The 14th edition of this event to be held in October will witness some of the hottest names in the world of dance music such as: Armin van Buuren (NL), Laurent Garnier (FR), Richie Hawtin (CA), Boys Noize (DE) and Freemasons (GB). Apart from these, other names which have been confirmed are Deadmau5 (CA), Derrick May (US), Fedde le Grand (NL), John Dahlback (SE ), Filastine (ES) and Franc,ois K. (US). New artists confirmed include;

Arjuna Schiks (NL), Ben Westbeech (GB), Brian Sanhaji (DE), Chuckie (NL), Bangkok Impact (FI), Blacksoul (HR), Danny Howels (GB), Deadmau5 (CA), Derrick May (US), and several others.

‘Amsterdam Dance Event is like a Tapas bar where you get a lot of small snacks at one place. Because all DJ’s at ADE play for just an hour or so, you get a preview of a lot of different kinds of electronic music at one event,” commented Armin van Buuren, NL.

“It’s very rare to mix up the words relaxed and business together, ADE does this easily, you always end up with results in a friendly atmosphere, it mirrors the spirit of Amsterdam, subsequently it is always a highlight in my diary,” said Dave Clarke, The Netherlands

Located near the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Massage Center is although a small concern, but it has an extensive list of massages and treatments including Swedish, Ayurvedic, deep tissue, hot stone, cranio-sacral and Dorn Breuss massages. Shiatsu and chair massages and foot reflexology are also offered.

Address: Weteringschans 121.

Call: +31 (0)20 427 8176 for an appointment and exact opening times.

Koan Float is another option where you can get a good range of massages in modern, restful surroundings, including Swedish, Shiatsu, rebalancing, hot stone and Thai. Some lesser well-known massages available are Boja, which combines elements of classic Western massage with Eastern acupressure, and Esalen, a bodywork technique that uses long, tai’chi-like strokes to encourage deep relaxation. Koan Float also offers the unusual “floating” treatment in private tanks. The tanks are filled with highly salted water which buoys up the body, giving a feeling of weightlessness. The tank is warm and quiet and there are no external distractions thus relaxing your muscles and mind at the same time.

Address: Herengracht 321.

Open daily from 9.30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Call: +31 (0)20 555 0333 to make an appointment.

Perhaps the most beautiful spa and treatment center in Amsterdam, Suana Deco is small and unprepossessing from the outside. However, in reality, it is a large building, originally designed as an office in 1890 by the Dutch architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage.

Almost all of the furnishings of the place were salvaged in the 1970s from the Parisian department store Au Bon Marche, after the board of directors decided that the store needed immediate modernization.

Sauna Deco offers a comparatively smaller number of massages which include Swedish, Shiatsu, hot stone and sports massages. Additional facilities include a Turkish steam bath, two saunas, splash pool, relaxation area, beauty salon, juice bar and terrace.

Cannabis, both in marijuana and hash form, almost always has a colorful name attached to each individual strain as the choice of varieties for these seeds seems indefinite. Most of the shops selling Cannabis seeds are going in for an online business rather than physical shops.

Seeds are almost always sold in packs of 10, and a 10-pack of the most basic outdoor seeds will start at around €20. However, a 10-pack of the best ones like the Jack Herer indoor seeds will cost around €150. The best thing about the sale of these seeds is that the sellers give you a clear details of the best season, length to maturity, and typical yield of each seed, so you’ll know exactly what you are getting and how best to grow it.

Though a lot of seeds are brought by the visitors, it is illegal to bring them into the UK and Canada. The illegal transport of seeds is possible due to the fact that an airport official can remotely find your tiny bag of 10 seeds and also the drug sniffing dogs cannot catch them as the seeds don’t smell like anything while the weed itself can often be smelled by everyone in the terminal.

Though most of the seed selling shops have closed down in Amsterdam, one of the oldest and most famous banks in the city, Sensi Seed Bank of Amsterdam, is still running and going. You might as well give a visit here if you want to buy cannabis seeds in Amsterdam.

2. Avoid talking loudly in English or looking drunk because the British here do not hold a very high reputation. So, play yourself down and learning a few handy Dutch phrases would be of a great help.

3. Though smoking is okay in most Dutch Clubs, just watch out as the rules vary from venue to venue. Though E is generally accepted in most clubs with some even offering testing facilities, other harder drugs are less tolerated. Take heed as the beer is strong here (5% min), and served in small glasses and also Dutch drugs, (cannabis, speed, X.T.C) are all top quality. Even the most regular ones can get drugged out easily if they don’t watch their quantity.

4. Tipping the doorman is the best way to ensure your return entry. Just slipping the bouncer 10 guldens accompanied by a polite ‘bedankt’ (Ber-dankt or Thank you) would secure you a trouble free evening and a shorter queue on your next visit.

5. DO NOT mess up with Dutch police as it could result in a severe beating followed by a night in the cells. Even Dutch tolerance has its limits.

Bar ça is a stylish restaurant with a striking use of red color celebrating prosperity and joy exuding positive energy. It takes you straight to the feel of Spain with the marvelous Spanish cuisine and wines including Tapas, Tostadas, Montaditos, besides soups, salads and dessert and so much more. The main courses will have a ‘Fish of the Day’ and they screen football matches and have live jazz on some days.

Café  De Pijp, located near the Albert Cuyp market, has modern interiors offering indoor dining or dining on the terrace. The food has more emphasis on Mediterranean flavors and the service is prompt. The timings of the place are as:

Monday to Thursday from 03:30 PM to 01:00 AM

Friday from 03:30 PM to 03:00 AM

Saturday from 12:00 PM to 02:00 AM

Sunday from 12:00 PM to 01:00 AM.

Café  Poef has soups and sandwiches which are regular, large, toasted, or just the way you want it. The café has unique interiors with only short stools for seating called pouf/poef in Dutch. These can be used as tables or chairs. Café Poef has a kids corner for children, where they can play and eat at the same time. It is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

Chocolate Bar is a ’70s-style bar, with a long bar top and stools to sit on. Thursdays to Sundays are marked for cocktail parties with DJs. The bar also serves soups, sandwiches, drinks, malts, salad, shakes and wines. The timings of the bar are:

Monday to Thursday from 10:00 PM to 01:00 AM

Friday to Saturday from 10:00 PM to 03:00 AM

Sunday from 11:00 PM to 01:00 AM.

Such is the hangover of the city that I have decided to share everything about Amsterdam with all my readers in the days to come. Come and join me in the virtual tour to Amsterdam and I promise that you will feel the place even before you visit it.