On hot days it’s best to cool off with a real Dutch ice cream. Several Amsterdam ice cream shops have started making delicious…
The booming days of smart shops in Amsterdam have long gone. Ever since the Dutch government banned the selling of dried magic…
Amsterdam desires to become Gay Capital of the World again. Celebrating its 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage in Holland in April 2011, Amsterdam…
A good way to prepare yourself for a holiday to Amsterdam, is to see a film. Thanks to internet, you have the chance…
This week a friend from India asked me about the history of African slaves in Amsterdam. His question took me by surprise.…
In Amsterdam, fish stands sell raw herring (‘haring’), a soused raw fish with a strong taste. Dutch raw herring is hugely popular…
The famous Amsterdam Canal Houses together with its canals are part of the United Nations World Heritage. The impressive mansions along the Amsterdam…
Dutch elections 2017 were on March 15 2017. 10 things you need to know about Dutch elections 2017 1. Dutch elections concern the…
Here’s a list of 10 strange facts about the Dutch language. 1. English is not the 2nd official language of The Netherlands.…
Jenever is Holland’s national spirit since the 17th century. It is said Dutch people have the same amount of words for jenever, as the Eskimos have for snow. English speakers however will know the lovely spirit by the name of Dutch gin.
Want to know more? Here are 10 facts about Dutch jenever […]
Many people visiting Amsterdam are surprised to see there are not many homeless people in the streets. Most of the severe cases,…
Charming as it may be to live on or rent a houseboat in the Amsterdam canal, it is certainly not cheap. In…
Beer from Amsterdam has a long history. Here are 10 facts about Dutch beer from Amsterdam. […]
There are more bikes than people in Amsterdam, about 880.000. In Holland, traditionally, the bicycle is used as a means of transportation. It’s…
Finding a public toilet in Amsterdam is not an easy task. If you think popping into a bar or restaurant to ask…
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