Amsterdam
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 9 of 9 · Balthazar’s Keuken · Restaurant
It’s true…Good things come in small packages! Balthazar’s Keuken, located in the heart of Jordaan, is no exception. Since 1995 this cozy restaurant with its home-like dining room serves up a quirky three-course menu. The Vibe Enjoy your quirky 3-course meal in a homey and laid back atmosphere. The open kitchen is entertainment in itself….
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 8 of 9 · The Seafood Bar · Restaurant
The Seafood Bar is a modern seafood restaurant with four locations in Amsterdam. The restaurant offers a wide variety of the highest quality seafood. Founder and owner, Fons de Visscher was a respected fishmonger for 27 years in the Netherlands, when he decided to open a fish restaurant. In 2012 Fons created The Seafood Bar…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 7 of 9 · Box Sociāāl · Restaurant
Box Sociāāl is an Australian-owned all-day boozy brunch joint. Combining Aussie hospitality with Dutch ingredients, this casual Amsterdam eatery opened in 2018. The Vibe An intimate atmosphere of an accessible gastropub where good food, good fun, and good friends are the key words. Box Sociāāl’s name and vibe derives from the term ‘box social’, a…
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Explore Amsterdam: Part 6 – Hiding in Plain Sight
Hidden on an unmarked corner at the edge of Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Hiding in Plain Sight feels like a secret crafted just for curious explorers. There’s no flashy sign and almost no online footprint — but once you step inside this jazz-age cocktail bar, the vintage vibes and expert mixology make the search worth…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 5 of 9 · Amsterdam Duck Store · Shopping
Why is there a store dedicated to selling rubber ducks in Amsterdam? Introduction The story goes that the Amsterdam Duck Store was opened after Barbara de Vlam saw how many ducks were selling in her toy shop. Each time she added a different type of duck it would sell. So, in 2015 Barbara literally did…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 4 of 9 · DENHAM · Shopping
The United States has Levi’s…Amsterdam has DENHAM…yes, I’m talking about jeans! Using durable denim fabric and sturdy copper rivets for added strength, Levi Strauss created the first pair of blue jeans in 1873. In 2008, approximately 150 years later, Jason Denham, (pronounced dehn·uhm · serendipitous), created his first pair of DENHAM jeans. Denham, an Englishman,…
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Travel Dutch 101: A Quick Phrase Guide for Visitors
Landing in a new country without knowing the language can feel intimidating—but in the Netherlands, a few Dutch words go a long way. Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands and is also spoken in Belgium, Suriname, and parts of the Caribbean. While it’s not the easiest language to pronounce, making the effort goes…
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28 Interesting Facts About Amsterdam You Probably Didn’t Know
Amsterdam is full of contrasts—historic canals, quirky traditions, and a modern, anything-goes attitude. It’s one of those cities that surprises you the more you explore it. These 28 interesting facts about Amsterdam go beyond the basics—giving you a deeper (and sometimes unexpected) look at what makes this city so unique. 28 Interesting Facts About Amsterdam…
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Explore Amsterdam: 9 Part Series
Welcome to my 9 Part Series: “Explore Amsterdam“. First things first, this is not your normal run of the mill series. It will not cover the usual suspects such as: “best things to do” or “best foods to try” type of topics. Don’t get me wrong, these topics are equally important but not included in…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 3 of 9 · Flower Bikes
Brightly colored bikes decorated in flowers, clocks, butterflies, records, and other features are sprinkled throughout Amsterdam. Behind these beautiful bikes is a pretty cool story! The bikes are the work of Warren Gregory, an American gentleman, fondly known as the Flower Bike Man. Warren began decorating bikes for his wife in the early 2000s while…
