Tulips, Cheese and Bicycles: Amsterdam’s Holy Trinity
Amsterdam is a city that is known for its picturesque canals, historic architecture, and vibrant culture.
But let’s be real, the actualy reason everyone wants to visit is for the Holy Trinity: tulips, cheese, and bicycles.
These three items are like the three musketeers of Amsterdam, always sticking together through thick and thin.
First, there are the tulips
![photo of a field of purple flowers with hot air balloon an sunset in amsterdam netherlands](https://eurotrekker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Purple-field-and-hot-air-balloon-1313445.jpg)
These colorful flowers are like the city’s own personal mood-boosters.
If you’re feeling down, just take a stroll through the tulip fields and you’ll instantly feel like a new person.
Plus, they make for great Instagram photos. Just make sure you don’t accidentally steal one like the famous 17th century “Tulip Mania” incident. That shizz was cray-cray.
Next, there's the cheese
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Amsterdam is like the cheese capital of the world.
You can’t walk down a street without stumbling upon a cheese shop.
And let’s be real, who doesn’t love cheese? Whether you’re a fan of the classic Gouda or prefer to live on the edge with some Leerdammer, Amsterdam has got you covered.
In cheese.
Finally, there are the bicycles
![photo of parked bikes in amesterdam netherlands](https://eurotrekker.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bikes-parking-in-amsterdam-909416.jpg)
These trusty steeds are the city’s preferred mode of transportation.
Amsterdam is like the Disneyland of bike lanes, and you’ll fit right in with the locals as you pedal your way through the city.
Just make sure you watch out for those tram tracks, they can be a real wheel-snatcher.
In conclusion, Amsterdam’s Holy Trinity of tulips, cheese, and bicycles is not to be missed.
These three symbols represent the city’s unique personality and charm.
When you visit Amsterdam, make sure to stop and smell the tulips, indulge in some cheesy goodness, and take a bike ride to remember.
Maybe get high as well.
- Tags: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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