Last updated on February 28th, 2025 at 04:36 pmAmsterdam was a place we called home for three and a half years. It is a beautiful city with an easily walkable UNESCO World Heritage historic center. Unfortunately, these days it suffers from over-tourism, particularly during the summer. During our previous visit, we were shocked at how…
Last updated on March 10th, 2024 at 08:40 pmWe previously resided in Amsterdam for over three years and saw much of the country during that time. Holland may be flat, but its countryside is particularly picturesque, especially in spring. During tulip season, the flower fields brighten the terrain alongside numerous cattle farms, green houses and…
Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 04:08 pmToo many drinks can catch up with all of us. So Amsterdam came up with a solution to the great outdoor urine stream epidemic that challenges many cities throughout the world. Amsterdam’s outdoor urinals are both temporary and fixed structures throughout the historic center, which is a…
If you’re in Amsterdam and you want to try ostrich, head to De Struisvogel (Dutch for “The Ostrich”).
The restaurant is very small, with only 34 seats in total, so even during the week you should definitely book ahead. But a same day booking is possible.
