Amsterdam

Immerse yourself in a completely different culture. The world operates at a different pace here than it does anywhere else i've been. Bicyclists make their own lanes of traffic as the dominant vehicular transport devices. People stroll by. Korean here, Dutch there and there, English from around the corner, Spanish from behind. There is such a harmony from the mixing of cultures. Commercial intent is completely transparent; a feat major of proportions considering the city's relationship with tourism. Boats drive under bridges, taxiing friends from various rendezvous points. Cars zip by sparingly. Mopeds overtake you and are gone before you realize. The charm of this place is in its bustle. There is too much to do for one or even a few but there are seemingly just the right number of people to do it all. The city fits itself. There are niches for every character. I think I could find my niche here.