The Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum, and the Stedelijk are three of about fifty museums in Amsterdam which rank among the best. Yet, the atypical capital of the Netherlands has retained the tranquil air of a provincial town, with an easy and relaxed lifestyle. Biking around it or sightseeing from an excursion boat, you can't help but be taken with the elegance of the canals, the charm of the narrow streets, and the smiles of the passers-by.
