A Weekend in Amsterdam
Many people associate Amsterdam with the infamous Red Light District and its unrivaled bike culture (the thousands of bikes are impressive), but it’s also charming, outrageously fun, and trendy in a wide range of scenes , whether that be culinary, fashion, or art. One visit will hook you for life. I recently spent a short weekend in Amsterdam (an easy getaway from my home in Paris). Friday: Shopping the 9 Streets & Michelin-Starred Dining After arriving, head directly to one of the most desirable parts of the city, the 9 Streets, and check-in at The Pulitzer Amsterdam . Here, you are never too far from anything (especially if you rent a bike). Virtuoso travelers receive breakfast, a welcome cocktail, and a $100 food and beverage credit. The neighborhood is one of Amsterdam’s chicest shopping and dining districts. Stop in The Otherist , a shop filled with framed curiosities of all kinds; Mendo , a bookshop focusing on fashion, design, architecture, and photography; or Love Sto...