by Tanya Kovarsky | Autumn, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, Winter
Another holiday is arriving this week … Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights! The Netherlands, Amsterdam in particular, has a strong Jewish history and vibrant Jewish present. Tanya Kovarsky explains the history behind this holiday and the way it is...
by Mark Schiefelbein | Children, Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Winter
It is Spring vacation / Februari Vakantie soon and most kids will be off from February 25th to March 5th. Will you stay in Amsterdam for the February holidays, and are you looking for something fun to do for your kids? Then you should check out these holiday day...
by Verena Roffe-Vidal | Covid, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, Winter
The Holidays are arriving and here are 5 ways to bring lightness and cheer into your home and neighbourhood. Happy Holidays! The kids have started the countdown to Christmas. More and more decorations can be seen in the street. Now is the time to decorate your house...
by Audrey Coggins | Travel, Winter
A few years ago, Tasneem Mohamed wrote this article, Can’t Ski, Won’t Ski about her contentment as a non-skier. I was so happy to read about a fellow can’t-skier, I had to write a response in appreciation. Tasneem’s sentiments about...
by Cessna Kleinmoedig Veeris and Emma van Nifterick | Autumn, Children, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Get ready! Coronavirus or not, that time of year is upon us when Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) makes his way to the Netherlands. Here are some details about his arrival and presence in 2020. WHO/WHAT IS SINTERKLAAS? After King’s Day, Sinterklaas is the...
by Annick Noirfalisse | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Winter
Want to really kick start your New Year? Then sign up for the Nieuwjaarsduik (New Year’s Dive)! An Amsterdam Mama, Annick Noirfalisse, took a dip in these 4 degrees open waters, on January 1st. Not only did she survive it; she loved it! How much more...