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Beautiful Bridges in Amsterdam: Magere Brug or the Skinny Bridge

Beautiful Bridges in Amsterdam: Magere Brug or the Skinny Bridge

Posted by | Dec 7, 2025 | ,

…e the two sisters waving at each other across the narrow river. The Skinny Bridge is one of my favourite bridges in Amsterdam, and I often bring my photo-shoot clients there. The view never disappoints. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, it’s definitely a landmark worth adding to your list. The charming bridges of Prinseneiland come a close second for me — but those deserve their own story, and I’ll get to them another time! Stay tuned for more and fol…

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Day Trip to Arnhem: Best Things to Do in the Netherlands’ Fashion Capital

Day Trip to Arnhem: Best Things to Do in the Netherlands’ Fashion Capital

Posted by | May 24, 2022 | , ,

…ssive to see the old and new combined to create a new city. The John Frost Bridge. While this bridge might not impress you with its architecture, it has a historic significance. This is the bridge that British paratroopers held for four days during Operation Market Garden, against overwhelming odds. It was renamed the John Frost Bridge (John Frostbrug) in 1977, in honour of Lieutenant-Colonel John Frost, who commanded the defence. Walk along the N…

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Amsterdam Pride: What It Is and How to Experience It (WorldPride 2026)

Amsterdam Pride: What It Is and How to Experience It (WorldPride 2026)

Posted by | Jul 14, 2026 | ,

…he classic viewpoints: the Reguliersgracht corner, where you can see three bridges lined up behind each other; the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) on the Amstel, where the boats pass almost underneath you; and the stretch of Prinsengracht near the Westerkerk, with the canal houses as a backdrop. They are all beautiful, and they all get packed. Street party during Amsterdam Pride My advice: don’t fight for the famous spots. The parade is long and you c…

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Torensluis, aka Brug 9

Torensluis, aka Brug 9

Posted by | Oct 26, 2011 | ,

…ock” and it comes from the “Jan Roodepoortstoren” tower which stood on the bridge until 1829 when it was torn down. The tower foundation is still part of the bridge and the footprint of the tower is still visible on the pavement: a square made of bricks with a different colour can be seen there. The entrance and the barred windows of the tower’s dungeon are also still visible. Over many years, the tower was used for a variety of purposes, serving…

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Best Day Trips from Amsterdam: 27 Dutch Cities You Need to Visit

Best Day Trips from Amsterdam: 27 Dutch Cities You Need to Visit

Posted by | Jan 29, 2025 | ,

…r a relaxed, very local day out and a green escape. To see: the John Frost Bridge (of ‘A Bridge Too Far’ fame), Sonsbeek Park, the Modekwartier (fashion and design quarter), the Netherlands Open Air Museum (Nederlands Openluchtmuseum), Burgers’ Zoo, Airborne Museum Hartenstein (outside Eindhoven but still close by). To do: Shop the Modekwartier, walk in Sonsbeek Park, explore WWII history, and use Arnhem as a gateway to the Veluwe and the Hoge Vel…

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30 Things You Must Do in Amsterdam on Your First Visit

30 Things You Must Do in Amsterdam on Your First Visit

Posted by | May 15, 2026 | ,

…t Blauwbrug, a bridge close to Rembrandtplein, and walk towards the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), an iconic bridge worth seeing. Or walk the Weesperzijde, from the InterContinental Amstel Hotel all the way to Berlagebrug. This is one of my favourite area for a walk or to go on a summer day to watch the sunset. Part 2: Museums and culture 8. Visit a museum Amsterdam has more museums per square mile than almost any city its size, so you have plenty t…

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Day Trip to Deventer: a Beautiful Hanseatic Town in the Netherlands

Day Trip to Deventer: a Beautiful Hanseatic Town in the Netherlands

Posted by | Mar 24, 2021 | , ,

…the Wilhelminabrug – the bridge famous for standing in for the Arnhem road bridge in the 1977 film “A Bridge Too Far”. You can even walk on this bridge and get to the other side of the river. 2026 marks fifty years since the film crew took over the city, and Museum De Waag has an exhibition about it until 31 October, along with a free self-guided walk past the filming locations. Talking about the other side of the IJssel, you can take a ferry that…

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Day Trip to Nijmegen: Best Things to Do in the Oldest City in the Netherlands

Day Trip to Nijmegen: Best Things to Do in the Oldest City in the Netherlands

Posted by | Aug 28, 2018 | , ,

…irborne crossed the Waal in canvas boats under heavy fire to take the road bridge; 48 of them died in that single crossing. The Waalbrug still stands, and every evening at sunset a small group walks slowly across the newer pedestrian bridge(the Sunset March) to honour them. What to Do in Nijmegen Nijmegen rewards slow walking. The centre is compact and you can cross it in 15 minutes, but every street has something. Here are the spots I’d build a d…

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Visiting Kampen: A Hanseatic Town and Easy Day Trip from Amsterdam

Visiting Kampen: A Hanseatic Town and Easy Day Trip from Amsterdam

Posted by | May 31, 2026 | , ,

…d at times spectacularly so. In 1448, the city council decided it wanted a bridge across the IJssel, and simply built one, without asking the bishop for permission. The bridge disrupted established navigation and trade interests, drawing opposition from rival Hanseatic cities and higher imperial authorities. Kampen’s golden age faded as the IJssel silted up and Amsterdam rose to dominate Dutch trade in the sixteenth century. But the town found a s…

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