to SUNDAY Dutch Raw Food & Lifestyle Festival Sunday 12 June THE festival for vegans. And for those interested in a healthy lifestyle. We ourselves are not vegan, but the health factor and the creativity towards food that is showcased on this festival, attracts us. So we will head to Amsterdam Zuidoost this Sunday. Checking out […]
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to SUNDAY The Tale of the Whale in Het Scheepvaartmuseum Saturday 9 July to Sunday 28 August The exhibition The tale of the whale is part of The Whale Weeks organised by The National Maritime Museum. It teaches kids about the relationship between people and nature and the importance of clean oceans. The tale of the […]
to SUNDAY Dag van de Bouw (Day of the Construction) Saturday 4 June To some, buildings, infrastructure or any other type of constructions may not be very much of interest. But fact is that it construction work is all around us and important for a good urban planning and livability. Without constructions there are no museums, […]
We are heading into winter here. Days are getting short and rain and cold winds reign the streets of Amsterdam. Beer lovers don’t need to … When the sun rises late and sets early, leaving us with brief days and long, chilly nights, it is known as “De Donkere Dagen voor … “Orphanages don’t belong […]
to SUNDAY Mid Summer Night Garden Concerts at Thuis aan de Amstel Saturday 2 July (19.00-23.00) Thuis aan de Amstel seems a bit out of town, but it is nicely located along the river Amstel, with a beautiful garden en great views. Pray for nice weather and dream off, on jazzy, soulful and bluesy tunes, during the […]
Fa. Speijkervet is a surprising contrast of ideas: A groovy, progressive restaurant, that follows the “Top to Tail” principle (they use “every part of the beast”) and yet one where the chefs are also inspired by “forgotten” ingredients, dishes and culinary techniques from the North European kitchen. An innovative mouth-watering menu of organic and locally […]
Sometimes you stumble across a great place by accident. Unfortunately it is not very likely that’s going to happen with restaurant Moes. Not because it is not great…on the contrary! in the case of Moes it is because it is ‘tucked away’ on the busy Prins Hendrikkade, in the basement of De Appel art centre. […]
VandeMarkt is a beautifully modern and enjoyable restaurant in Amsterdam East. With their good service and delicious, fresh food, they have stolen my heart. The menu changes every day, based on ingredients found at the market that day; hence the name VandeMarkt (‘FromtheMarket’). They work mostly with organic products and products from ecological origin. The […]
Conscious Travel Guide — 28th April 2016
to SUNDAY Local Farmers’ Markets Every Saturday Get up on time and head to one of the local farmers’ markets to get yummy, fresh and healthy ingredients for a lush breakfast. With the sunny weather predicted this Saturday, nothing beats a nice leisurely stroll over the Noordermarkt Farmers’ Market or the smaller neighbourhood co-operative zuiderMRKT. Both open air markets […]
Getto is a cute gay bar and restaurant in the heart of the leather scene area, but is frequented by all ‘types’ of people. Restaurant Getto has a nice relaxed and informal atmosphere and great cocktails to go with it. If you like hamburgers than you definitely have to go to Getto for their infamous […]