One of the most exciting things about traveling just might be the shopping. It’s a little embarrassing to admit, perhaps, and particularly so when traveling in a place where material things matter as little as they do in Amsterdam. The city’s progressive citizenry have a certain charm and intelligence that make the idea of living on less rather contagious. There are lots of good things that one brings back home from the Netherlands, and ideas and attitude shifts are pretty high on the list. If you do find yourself getting caught up in the notion of simplicity, you still might like to shop, just so you can bring back a few things for your friends and family.
However, it’s kind of easy to get caught up in all the cds you’ve forgotten about and always wanted when visiting the South Miami Plaza . This is one of those rare places where all the convictions in the world fall by the wayside in the hunt for new and old music. And the best part is that the goods themselves are very small, and easy to pack, and you could tuck it in the suitcase at your Amsterdam hotel , and still not be taking up any valuable space. That’s one of the most deceiving parts of buying cds and dvds, and it’s also part of the charm that makes it so enticing.
South Miami Plaza, to be sure, is not a tourist trap. It’s one of the favorite spots for locals, and has an excellent location in Amsterdam, connected to its main market, which is also worth looking at. But here, the attraction is music and movies, with the emphasis on the music. There are thousands of cds here, far more than is possible to go through in an afternoon, and likely even a week. International pop sensations along with local indie work are here, and much, much more. The prices are generally very cheap as well, making it a veritable treasure chest. Plus, one gets to meet more of the interesting and the funky folk who live here and travel through, making the world smaller but not necessarily easy to listen to.