Amsterdam street markets run the gamut from high-end and niche to workaday stalwarts stuffed with every product imaginable. While the famous flower …
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The Almost-Secret Distillery ‘t Nieuwe Diep
Though only open since 2010, Distillery ‘t Nieuwe Diep has already established itself as a beloved Amsterdam institution. This craft distillery in …
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Sweet, Sweet Amsterdam!
Amsterdam desserts... Can you feel the bad jokes brewing? I refuse to lower myself to such low comedic depths and make such an obvious …
Gin & Tears at Amsterdam’s Oldest Bar
Amsterdam's much-heralded VOC Cafe is a bar worth cozying up to, and I do mean cozy. This charmingly Old World Dutch pub occupies a space in the …
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Amsterdam’s “bitter” bar snacks: Bitterballen and Bittergarnituur
If you ever find yourself craving a beer after a day of exploring Amsterdam, make sure to order some bittergarnituur, complete with …
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Frites, Frieten, Fries: All about those beloved Amsterdam “French” fries
While the origin of the humble French fry generates much debate (which we'll get to), there's absolutely no denying the fried potato has reached its …
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The Verzetsmuseum: Amsterdam’s WWII resistance museum
Amsterdam is a hive of world-class museums, and the Verzetsmuseum, the Dutch resistance museum, shines brightest among the gems. In fact, critics …
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Indonesian rice tables: Going beyond pancakes and fries in Amsterdam
Amsterdam cuisine usually elicits thoughts of pancakes and french fries. And that's entirely accurate. Therefore, you may be surprised by the …
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The Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam
Connect with Amsterdam's artistic past and immerse yourself in visceral history at the Rembrandt House Museum. This historic building was the home and …
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The De Hallen Foodhallen: Amsterdam’s seriously delicious street food market
Do you like the idea of perusing street food from around the world in an atmospheric historic building? How about slaking your thirst with …
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Six awesome Amsterdam breweries (besides Heineken & Amstel)
Amsterdam enjoys what may be Europe's most-vibrant craft-beer scene. Amsterdam breweries boasted "microbrewery" status long before that was cool. And …
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Our Lord in the Attic: Amsterdam’s clandestine church
Hidden away in Amsterdam, Our Lord in the Attic Museum thrusts visitors back in time hundreds of years. Past the seedy Red Light District and …
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