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Category Archives: Netherlands
Historic sights in Amsterdam
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 … Continue reading
Parks of Amsterdam
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 … Continue reading
Afternoon in the Red Light District, Amsterdam
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 … Continue reading
Unusual Drinks in Amsterdam
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. … Continue reading
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Ethnic food in Amsterdam
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 … Continue reading
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Dutch Cuisine in Amsterdam
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged amsterdam, bitterballen, dutch cuisine, harring, herring, hollandse nieuwe, netherlands, poffertjes, stroopwafel, travel
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