Practical information On most public holidays, museums and other main attractions in Amsterdam are open as usual. They might have adjusted opening hours and shops might be …

Amsterdam Museum is the historical museum of Amsterdam and through its exhibitions, reflects the tolerance, enterprising spirit and individuality of our beloved city. The rich collection of works of art, objects and archaeological finds, brings to life the fortunes of ‘Amsterdammers’ of days gone by, and today. The museum is located in the heart of […]

Practical information The most sustainable way to travel in Amsterdam is of course by foot or by bike. Walking around is THE best way to explore and …

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Greenwoods is Amsterdam’s first English breakfast, lunch and tea room and was founded in 1988. It is one of our favourite brunch or lunch spots in town! Greenwoods stands for a pleasant informal service, delicious English food – including full English breakfast, cakes, scones and muffins. And of course for a great selection of teas […]

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In 1921, Amsterdam incorporated a couple of small towns in the north, across the river IJ: Buiksloot, Nieuwendam and Ransdorp. This gave the city the possibility to expand to the north, which created the so-called ‘tuindorpen’ (which translates to: garden villages) like Tuindorp Oostzaan, Nieuwendam and Buiksloot. In recent years, Amsterdam North has undergone some […]

to SUNDAY Open Garden Days 17, 18 & 19 June Did you think that the city centre of Amsterdam only consists of canal houses? Think again! What you normally don’t see is that these majestic canal houses have beautiful, lush gardens at the back. They are an oasis of peace and beauty. On the Open Tuinen […]

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 […]

EkoPlaza is the only supermarket chain in the Netherlands that has an EKO label. This organic supermarket earned this green label because 90% of the products they offer are organic and they run a sustainable business. EkoPlaza has various supermarkets across Amsterdam and offer all the products you need for your daily groceries. Prices are […]

Het Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum) is an impressive Amsterdam landmark, just east of Amsterdam Central Station. The museum is one of the city’s biggest 17th century buildings. Het Scheepvaartmuseum houses one of the world’s biggest collections of nautical art and artefacts, including globes, paintings, ship models, and more. The replica of the Dutch East Indiaman the […]