This summer I travelled to Amsterdam and had the most memorable experience. Amsterdam is the capital of  the Netherlands and it has originated as a small fishing village in the 12th century. When I arrived, I was fascinated by the cute houses and the numerous bikes and motorcycles in the streets. Another thing that stood out to me were the canals and the boats. When I went on a boat excursion I got to know some of the interesting history that surrounds this city. The people were extremely nice and interesting and many locals had an outstanding knowledge of English. Off course, one of the most amusing activities to do was shopping. There was a street with all of the chain brands called Kalverstraat. While that street was very enjoyable, I had the best experience exploring some more unique and uncommon stores located on streets like Utrechtsestraat and De Negen Straatjes. Without a doubt, the food in Amsterdam was delicious, with a wide variety of cute little cafes to choose from. Obviously, we couldn’t leave Amsterdam without filling our suitcases with the famous Dutch souvenirs like their different cheeses and Stroopwafels!