As someone who has been living in the Netherlands for several years, I figured that it was time to discuss the Dutch supermarkets as they’ve been a source of confusion for some of my guests from abroad. Whether you’re visiting Amsterdam on a budget or you’re hoping to pick up some nice food souvenirs from the Netherlands, I recommend stopping by the grocery store in Amsterdam (or elsewhere in the Netherlands). These are my tips with some useful translations.
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The Best Souvenirs to Buy in the Netherlands by a Dutch Resident
If you’re looking for the best souvenirs to buy in the Netherlands, we got you covered. Jacob and I have lived in the Netherlands for several years now and we’ve sent a lot of gifts from the Netherlands to family members! We include lots of tips for buying great gift ideas as well as souvenirs from the Netherlands for yourself!
…20 Beautiful Streets in Amsterdam That You Must See
It’s been a year since we moved from Amsterdam. I’ve spent a lot of time exploring Amsterdam and during my bike rides and walks around Amsterdam. I’ve discovered some beautiful streets in Amsterdam that remind me why I love this city. Not all of these scenic streets are full of tourists, but they at least show a little of what makes Amsterdam so special.
…15 Essential Travel Tips for Amsterdam From An Amsterdam Resident
Until last year, I lived in Amsterdam for over three years. These are my tried and tested tips for visiting Amsterdam based on advice for my friends and family visiting me. I’ve structured in the form of 31 tips (in the form of Dos and Don’ts) in response to the most common questions
Although I have plenty to write about living in Amsterdam, I’m most often asked for tips about visiting Amsterdam by friends and strangers. I hope that these tips help you plan your Amsterdam trip!
…One Day in Amsterdam: A local’s free self guided walking tour of Amsterdam
I recommend spending more than a day in Amsterdam, however that’s not always possible. I’ve been living in Amsterdam for over two years and this is an itinerary for 24 hours in Amsterdam with insider tips for Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam Beer: The best craft beer & best beer bars in Amsterdam
We are beer lovers who lived in the beautiful city of Amsterdam for over 2 years and this is a list of the best beer in Amsterdam. If you’re visiting Amsterdam for a stag-do or just a normal visit, this is a list of the best breweries in Amsterdam. Before you say Heineken, this is about Dutch beer besides Heineken and where to drink craft beer in Amsterdam with our favorite craft beer bars from Amsterdam breweries with a free map! Proost.
…Your insider guide to the Westelijke Eilanden, a hidden gem in Amsterdam
You’ve probably never heard of the Westelijke Eilanden, known as the Western Islands, in Amsterdam. These man-made islands just outside of the centre hold a gorgeous off the beaten path
Where to drink jenever in Amsterdam: 6 authentic genever tasting rooms
There’s nothing like sipping on a fine beverage in a beautiful environment. One of the small pleasures of life is seeking out beautiful places to spend a little time enjoying the quiet atmosphere of where you are.
No matter if you’re a tourist in Amsterdam or a long-time resident, there’s a little comfort to be taken in spending a lazy afternoon (or evening) sampling genever (jenever) at a
Wynand Fockink: An authentic Dutch distillery for jenever worth visiting
I love trying out new Dutch liquors, so I had to finally visit Wynand Fockink in Amsterdam. This authentic Dutch tasting room and distillery dates back to 1679, which makes it the perfect place for an authentic place to try Dutch genever without a tour.
…Tried and Tested: The fifteen best weekend trips from Amsterdam
One of the things that I’ve loved about living in the Netherlands is how easy it is to take weekend trips within the Netherlands and the surrounding countries. While living in Amsterdam, we took weekend trips at least once a month to a new city. I’ve been to every single place on this list and I hope that it inspires you to take one of these suggestions for weekend trips from Amsterdam (or anywhere else in the Netherlands).
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