If You're Traveling To Amsterdam, Here Are Some Things You Shouldn't Do

To outsiders, Amsterdam may seem like one of the least inhibited cities on Earth. Their tolerance for marijuana, binge drinking and promiscuity is so relaxed; you might think there are no laws to abide around here.

But don't even think that for a second. There are still a lot of rules to follow when in Amsterdam. If you're thinking of spending a few nights in this city, here are some of their local rules to take note of.

Don't buy drugs in the middle of daylight. Although smoking and buying weed iis legal in Amsterdam, you are only allowed to purchase them in shops. You might get an offer from shady locals to buy some pills of some sort, so it's imperative that you avoid them. Hard drugs are still illegal in Amsterdam, and you might get hurt from taking some of them.

Ask before you smoke cigarettes in a coffee shop. This may seem a little ironic because of the weed thing, but yes, not all coffee shops permit smoking cigarettes in their vicinity. Better ask first if they allow guests to smoke, and some places have designated smoking areas.

Don't walk in the cycling lane. Cycling is pretty much the most common mode of transportation in the Dutch Capital, so better steer off walking in the cycling lanes else you'll risk yourself being run over. There are signs to look out for where to walk, but still look out and respect the bikers going around in the city.

Don't accept treats from strangers. You might remember this rule as a standard parent advice, but when you're in Amsterdam, make sure to take this very seriously. While walking down the streets you might be tempted to take a bite off cookies from convincing strangers-pretending they're just giving off free treats. But usually these cookies contain drugs that will knock you out.

Don't treat the Red Light District as a tourist spot. The famous Red Light district is a really fascinating place to walk and discover, but don't make the mistake of filming or taking pictures of all the promiscuity happening inside their walls--the workers and patrons won't like it. Just take in all the sights and keep them to yourself.