Look Up
When in Amsterdam it is essential to look up. If you don't, you'll miss a lot.
Look up at the flags
I am quite sure you have noticed the many Dutch flags with dangling schoolbags, books and exercise books suspended to it. You will only see them this time of year. Each flag represents a student who...
Kids Delight: Wedding Day
When clearing out my attic, I found a drawing I made when I was eleven. (my mother dated all my art works). A bride in a long ivory-coloured dress with heavenly-blue polka dots stands next to a groom. She sniffs at a bouquet of pink flowers. He wears a black three-piece suit. His top hat conceals...
What's On in July
Here is a list of what to do and where to go in July.
28 June - 31 August
What's on: Robeco Zomerconcerten
Location: Concertgebouw, Concertgebouwplein 2
Wide variety of concerts from Tsjaikovski to recitals, jazz and opera.
http://www.robecozomerconcerten.nl/
1 - 12 July
What's on:...
Smoking Party at Hotel l'Europe
Hotel l'Europe with fin-de-siecle charm is located right in the centre of Amsterdam. Rooms are large and luxurious and well-furnished. That is what I would expect at € 420 per night. Liveried staff and the red carpet on the pavement will make you feel like a celebrity. Be there on 27th...
Amsterdam Culinary
Don't feel like preparing a meal tonight? No problem, simply turn up at Museumplein, Amsterdam's culinary centre until Sunday.
A selection of the best Amsterdam restaurants have set up their kitchens, pots and pans, cooks and utensils, to prepare culinary delights on the spot. Three days long you...