyJet, one of Europe's budget carriers. The hour-long flight, which was extremely delayed, brought me to Schiphol International Airport a little after 11 PM, Amsterdam time. From Schiphol, I purchased a train ticket for €4,67, which took me to Amsterdam Central. There, you have the option to take the metro, bus or tram to your final destination. Though, since I arrived late, following multiple delays, I had to take a bus from Central Station to my hostel, The Generator Hostel. A nightly stay in a four-room dorm at the time cost €40, but it could be as low as €17. The price you pay depends on when you are traveling and how soo…
