Anne Frank House, Prinsengracht 263-267, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands Everyday in Amsterdam we walked past the Westerkerk bell tower, one of the few physical landmarks of the city because it stands high above all else. When the bells would ring I’d find goosebumps on my arms, knowing I was hearing […]
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Walking around the streets of Amsterdam can sometimes feel like you’re in a park on account of the many magical waterways and wildlife sightings. The herons, coots, and grebes (just to name a few) were plentiful and enough to delight birdwatchers navigating through the city. This is just a part […]
The coffeeshops aren’t selling you java and the girls in the window that say they love you just want your money. You’re in De Wallen, Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District. Even if you aren’t participating in the scandalous activities, it’s really interesting to walk through the district anthropologically, especially during […]
The Smallest House, Oude Hoogstraat 22, Amsterdam Tea in the smallest house in Amsterdam? Yes please. We walked in to the skinny building, 6ft 7in wide and 16ft 4in deep, the smallest self-contained house in the city built in 1738. Inside is only mildly claustrophobic, but so worth visiting. The […]
Restaurant Blauw, Amstelveenseweg 158-160, 1075 XN Amsterdam, Netherlands If you only had one night in Amsterdam I would absolutely point you in this direction for dinner. Blauw was one of the best culinary encounters I have had, hands down. Reservations are a must. The scene is trendy, yet comfortable and […]
The Snacks: Raw Herring aka Hollandse Nieuwe A traditional dish and one my grandfather used to love, I knew I had to try the herring. I was nervous, as I always am for some reason before putting a hunk of raw fish in my mouth, especially not disguised in rice […]