While perusing the markets of Amsterdam, particularly Albert Cuyp in de Pijp, hungry tourists and locals alike might be tempted by the array of mixed nuts, all salted, roasted, and so attractively presented. The smell itself will draw you in, mouth watering, to take a big 'ol bag and start munching as you continue shopping. But heed this warning, on behalf of an Amsterdam expert and Trippist blogger: Not once, not twice but three times I was enticed, seduced by the nuts. And every time what did I pull from my mouth but strands of hair and other unidentifiable bits! I am a big supporting of markets and love the local flavour, but this is too much. The bins remain uncovered all day 6 days a week, and a lot of matter seems to find its way in.

Avoid the nuts and look to my next blogs for better consumption suggestions during your visit.