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may 16.2003- Ja a t aaC^31 la’s spaceship. Pink shag walls, disco lights and all-chrome bar,” he says. In Amsterdam, young, smartly dressed Europeans fly on old bicycles through the streets talking on cell phones. Schroeder always takes visit ing friends to expe rience the city’s winding canals and "anything goes” attitude, including Amsterdam names canals with one-way streets on each side, making it best legalized marijuana to tackle on foot or bike and prostitution. English speakers abound in Amsterdam, and Flemish speakers, so English is often the making it a great first stop. Americans are wel compromise. Money and tourism are just start comed with curiosity, since the often-boorish ing to creep into to this new capital of the British come here in droves. For centuries this ; European Union. city has been welcoming foreigners, so expect Montpellier, on the other hand, is mostly a hospitality, but not friendliness. summer destination. Europe’s gays besiege this Hotel ITC, one of many gay accommoda ancient Roman outpost near the Mediterranean tions, gives insight to quirky Dutch architec annually. Montpellier’s historic Roman aque ture. With clusters of gay areas all over the city ducts contrast with the modem light rail sys center, Amsterdam boasts more than 70 gay tem, which can take you on a short trip to the bars and an underwhelming monument to the beach. Numerous gay venues dot the quaint homosexuals murdered in the Holocaust. One city center, such as Café de la Mer, which is a of the best clubs is Exit, with four floors and six i great spot to relax during the day. At night, try areas with different moods. the amazing La Ville Rouge, just outside town. Off the radar for Americans are two other Pounding, intense music on three dance floors great destinations: Brussels, Belgium, and can keep you up all night. |H Montpellier, France. 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