The best place to start seeing the sites in Amsterdam is at the central train station in the heart of the city.

And that gives you the beautiful way to first encounter Amsterdam right at the heart there of the traditional Dutch East Indies company.

Coming up, find out how Amsterdam is an ideal city to explore on foot.

Just don't be surprised if things get a little crazy for the Kings Day National Holiday.

We all just go nuts, So we'll dress in orange. We'll have some orange makeup,

orange hair. We'll go out on the street. Nobody goes to work. Nobody goes to school.

Cassandra Overby tells us why walking vacations are more popular than ever.

She recommends long distance trails complete with vineyards, medieval villages,

glorious cathedrals, and castles.

Mad King Ludwig's way in Bavaria is a favorite.

There's no more fitting way to honor a Mad King than by walking a trail backwards,

so that's actually what people do.

You start where he died and you walk back to where he was born.

We'll also check in on your summer travel plans in the hour ahead.

It's Travel with Rick Steeves.

Whether it's a leisurely city stroll or you're up for tackling a long-distance hiking trail,

we'll get you ready to stretch your legs today on Travel with Rick Steeves.

An expert on Cultural Hiking Adventures brings us her recommendations for enjoying Europe on foot in just a bit.

And we'll open the phones at 877337425 to hear what your summer travel plans are looking like this year.

Let's start by exploring a city that essentially still looks like it did in its golden age of the

1600s.

Amsterdam is an enticing mix of time. its golden age of the 1600s.

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