Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum, (or in Dutch Scheepvaartmuseum) is best known for its life-size VOC-replica ship. It’s great fun for kids […]
5 Weird museums
Weird museums and strange collections are not hard to find in Amsterdam. In the 16th and 17th century the Dutch
Slavery in Amsterdam
This week a friend from India asked me about the history of African slaves in Amsterdam. His question took me
Shopping for chocolate
Do you love chocolate? Amsterdam will fulfill your chocolate dreams. Some of the best shops in Amsterdam sell and let
The Red Light District
The Amsterdam Red Light District is over five hundered years old. Women sit openly behind windows, lit by red lights,
Tolhuistuin
A lush and secluded garden just across the IJ water, a 3-minute ferry ride hosts a series of intimate ambiance
Dutch beer
Dutch beer has a long history. From the Middle Ages until now, Amsterdam people have always loved the golden grain
Western Islands walk
Just West of Central Station Amsterdam lay three peaceful islands. These ‘Western Islands’ are wonderful for a beautiful 1,5-hour walk. This
10 Dutch expressions
Dutch expressions can really be an eye-opener for people unfamiliar with Dutch culture. Dutch life is simple and straightforward. To
Fast Food Febo
Dutch fast-food chain Febo sells fast food in a unique way: it keeps its products warm in small compartments of
10 Hidden gems to have a drink
You know the problem: it’s cold, you’re tired. You feel like you’ve been walking up and down the streets of
10 Things you didn’t know about Anne Frank
It is clear that Anne Frank and her family and the location of the secret hiding place were not discovered by chance by the Gestapo. They were betrayed by someone.
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is the Netherlands’s Museum of National History. The museum at Amsterdam’s Museum Square holds a large collection of Dutch
Review of Anne Frank play
‘We find out Anne now has her period, that she finds out what it feels like to be kissed and that she hears that her girlfriends are murdered by the nazis, but there is no sign of the emotional transformation we would expect as a consequence.’ […]
Dutch gin
Jenever has been Holland’s national spirit since the 17th century. It is said Dutch people have the same amount of words