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Hanz
Freak & Gentleman



Registered: 08/02/15
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somethingsomeonejr said: As title suggests, I'm going to the capital of soft-junk, with my sister. I've been in Amster twice before. I'm staying at the Plantage Hotel, and I'm as familiar as you can be with a town after two visits. I find my way throught the crooked alleys and fairytale bridges, but haven't found any "golden" spots yet.
I'd love to get some advice on bars, bookshops, coffeeshops outside the city centre, which alley or streets slings the better coke/opiates (oxy/tram/sub).
Coffee shops outside the city center are often not that great. There's one place that comes to mind though: http://www.kashmirlounge.com/
A 10 minute tram ride from the center, a great shop, large too, check the pics. Good quality hash (IIRC, not been there for a few years).
Another cool shop, in the center is Rokerij, and go the the one on the Singel 8, not the one near Leidseplijn, that one is always very busy IME. Besides, the lighting on Singel 8 is very trippy!
And of course everybody goes to Dampkring from that scene with Cloony and Brad Pitt. That is a tourist magnet though... and a bit smallish.
Also, please don't go to the streets and alleys for any substance. It's asking to get ripped off, either money wise, or quality wise. Can't say much else about it here, just: know your sources.
You're at the Plantage Hotel? You're a 3 minute walk from both the Artis Zoo, and the Hortus Botanicus. Check them out. Both cool places to be on museum level trips. The jungle greenhouse of the Hortus is very cool. It may not be super big, but has cool vibes when you're off baseline.
And yes, we're a theme park compared to the rest of the country. But isn't that just what you want? 
Love, Hanz.
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nicechrisman
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Re: Going to Amsterdam next week. [Re: Turtletotem]
#22301691 - 09/28/15 08:07 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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yeah there were lots of Chinese tourists when I went to Laos. They actually reminded me a lot of the Asian version of your "typical" American tourist. Big tour busses, kept themselves as isolated as possible from the actual populace of Laos, etc. I could see how they could come off as asshole tourists, although I never really had any encounters with them to speak of as they pretty much kept to themselves.
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Asante
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Re: Going to Amsterdam next week. [Re: nicechrisman]
#22301718 - 09/28/15 08:19 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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WARNING: compared to what your sister may be used to, some heroin might be VERY STRONG in The Netherlands. Foreigners OD-ing due to unexpectedly high strength is a thing here.
MDMA is cheap here, sometimes as cheap as 100 tabs for 150 bucks. Some Smart Shops sell psilocybin "truffles" and ayahuasca herbs. Special K is prevalent on the black market as is GHB. Unique for Holland and Belgium: Street 2C-B tablets.
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Burke Dennings
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Re: Going to Amsterdam next week. [Re: Turtletotem]
#22301725 - 09/28/15 08:21 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Pretty sure The Bulldog is notorious for having loud British tourists.
I used to like coffee shops in Liedseplien (sp?) the best. The Noon, the Dolphin, Global Chillage, etc. Can't remember where the Rokerij is, but they had great bud.
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Turtletotem
Dutch Delight



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Re: Going to Amsterdam next week. [Re: Asante]
#22301727 - 09/28/15 08:21 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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WARNING: compared to what your sister may be used to, some heroin might be VERY STRONG in The Netherlands. Foreigners OD-ing due to unexpectedly high strength is a thing here.
Oh shit, that slipped my mind completely! Good catch, Asante. It's true, be very careful!
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Asante
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Burke Dennings said: Pretty sure The Bulldog is notorious for having loud British tourists.
I used to like coffee shops in Liedseplien (sp?) the best. The Noon, the Dolphin, Global Chillage, etc. Can't remember where the Rokerij is, but they had great bud.
The times I was there I was not impressed with the Bulldog. Unpleasant people and high prices for mediocre weed. Its a tourist trap based on that its so well known.
I second De Rokerij, but its closed now. That was a connaisseur place.
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Turtletotem
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Re: Going to Amsterdam next week. [Re: Asante]
#22301748 - 09/28/15 08:26 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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It is? Damn. There goes my street cred!
The Doors bar is still legit, tho.
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GoldenEye
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Re: Going to Amsterdam next week. [Re: Turtletotem]
#22301775 - 09/28/15 08:35 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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It's not a place to sit and smoke due to it being tiny and crowded but it is a great place to buy: Tweede Kamer. Best coffeeshop if you ask me.
Edited by GoldenEye (09/28/15 08:41 AM)
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Burke Dennings
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Re: Going to Amsterdam next week. [Re: Turtletotem] 1
#22301781 - 09/28/15 08:36 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Doors is cool. Blues Brothers is cool. (Place that uses the Dutch words for 1st Aid) is cool. Bushdoctor is cool.
Abraxas sucks. Barney's sucks.
Sucks that Rokerij is closed, that place was sweet.
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somethingsomeonejr


Registered: 02/01/13
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Turtletotem - I've been to Bulldog,but haven't visited the doors. Thanks man! And yes, yes - opiates are evil and streetdrugs are no good. If I'd want a morallecture I'd post over at yahooanswers.
BigFeely123 - I'll return a report! 
Hanz - I've been to the zoo! I'll check out the rest, thanks!
Asante - she's not that into H, but thanks for the heads up. Special K? Oh, been looking for that! Impossible to find here. Thank you!
I figure I should get some EZ test kits or something while we're there, if it comes to that.
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Hanz
Freak & Gentleman



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Re: Going to Amsterdam next week. [Re: Asante]
#22302278 - 09/28/15 11:06 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Asante said: I second De Rokerij, but its closed now. That was a connaisseur place.
Wtf, ALL of them are?, and I only pick up on it now.. and even after a few years I knew the one on the Amstel was, that eventually changed to another name, but the one on Singel too? Damn that's a shame. What a way to learn something about your own town
However, the hash at the Kashmirlounge used to be as fine as that of the Rokerij. I always buy at Tweede Kamer, or at Dampkring. I just never sit down and roll up.
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Bigfeely123
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Awesome! Thank you so much. I would greatly appreciate that. I'm sure others here would also like to see how your trip goes.
Also, concerning reagent test kits, I would highly recommend you get a few if you plan on doing anything else besides weed. They're cheap & a must have for any drug consumer considering they can potentially save your life!
Be safe & have fun. A trip to Amsterdam is probably going to be one that you'll remember forever.
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my3rdeye



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somethingsomeonejr said:
I'd love to get some advice on bars, bookshops, coffeeshops outside the city centre, which alley or streets slings the better coke/opiates (oxy/tram/sub).
I wouldn't buy drugs off any of those black dudes who ask you in red light. Since they are never going to see you again there is no reason not to rip you off.
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LeningradCowboy
Yes, my name is you?



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Re: Going to Amsterdam next week. [Re: Asante]
#22306345 - 09/29/15 02:23 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Asante said:
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Burke Dennings said: Pretty sure The Bulldog is notorious for having loud British tourists.
I used to like coffee shops in Liedseplien (sp?) the best. The Noon, the Dolphin, Global Chillage, etc. Can't remember where the Rokerij is, but they had great bud.
The times I was there I was not impressed with the Bulldog. Unpleasant people and high prices for mediocre weed. Its a tourist trap based on that its so well known.
I second De Rokerij, but its closed now. That was a connaisseur place.
THIS, I was taught by ole dutch guys that you should just skip all coffee shops with an Animal in name. Bulldog for sure
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Rebelutionsssss
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I would get some h and a few hookers
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somethingsomeonejr


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I have this adolescent dream where I snort coke pr H or dust or any powder off of a prostitutes ass. A sanitary hazard, yes. A bit chauvinistic, maybe. But the heart wants what the heart wants.
Although, since my sister is with me, that might be a bad idea.
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you can do it off your sisters ass
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Moonshoe
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I adore amsterdam I absolutely loved it there.
Didn't do any opiates or coke though, just psychedelic truffles, cannabis and hash, edibles, kratom and coca tea.
Have fun!
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Moonshoe
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I enjoyed a coffeeshop called Kashmir. I forgot to go but Abraxas is supposed to be the best I think.
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Turtletotem
Dutch Delight



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LeningradCowboy said: THIS, I was taught by ole dutch guys that you should just skip all coffee shops with an Animal in name. Bulldog for sure
Damn and here I was telling everyone to go to the bulldog, boy is my face red. In my defence, I usually just bring weed from home.
Anyway I hope you have a good time in Amsterdam, OP. Funny how a lot of shroomerites visit Amsterdam, we should do a get together there sometime!
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