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The beautiful Canal Belt

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 2, 2013 | All Photos, Amsterdam

The Canal Belt, or “Grachtengordel” in Dutch, is the most beautiful part of Amsterdam and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also my favourite place to wander whenever I’m in the mood for it —...

Christmas in Amsterdam

Posted by Dana Marin | Dec 25, 2012 | All Photos, Amsterdam

Christmas in Amsterdam is a tranquil time. On the streets, the crazy rush that preceded Christmas Day has turned into a trickle of a few people and cars leisurely going about their business. Now it’s time for everyone to...

Amsterdam Light Festival 2012

Posted by Dana Marin | Dec 18, 2012 | All Photos, Amsterdam

Winter months are the darkest of the year, especially in the Netherlands: the days are shorter, the Sun is rarely seen, and rain seems to be always present. To make it easier to bear in Amsterdam, besides the Christmas lights...

Queen’s Day 2012

Posted by Dana Marin | May 1, 2012 | All Photos, Amsterdam

Hip, hip, hoorah! It’s Queen’s Day again! A perfect sunny day for one of the most beloved celebrations of the year — and one of the most hated at the same time (because of the noise it...

Snow in Amsterdam

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 5, 2012 | All Photos, Amsterdam

These days Amsterdam is wearing a winter coat 🙂 The canals are frozen (but not enough to be skated on), the sun is shining and the streets are full of...