by Ana Rial | Children, The Mamas Recommend
Best foot forward! From first steps to seasonal shoes, here is a compilation of the Mamas’ favourite shoe shops for kids in and around Amsterdam. The Top Five: Familius Heemstedestraat 40, Zuid A big thumbs up to this peculiar store in the...
by Donna Bardsley | Education, New to Amsterdam
In this multi-part series, we’re exploring topics related to education in Amsterdam and the Dutch system, with international families in mind. In this episode, we talk to Annebet van Mameren from New2NL about how international parents can best navigate the Dutch...
by Simone Davies | Children, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
If you’re looking to show your family some culture, here are the Mamas’ favourite child-friendly museums in Amsterdam. Amsterdam has the highest density of museums in the world! To make the most of them, we highly recommend getting a Museumkaart for...
by Marisa Rijpkema | Career, Working Life
Marisa reflects on her experience of moving to the Netherlands from a foreign country and asks: is going with the flow necessarily a bad thing? Find out what she decided below. A few weeks ago I had a job interview. It was really intense. We covered...
by Lana Huf-Germain | Home Sweet Home, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Moving house, whether across the street, to a different city, or even a different country, is inherently stressful! Entrusting your belongings to strangers is difficult, and it’s not cheap. Finding the right moving company can alleviate a lot of that worry, so...