The first few days of our Amsterdam trip were spent in the city center. We walked a lot. We took a guided tour through several canals. Spent a day with other tourists being guided around four smaller towns to see windmills, eat cheese, and learn about making clogs. And visited Anne Frank’s house.

One of my favorite things from each trip I’ve taken to Europe is the time spent on a cafe or bar patio. I love the culture of sitting with a drink, whether alone or with friends. Thankfully we got plenty of time to enjoy that slower side of travel through moments on cafe patios.