It’s April and it’s blooming time here in Amsterdam. It feels like spring although it’s a bit cold and windy sometimes. On 27th of April, we celebrate the birthday of…
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When I first visited Amsterdam back in 2011, a friend of mine told me: “Beware of the bikes! They are everywhere!”. A few minutes after I landed on Amsterdam Centraal,…
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Amsterdam might not be the cheapest city in Europe. Nevertheless, this doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune to see it. Take a look at my pick of…
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Today’s post smells like hops and do not be surprised if you want to drink a beer after you read this. I’m bringing you with me into a museum dedicated…
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It’s December and the streets of Amsterdam are flooded with Christmas atmosphere. I simply love those small wooden houses where you can buy tons of sweets and traditional treats like…
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When you arrive in Amsterdam and take a walk through the city streets, there is something you will definitely notice. A sign that means nothing to you, but so much…
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Every year in mid-January, in Amsterdam we celebrate The National Tulip Day. On this day, the tulip season which lasts until late April begins officially. The central Dam Square in…
What is a classic Dutch landscape without a windmill or two? The so-called “molen” are one of the most recognizable symbols of The Netherlands. A curious fact is that the…
As I have written before, in Amsterdam you can easily find museums for anything you could possibly imagine. Recently I bumped into something interesting – Amsterdam Cheese Museum. It is…
Dutch dishes aren’t something special or fascinating, but I have to admit that their deserts are wonderful. Well, Stroopwafels (syrup waffles) are not typical dessert but they are definitely worth…
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