I get 20,000 when I turn 18. I'm going to save most of it and use it as some seed money when I move out and to help pay for my college expenses. I decide I would take some money I have saved up and maybe a little bit from my 20,000 and go on a trip to Europe for two weeks. I decided my best bet was to stay in one city instead of trying to see all of Europe on one trip. I decided on Amsterdam.My budget is going to be somewhere between 3-5k.


I'm most likely going to go alone since all my friends are the typical Americunts and I want to be a suave international playboy. I looked on line and a round trip ticked averages around 1,300 which is nice. I plan on staying in a hostel and livening pretty cheaply. I plan on checking out some of the museums and historical places and maybe the coffee shops and the red light district.

I have a few questions. Has anyone ever gone on a trip like this and if so how was it? What European customs should I be aware of? Whats the nightlife like in Amsterdam? What is the best place to meet women? Whats the most nutritious way to eat cheaply?