Cheap Things to Do As a Tourist in Amsterdam in a Recession

The credit crunch affects everybody around the world. During this difficult time we need time to relax, have fun with your friends, laugh and mainly don't stress. Relaxing, having fun and especially not worrying about the credit crunch to much be the main goal we want to achieve.
Relaxing is for some people watching TV and lie on the Louis Vuitton bags, but for other people is that traveling and sees new people and cultures. Do you want to travel and don't spend too much money at the same time? I've combined these 2 aspects and applied them on the destination Amsterdam. If you happen to be visiting Amsterdam, here is a list of 10 cheap things to do as a tourist in Amsterdam in a recession in my point of view.
1. Red light district - For the people who don't know the Red light District; The 2 busiest streets according to prostitution are the 'Louis Vuitton Tivoli PM' and the 'Louis Vuitton Galliera GM'. It is the huge contrast that is interesting to see. On the one hand the prostitution and on the other hand the monumental canal houses that survived the Golden Age.
2. Amsterdam Canals - The first things you will see when you arrive in Amsterdam are 'the typical canals'. Amsterdam is well known because of them. There is a big history behind the Amsterdam Canals but the main thing to know is that the 31st of July is there a big open-air festival on the canals and you cannot afford to miss it.
3. Window shopping and spotting celebs - Although it can get you into a depression, the best place to (window) shop is PC Hooftstraat. It is an expensive street with shops such as Gucci, Chanel, Cartier and Louis Vuitton. In this street you can see many national and international celebrities shopping and wearing a big sunglass, some with bodyguards and some without.
4. Anne Frank House - For some education for adults and children you must see the Anne Frank House. Inside is a very personal atmosphere and it feels like you are in her story. Price is € 8, 50 per adult, € 4, - for children 10-17 year and children 0-9 year is for free.
5. Vondelpark - Amsterdam is full of parks and the Vondelpark is one of the biggest. Many people, not only Dutch people but also tourists, are coming here every day just sitting, reading, laughing, listening to music, playing guitar, walking, cycling and relaxing.

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