What are you planning to do while you're there?

The dutch (whom some of my best friends are of that nationality) don't really have a problem with Americans as long as you're not loud, intusive or trying to piss on their culture, that pisses them off a treat. You won't get much holsitility from them, however, don't expect to be getting high every day in random cafes and everywhere you want. The cafes have started to be wary of 'drug tourists' and you may find hostility in the coffee shops if you come in there demanding weed. Heres a tip, buy a coffee first, sit down, read a book, dont disturb the regulars and then go up and enquire about their pre-rolled joints and what they recommend. You should be fine.

I could have wasted my time completely in the last paragraph as you may not be wanting to get high at all, but its worth knowing. 2 months could be a long time in a foreign city and depending on the amount of money you're going to take and what you're planning to do, and with limited dutch (Although most dutch people speak very very good English, its insulting yo expect them to) you may find your stay becomes expensive and/or boring.

Thanks, hopes this helps, scorpio2121

I'm actually going to get some time out of the established education system to read philosophy on my own and teach myself some Latin. I might check out the coffee shops and the clubbing scene but the main goal is going to be time off from working and university and finding an adventure in an interesting foreign city.

It might be a good thing to contact the American Embassy here (the Netherlands), they'll may be able to help or give you good tips.

Just fucking watch eurotrip.

Just fucking watch eurotrip.

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