🇳🇱 Netherlands: Amsterdam Windmill Village + City Leisure Guide

The Netherlands is perfect for solo female travelers! Everywhere looks like a fairy tale, and it’s generally safe (though you might occasionally smell weed or encounter drunk people). The city remains lively even after 11 PM, and trams make getting around super convenient. 1️⃣ Itinerary DAY 1: Amsterdam Central → Zaandam (LEGO Town) → Zaanse Schans (Windmill Village) → Red Light District DAY 2: Giethoorn (Day Trip) DAY 3: Bloemenmarket (Floating Flower Market) → Van Gogh Museum → Rijksmuseum → Canal District → Albert Cuypstraat Market → Rotterdam 2️⃣ Attraction Highlights 🧩 Zaandam (LEGO Town) Round-trip train ticket: €7.4 (cheaper on NS app than at machines). Quick photo stop—small but colorful! 🏕️ Zaanse Schans (Windmill Village) Train from Zaandam (~15 mins). Follow the crowd to windmills straight out of a painting! Sunset views 🌄 + Italian dinner by the river —romantic ambiance! 🚥 Red Light District No photos of window workers! Casa Rosso show: €65/ticket (buy at door, queue early). 🌷 Bloemenmarket (Floating Flower Market) Cheap tulip-themed souvenirs (fridge magnets are gorgeous!). 🏫 Van Gogh & Rijksmuseum Book tickets weeks ahead! We slacked and missed both 😅 Gift shops sell cute Miffy rabbits (but Schiphol Airport might be cheaper!). 🚴 Canal District Relax by the canals with sunbathers and flower-filled bikes—perfect for photos! 🤹♀️ Albert Cuyp Market Must-try Dutch snacks: raw herring, kibbeling (fried fish), pickles, and fresh waffles! 3️⃣ Tips Transport: Trams cover the city efficiently. Safety: Avoid quiet alleys late at night; stick to well-lit areas. Food: Try stroopwafels, poffertjes, and cheese tastings! #SeeTheWorldToUnderstandIt #StudyAbroadLife #NetherlandsTravel #AmsterdamGuide #TulipSeason #WindmillVillage #HiddenGems