by Simone Davies | Home Sweet Home, New to Amsterdam
Simone Davies discusses the challenges of turning your Dutch rental home into a child-friendly space. So you have arrived in Amsterdam, you are renting a place, and you want to create a child-friendly home. “Aaaargh” I hear you scream. Here in Amsterdam there...
by Katherine Perretta | Children, Podcast
Are you new to Amsterdam and looking for fun things to do with your children? Or have your children outgrown some of their old favorites? Maybe you’ve lived here for a long time but are curious about what other families do in their free time. Either way, we’ve...
by Clarissa Gosling | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Many people, particularly new arrivals, wonder whether it is is better to be carless or not be carless in the Netherlands, particularly in the city. Here is one car-free Mama’s perspective on the pros and cons of having a dedicated automobile. The Netherlands is...
by Ruth Oei-Abraham | Bicycling, Book Reviews, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Ruth Oei-Abraham shares her review of the book Learn to Cycle in Amsterdam, a guide to the most practised activity in The Netherlands. Neuroscientist and author Xing Chen (pictured at left) grew up in Singapore and lived in the US and the UK before moving...
by Ana Rial | Life in Amsterdam, Pregnancy, The Mamas Recommend
The arrival of a new member in the family has always been cause for celebration – throughout history and across cultures. Whether it is a traditional baby shower or a mother blessing you are cooking up, here are some of our mamas’ most recommended venues in...