Amsterdam. What comes to mind when you hear that name? Coffee shops, red light district, bachelor parties? Think again.

To me, Amsterdam is gravely underrated. Or at least misunderstood.

Sure, the coffee shops, red light district etc. are all part of the picture and underscore the liberal, progressive spirit. But if you thought Amsterdam was just a party city and otherwise not worth a trip, I hope you'll reconsider.

When I think of Amsterdam now, I see a city of bicycles and pedestrians. I see canals lined with beautiful old buildings.

I see my new favorite city – and I hope to return soon.

Church of Saint Nicholas – Sint-Nicolaaskerk

De Waag at Nieuwmarkt

Munttoren Bell Tower

View from Rembrandt Square to Munttoren (Bell Tower)

Beautiful Old Building

Ice Skating Rink at the Rijksmuseum

Stadsschouwburg Theater

Shopping Street

Hotel De L'Europe

Music Venue (left), School (right)

Westerkerk – Church next to the Anne Frank House

Central Station

Canal View

Canal View

Street Art in the Red Light District

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A little bit about me

I grew up in Germany, but I've lived in the US since college. New York City for the past 2.5 years, before that 5 years in San Francisco. I like to travel and take pictures, but my main occupation is building my company leaguelobster.com.