by Reema Nagpal | Climate Series, Cultural Holidays, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Seasons, Sustainability Series, Winter
As the festive season approaches, families in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands face a perennial question: how to celebrate Christmas joyfully while staying mindful of the planet? At the heart of this discussion lies the sustainability of cherished traditions. Top...
by Reema Nagpal | Climate Series, Education, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Shopping
In the previous article in the Amsterdam Mamas climate series, Keeping it Cool, we discussed how individual actions can help reduce emissions… But what if we also shift our focus to creating a more circular world? We live in a world built ‘of, by and for’ a linear...
by Anastasia Drost | Autumn, Children, Children's Activities, Cultural Holidays, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, Seasons
Halloween, or ‘Hallowed Eve’, falls on 31 October, the night before the Catholic feast of All Saints Day. Originally of Celtic origin, Halloween has transcended countries and cultures; the opportunity to dress up in costume and give frights big and small to other...
by Stephanie Kernwein | Bicycling, Family Travel, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start, Travel
New to biking? Old to biking but need a refresher on biking rules? Stephanie Kernwein Thrane, shares invaluable tips about biking around the city, with a personal story about why following the rules is mandatory for your own safety, the safety of others and the...
by Stephanie Kernwein | Featured, Home Sweet Home, Neighbourhood Series, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
West of Vondelpark lie the family-friendly neighbourhoods of Hoofddorppleinbuurt and Schinkelbuurt. With direct access to the Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark, great restaurants and shops, convenient transport links and a good mix of Dutch and International schools, these...
by Nicoleta Bridinel | Featured, Home Sweet Home, Neighbourhood Series, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
A short distance away from the centre of Amsterdam, on the other side of the Ij lies the northern district of the city: Amsterdam Noord, a perfect blend of new and old. Nowadays this part of the city is well connected to the city centre. Depending on where you are...