| Amsterdam Made Easy: The Best Sights and Walks of Amsterdam (Open Road Travel Guides) | 
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Sales Rank: 383244
Category: Book
Author: Andy Herbach
Publisher: Open Road
Studio: Open Road
Manufacturer: Open Road
Label: Open Road
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4 x 0.5
ISBN: 1593600453
Dewey Decimal Number: 914.923520473
EAN: 9781593600457
ASIN: 1593600453
Publication Date: July 5, 2005
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Product Description
Amsterdam has more canals than Venice, more bridges than Paris, more bicycles than cars, and perhaps more tolerance than any other city in the world. It's what makes Amsterdam truly unique and such a wonderful place to visit. Because the city is so compact, you can see a lot even if your stay is short. Its sights are as diverse as its residents, including beautiful churches, lovely gardens, world-class museums and, of course, the infamous Red Light District. Cultured, vibrant, fun-and easy to get around-Amsterdam is the perfect European city to explore.As our title says, this little guide will make your trip to Amsterdam easy. Tuck it into your pocket and head out for a great day of sightseeing: You'll have over 100 places of interest at your fingertips, with insider tips on cafes, restaurants, shops, and outdoor markets. We've also given directions for great themed walks around the city, along the canals and, of course, through the "naughty" part of town (this is Amsterdam, after all!). Forget those large, bulky travel tomes. This handy little pocket guide to Amsterdam is all you need to make your visit enjoyable, memorable-and easy. Quote referring to the author's Eating & Drinking in Paris: "...an opinionated little compendium...the right size for a traveler" - New York Times
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 Conveniant but superficial May 2, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I took this book to Amsterdam and was a little disappointed. It's small (which is good) and mentions everything important (also good) but so superficially that a lot of important stuff is glossed over or omitted. Friends who had read the Rick Steves book were much better informed than I.
 Worth buying October 14, 2005
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I now own just about every travel book you can buy on Amsterdam. I am drawn to this one because it isn't too wordy - it provides nothing but the information you need without all the fluff and fuss you find in the other books. It also lists a number of places of interest that the other books don't.
While it may not be the most aesthetically appealing travel books I've come upon, it has certainly proved itself to be one of the most useful.
Plan a Trip to Amsterdam! July 26, 2005
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've always wanted to visit Holland. This guide let me imagine what I'd see and do if I ever get there. Of course, the museums in Amsterdam like the van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House are pretty special. The book gives a number of walking tours that take you along the canals.
For the armchair traveler, you'll want to team this book up with some heftier coffee table books on Amsterdam. For the actual traveler, this slim book will be handy to carry around with you to find the best coffeehouses and entertainment.
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