Stef and Angela are wonderful hosts. Their place was a sweet spot to start exploring Amsterdam since it is a) very close to the airport due to the rapid express trains. b) in 30 minutes walking distance to the outer canals and only 20 minutes to the lively city quarter of Pijp with lots of bars, cafes and restaurants. c) in 5 minutes walking distance to nice cafes in the Rijnstraat where you can have a really nice breakfast. But it's also quiet enough to calm down on the terrace from a busy day. Stef gave us few but very helpful tips to start our exploration of the city.