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A Day in Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam: Museumplein & the Museum Quarter (tips by a local)

A Day in Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam: Museumplein & the Museum Quarter (tips by a local)

Posted by | Aug 7, 2024 | ,

…y Passes for Tourists and Locals Oud-Zuid like a local Vondelpark Open Air Theatre. In the summer months, from June to September, Vondelpark becomes a cultural hotspot, offering an eclectic mix of entertainment: concerts, dance shows, stand-up comedy, and children’s theatre. These performances reflect a wide spectrum of styles, genres, and cultures, ensuring appealing experiences for all audiences. Beatrixpark – is a smaller, quiet park in the sou…

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Day Trip to Leiden: Rembrandt’s Birthplace and the Netherlands’ Oldest University City

Day Trip to Leiden: Rembrandt’s Birthplace and the Netherlands’ Oldest University City

Posted by | Jul 24, 2026 | ,

…quantum computers), and an artificial pancreas. The reconstructed anatomy theatre is one of the highlights, a modern reconstruction of the seventeenth-century Leiden University anatomical theatre, with skeletons and objects arranged to evoke early scientific teaching. Open daily 10:00–17:00. Admission €17,50; free with Museumkaart and other passes. ⏺ Textile Research Centre A short walk from Leiden Centraal, the Textile Research Centre (TRC) is o…

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Things to Do in February – a Wish List (2018)

Things to Do in February – a Wish List (2018)

Posted by | Jan 30, 2018 | ,

…out some of them, so this month should be a good one.  I will start with a theatre play at the Ostade A’dam. This is the first time I go there, I am curious how it will be. On their website, Becky Shaw is described as a “savvy, sharp comedy of bad manners, tangled love, sex and ethics among a group of men and women in their thirties. The play keeps audiences on the edge of their seats guessing what will happen next. You’ll laugh out loud and then…

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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 | ,

…in Amsterdam. Stretching over the Amstel River right across from the Carré Theatre, it has become a favourite stop for visitors and locals alike. The wooden structure stands out among the city’s many bridges, offering an elegant frame for the river and the houseboats passing below. I’ve always loved its traditional look; there’s something soft and romantic about it, especially in the early morning or at dusk, when the city feels a little quieter….

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Pros and Cons of Moving to a Small City as an Expat in the Netherlands

Pros and Cons of Moving to a Small City as an Expat in the Netherlands

Posted by | Aug 17, 2021 | , ,

…heir own cultural and social programs, so chances are that there will be a theatre and some festivals in a small town. However, you can’t compare it to the abundance of events happening in Amsterdam, and every show will most probably be in Dutch. The good news is that you can easily reach a big a city by train, to see the shows that are taking place there. Fewer events for expats The expat community will be smaller and there are few chances that t…

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Bucket list November 2017

Bucket list November 2017

Posted by | Oct 27, 2017 | ,

…lling Festival Museum Night on 4th November See the new show of Orange Tea Theatre: Red Attend The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam Amsterdam Art Weekend — I’ll miss this one due to a short trip, but maybe some of you will attend If there is still time, a visit to the art, antiques and design fair Pan Amsterdam On 30 November 2Cellos in concert (yey!) – sorry guys this is sold out but I couldn’t help adding it to the list, I’m so…

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Holiday Season in the Netherlands: Everything You Need to Know

Holiday Season in the Netherlands: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by | Dec 13, 2022 | ,

…The big Christmas tree on the Markt is switched on, with music and street theatre across the centre. Pair it with my Delft day trip. Dordtse Decemberdagen — the Decembermarkt, with wooden chalets around the Grote Kerk, runs from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 December 2026. The rest of the programme, including an ice rink on the water of the Spuihaven, carries on until 3 January. Gouda bij Kaarslicht — Friday 11 December 2026, the 71st edition. The tow…

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Gift ideas for Christmas

Gift ideas for Christmas

Posted by | Dec 12, 2017 | ,

…t know what they would prefer, get a voucher like the Podium voucher – for theatre and concerts around Amsterdam and other places in the Netherlands. You can choose the amount you wish and even personalise the card, but let the person decide what they will use it for A museum card – free entrance to (almost) every museum in the Netherlands for one year Voucher for a special adventure, like paragliding or indoor skydiving A voucher for a course tha…

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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 | ,

…the river, visit the book market in August (6 km of books) and the outdoor theatre festival ‘Deventer Op Stelten‘ in July. Getting around: on foot. Fun fact: Every August, Deventer hosts Europe’s largest book fair (about 125,000 visitors).  👉 Make the most of your visit by planning in advance: Amsterdam: Hanseatic Cities & Giethoorn half Day Trip 17. Den Helder: the maritime north and the ferry to Texel (1 hr 17 min, North Holland) At the northern…

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Things to Do in Middelburg: Experience the History and Beauty of Zeeland’s Capital

Things to Do in Middelburg: Experience the History and Beauty of Zeeland’s Capital

Posted by | Aug 14, 2023 | , ,

…tings and other activities. Zeeland Nazomerfestivaal – nine days of music, theatre and more, in various locations in Zeeland. What to see around Middelburg It’s easy to get to Middelburg by train, but getting around it’s not very easy. The best way to visit would be by car, but if you want to stick to the public transport, make sure you check well in advance and maybe rent a bike while there, to cover the short distances when the bus is not availa…

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