On the weekends, there are so many different places to which you can travel, but one place I highly recommend is Amsterdam. I went there this past weekend and had an amazing time. It was a little nerve-wracking at first because when I got off the train, I realized I didn't speak Dutch. Fortunately, everyone there speaks English and I had no problem navigating around. Where we stayed was about a 25 minute walk from the Centraal Station (train station). It was far enough away from the touristy stuff so we didn't have to be exposed to it all the time, but close enough to where we could walk to buy souvenirs. While in Amsterdam, we went to see a movie. Because nearly everyone speaks English, they play the films in their original version (English) and just use Dutch subtitles. We also visited the Van Gogh museum and the Anne Frank House. Both are must-sees.
One thing to know when going to Amsterdam is that in Holland, the stairs are very, very steep. At times they were no different than the rungs of a ladder. This is something to keep in mind when you're packing. A huge rolling suitcase isn't easy to carry up 3 flights of vertical stairs.
We stayed at Euphemia Budget Hotel, and we definitely recommend it to future travelers. We paid around 30 Euros per person per night and had a private bathroom. The rooms weren't extravagant; they were very simple. But everything was clean and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Also, it's a good idea to allow yourself lots of free time to get lost in the charm of the city. Just by walking around you get to see the culture, city, and people. It's a beautiful experience. Enjoy!
--Jordan Randall
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