Amsterdam blends story-book canals and gabled Golden-Age townhouses with cutting-edge design, daring art and a famously relaxed café culture. Drift beneath low bridges on a boat, pedal like a local through leafy Jordaan or linger in world-class museums packed with Van Goghs, Vermeers and Rembrandts. By night, cosy brown pubs, waterfront terraces and live music venues keep the good vibes flowing.