One of the most talked-about places amongst the tourists is Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Being an Indian woman, I am not happy with the fact of legal prostitution, the cultural gap I guess! The setup of the prostitution windows in Amsterdam’s Red Light District gives me a very uncomfortable feeling, yet I wanted to explore the lives in the so-called sex capital of Europe. The law in the Netherlands happens to regulate prostitution and aims at protecting minors so as to eliminate forced prostitution. Some intel about the area made me aware that the sex workers are required to obtain a license from the municipality to conduct sex business. They…

The Netherlands has gained fame not just for its bikes, tulips, and cheese but also for its legalized drug policy. I was very keen to see how are drugs sold openly in this country. Lucky me, a Dutch friend took me for an insider trip to these discreet streets of Amsterdam. To my surprise, at every other corner, a “coffee shop” seemed to be selling soft drugs. I witnessed numerous young tourists from different countries enjoying the soft drugs. They seemed like globe-trotters wanting to just indulge themselves in the nightlife of the Netherlands. Another set of tourists were simply attracted to Amsterdam’s relaxed and free atmosphere. I was enjoying…

Who vouches for being a museum fan? I bet you have still not seen many museums that exist in this small country. The Netherlands is a land of museums. Do you know, this country has a little more than 1000 museums. Almost 3 times the number of days in a year. You can easily spend a few hours visiting one new museum daily and still, there will be a lot to choose from. Well for me the journey into the museums started from the Rijksmuseum. It is located at the Museumplein, a place that stands out all on its own. A picturesque enclosure where children could play on the swings…