Last updated on July 2nd, 2026 at 03:28 pmAmsterdam is a beautiful city with a walkable and bicycle friendly UNESCO World Heritage Site listed historic center. Unfortunately, it has suffered from over-tourism for many years, particularly during crowded summers. Amsterdam was home for three and a half years. During our previous visit, we were shocked…
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.
