Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Top Tips
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A surprising number of stores do not accept credit cards, so make sure you have cash on hand.
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Useful words to know:
kassa
(cashier),
korting
(discount) and
uitverkoop
(clearance sale).
Best Markets
Albert Cuypmarkt
Soak up local colour, snap up exotic goods at Amsterdam's largest
market. (
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Waterlooplein Flea Market
Piles of curios, used footwear and cheap bicycle parts for
bargain hunters. (
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Bloemenmarkt
Bag beautiful bloomin' bulbs at the canalside flower market. (
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Noordermarkt
It's morning bliss trawling for organic foods and vintage clothes. (
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Best Dutch Design
Frozen Fountain
The coolest, cleverest home gadgets and decor you'll ever see. (
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Droog
The famed collective is known for sly, playful, repurposed and reinvented home-
wares. (
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Hema
Design students put their spin on everyday objects at the thrifty Dutch chain store.
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