Do you remember my big news from three months ago? I shared with you how I’m moving to Canada with my family. Well, a lot has happened in the meantime. 2020 showed us its teeth and the whole world has found itself in the middle of the pandemic. Who could predict that only a few … Read more
Here’s What is Open in Amsterdam Throughout the Netherlands COVID-19 lockdown rules have been eased. Cultural institutions and venues such as museums, theaters, cinemas, and concert halls reopened at noon on Monday, June 1, 2020. Cafés and pubs, restaurants, and hotels are also open. Public transport is available, but people are still asked to avoid … Read more
In terms of weather, June is a good month to visit Amsterdam. Overall you can expect quite a bit of sunshine, with lots of blue skies and a normal average temperature of 15° C (59° F) — and daytime highs of 19-20° C (66.2-68° F). Mind you, the Dutch grew up with this more of … Read more
July generally is the warmest month of the year in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging between nighttime lows of 13° C (54° F) and midday highs around 22° C (72° F). Mind you, historically July weather has always been precarious at best (as is Dutch weather in general, no matter what month you pick). You never … Read more
In deze blog beelden van fotografe Angela Tellier van de Memre Waka in 2019. Een van de plekken in Amsterdam, die herinneren aan het slavernijverleden van deze stad is de ambtswoning van de burgemeester op de Herengracht, gebouwd door de steenrijke Paulus Godin (1615-1690) die handelde in mensen. In 1675 ondertekende hij samen met drie … Read more
Eén van de plekken in Amsterdam, die herinneren aan het slavernijverleden van deze stad is de ambtswoning van de burgemeester op de Herengracht, gebouwd door de steenrijke Paulus Godin (1615-1690) die handelde in mensen. In 1675 ondertekende hij samen met drie collega’s een contract met vertegenwoordigers van de Spaanse koning, het Asiento de Negros. Ze … Read more
Are you looking for some nice weekend trips within the Netherlands? Well, it seems like this summer many of us are going to take holidays more locally. And you’re quite lucky if you live here. Because there are many great places to visit in the Netherlands and numerous cute Dutch towns you could visit in … Read more
Most visited museum in Amsterdam in 2018 The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the Netherland’s premier art museum. It is devoted to several national collections — and consists of Dutch art from the earliest moments to the 19th century. Corona Virus and Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum re-opens on June 1, 2020. Timed-entry tickets are on sale, and … Read more
Amsterdam public transport consists of an extensive, reliable network that includes bus, metro, and tram lines, as well as ferries. Tickets are easy to obtain and use. They must be bought in advance. Note: If you forget to check in or out, your ticket may no longer function the next time you need it. In … Read more