by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Children, Summer
When the city swelters, you needn’t. Here are eight ways to keep your cool with the kids on a hot day in Amsterdam. 1. Fun Forest Let the kids make like apes on the climbing trails at FunForest, sheltered under the shady bowers of...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Autumn, Children, Children's Activities
“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…” Make your own Ode to Autumn with the kids this season with these brilliant ideas from the Amsterdam Mamas. Do a Scavenger Hunt in the Woods Make a list of 10 things your kids have to find (red leaf, acorn, pine cone etc.) and...
by Editorial Team | Autumn, Cultural Holidays
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the most important holiday on the calendar. Being away from home during the Thanksgiving period can be tough for some, but, thankfully, there is plenty on in Amsterdam. Whether you choose to dine out, pick up some treats, or cook at...
by Hazel West | Children, Summer, The Mamas Recommend
On hot days, let the kids cool off in one of Amsterdam’s many outdoor pools or paddling pools. Here is a list of the Mamas’ favourites. When summer arrives in the city, Amsterdam’s pierenbadjes (paddling pools) start filling up. As a general...
by Tasneem Hatimbhai | Family Travel, Travel, Winter
Winter may see the Dutch flock to the slopes but, despite her best efforts, this mama just couldn’t share her Dutch husband’s enthusiasm for skiing. Read on to find out how she managed to join in while making her own holiday traditions. Skiing for Dummies...
by Editorial Team | Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend, Winter
It’s winter in the Netherlands and that means skating! Permanent rinks, seasonal pop-ups and races on ice – there’s plenty to enjoy. Here is a compilation of our Mamas’ favourite spots for taking part in this quintessentially Dutch pastime. So get...