The Begijnhof
The most enthralling spot in Amsterdam? Without hesitation, I say the Begijnhof (Beguine Court), an oasis of beauty that 90% of all tourists miss because it’s located behind unmarked and …
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The Home of Anne Frank in Amsterdam
“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. If I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that …
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The Tropical Museum (Tropenmuseum) in Amsterdam
The Tropical Museum (Tropenmuseum) is certainly one of the world’s most unusual museums, devoted entirely to life in tropical areas around the world. It reflects the intense interest the Dutch …
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The Practical Bicycle Culture of Amsterdam
Nearly all Amsterdammers–from children to grandparents; messengers to executives; and preppies to punks–ride bicycles. Out of about 730,000 inhabitants, nearly 600,000 own bicycles. About 40 percent of all traffic is …
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Amsterdam: Sidewalk Cafe Sitting
This next evening activity (which can also be practiced during the day) is a major occupation in Amsterdam—and a cheap and pleasant one, too. No sidewalk cafe will ever require …
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Get an Appetite for Amsterdam
It&s all too easy to eat your way around the world in Amsterdam. Tuck into Turkish delights in a cosy restaurant, sip a stout and sup some home-made stew in …
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