Leiden’s Wall Poems
Apart from being one of the Dutch cities with the most museums after Amsterdam, and the birthplace...
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Author: Dana Marin
Noordermarkt: Amsterdam’s Beloved Organic Market
I love good food. If it happens to be healthy as well, I am even happier. In Amsterdam (and in the...
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Kok Antiquariaat Amsterdam: Old Books, Maps and Prints Since 1946
If you love old books, maps, and the sound of rustling old pages, there’s a place in Amsterdam’s...
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Amsterdam Museums: A Complete Guide to All Museums in the City
Amsterdam museums are among the best in Europe, and there are more of them than most visitors...
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A Hidden Gem in Amsterdam: The Oudemanhuispoort Book Market
When I first moved to Amsterdam, I spent months wandering through the city, discovering places and...
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Amsterdam Events in 2026: Your Month-by-Month Calendar
Amsterdam has a very particular rhythm. It’s shaped by seasons, light, weather, and, just as much,...
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First snow of 2026 in Alkmaar
We started the year with snow. The first days of January brought snow to the Netherlands, bringing...
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Why Dutch Houses Have Those Hooks on the Facades
If you walk along Amsterdam’s canals and look up, you’ll notice a small but curious detail on many...
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Renting a Boat to See the Amsterdam Light Festival
Last update: October 2026. Gliding in a quiet boat along the canals of Amsterdam is somewhat...
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Dutch Health Insurance: How to Make the Best Choice
If you live or work in the Netherlands, then you need to possess health insurance. The Dutch...
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