by Lee Bouchard | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
There’s more to Amsterdam than the brick jungle of narrow streets and shuttered houses shown on postcards. Its abundant green space offers tremendous opportunity for rugged outdoor exploration… Whether it’s climbing through the treetops on rope...
by Sandra Azar | Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out, The Mamas Recommend
Amsterdam is a city where you find amazing pancakes…which is no surprise because Amsterdammers just can’t get enough of them! Read on for the best pancake options in town. The Dutch pannenkoek is much larger and thinner than the American pancake, however,...
by Amanda van Mulligen | Book Reviews, Life in Amsterdam
Amanda van Mulligen reviews the book Stuff Dutch Moms Like, an insight into motherhood in the Netherlands. Do Dutch moms have it all? Surely not – with only 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, an antiquated home birth system, and a maternity system run by midwives it’s...
by Katie Nowicki | Children, Family Travel, Life in Amsterdam, Quick Travel Guides, Spring
Open every year from late March to late May, Keukenhof is a great way to enjoy the bulb season. It is also, as Katie Nowicki found out, a brilliant family day out. Spring at Last! Winters in the Netherlands can be long, dark, and rainy. It can be quite a shock for...
by Anna Csanadi and Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Children, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Are you looking for a good haircut for your child in an environment that will put them at ease? Look no further: We’ve shortlisted 15 of the top kinderkapper recommendations from the Amsterdam Mamas Facebook group. That’s one less thing to worry...
by Anna Csanadi and Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
It can be hard finding a talented hairdresser in a new city. Fortunately, the mamas are here to help with this curated list of our favourite salons in Amsterdam. And don’t miss our recommendations for children’s cuts too! Best for Cheap Cuts...