by Lianne Bergeron | Bicycling, Children
To wear a helmet or not to wear a helmet? Amsterdam is a bike city, but would you insist your children wear helmets? While expecting my first child 8 years ago, I mentioned to my Dutch husband that our child would definitely be wearing a helmet as soon as he was...
by Mariska van der Meij | New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
Every culture has its cultural idiosyncrasies and the Netherlands is no exception. Whether you are newly arrived or have been here a while, check out this fun Top 5 list created by Netherlands native and language teacher Mariska van der Meij. Here are five of my...
by Anastasia Drost | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
Summer holidays are upon us and whether it’s day trips, weekend getaways, traveling far, or staying closer to home, Amsterdam Mamas can help. Here’s a handy guide to destinations near and far. Trips Near … Even when you think you’ve got every single day of...
by Audrey Coggins | Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, Neighbourhood Series, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
The Amsterdam Mamas’ Neighbourhood Guide is unique in that it is written by mothers living in Amsterdam – in particular, the neighbourhood they themselves live in – for families moving to Amsterdam. If you consider Amsterdam Centraal Station as a...
by Editorial Team | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Summer, Travel
Many of the best summer holidays begin in the depths of winter. If you are beginning to think of what the warmer days ahead will hold for you and yours, take a look at some of Amsterdam Mamas’ travel guides. Real parents, real kids, real experiences. The Netherlands...