facts – AWESOME AMSTERDAM

SINTERKLAAS IN AMSTERDAM

shoshannah6 years ago5 years ago01 mins

Sinterklaas is celebrated on the 5th of December in the Netherlands. But who and what is Sinterklaas?

BEST AMSTERDAM INSTAGRAMS

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I love Instagram, don’t you? It is such a fun way to see images of places and things we love, whether we are near or far. Here are some of my favorite Amsterdam Instagram accounts.

GEVELSTENEN IN AMSTERDAM

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When you are walking around Amsterdam, look up! See those little signs or plaques on the facades of the buildings? Learn more about gevelstenen and see our favorites here.

Amsterdam’s Bridge of 15 Bridges

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If you stand where the Reguliersgracht meets Herengracht you can count 14 other bridges into the distance if you look in every direction!

Bitterballen are deep-fried snacks that are ubiquitous in cafes and bars all over the Netherlands. It's on the list of 10 Dutch foods you should be sure to sample!

10 DUTCH FOODS YOU SHOULD TRY, DUTCH CUISINE PART III

shoshannah7 years ago5 years ago01 mins

Are you a fan of Dutch cuisine? If you’ve tasted our “top 10 Dutch foods which should be tried at least once” and our “10 MORE foods you should be sure to sample“, then now you’re ready for these 10 typical Dutch foods!

Here's a list of 10 Dutch foods you should be sure to sample! Poffertjes are a delicious Dutch food that can be found at outdoor markets and on many street corners in wintertime.

10 MORE DUTCH FOODS YOU SHOULD TRY AT LEAST ONCE

shoshannah8 years ago5 years ago01 mins

What is a typical Dutch food? Have you tasted ALL of our top 10 Dutch foods which should be tried at least once? Here are 10 MORE foods of the Netherlands you should be sure to sample!

There are many Dutch delights which must be tried at least once. Here's a list of 10 Dutch foods you should be sure to sample! The fresh stroopwafel is one of them.

10 DUTCH FOODS YOU SHOULD TRY AT LEAST ONCE

shoshannah8 years ago5 years ago01 mins

There are many delicious Dutch delights which must be tried at least once. Here’s a list of 10 foods you should be sure to sample! This is Part I in our Dutch Food series.

10 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE NETHERLANDS

shoshannah8 years ago5 years ago01 mins

Did you know that the Netherlands is the largest beer exporter in the world? Check out these 10 interesting and fun facts about the Netherlands and the Dutch that you might not know.

10 FUN FACTS ABOUT AMSTERDAM

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Did you know that Amsterdam is built on 11 million wooden poles and has more than 100 kilometers of canals? Check out these 10 interesting and fun facts about Amsterdam you probably didn’t know.

FEBO: FIVE FUN FACTS

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You’ve heard of the famous FEBO right? Food from a wall in Amsterdam? Here are 5 fun facts about Febo you might not know.

10 facts about bicycles in Amsterdam - pink bike

13 FUN FACTS ABOUT BICYCLES IN AMSTERDAM

shoshannah8 years ago10 months ago01 mins

Here are some fun facts about Amsterdam bicycles you might not know!

10 THINGS EVERY AMSTERDAMMER NEEDS

shoshannah8 years ago5 years ago01 mins

You live in Amsterdam, but do you have the right stuff? Here is our list of the 10 things every Amsterdam resident should own.

ROYAL CELEBRATIONS FOR QUEEN’S DAY 2013

shoshannah8 years ago5 years ago01 mins

This year Koninginnedag is a very special day. On April 30th Queen Beatrix will abdicate the throne and turn it over to her son, Prince Willem-Alexander.

Visit one of our favorite Belgian beer bars in Amsterdam - Cafe Belgique.

DUTCH WORDS: GEZELLIG

shoshannah8 years ago5 years ago01 mins

When you’re learning to speak Dutch, “gezellig” will be one of the first words you’ll hear. According to both locals and foreigners, gezellig encompasses the heart of Dutch culture.

A GUIDE TO COFFEESHOPS IN AMSTERDAM

shoshannah8 years ago2 months ago01 mins

Amsterdam is a many-sided city. Its rich history, beautiful canals and fascinating museums attract millions of visitors. But there is another reason why many tourists visit Amsterdam: cannabis coffeeshops.

Drop is the Dutch word for licorice, and the Netherlands truly loves this candy snack. It's on our list of 10 Dutch foods you should be sure to sample!

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH DROP?

shoshannah8 years ago5 years ago01 mins

The Netherlands boasts the highest per capita consumption of licorice in the world, with each person eating more than 4 pounds per year! So what’s the deal with the Dutch and drop?