by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
A lot of expats living in Amsterdam have paid a fee to an agent. According to Dutch law, in most cases this is not permitted. If you have paid a fee, rental expert Dafna Eccles tells you what you can do about it. If you rented an apartment in the past five...
by Becky Churilla | Shopping, The Mamas Recommend
Being called cheap or frugal can be an insult to some, but our bargain-hunting mama, Becky Churilla, wears the label with pride. After six years of scouring the city’s vintage and second-hand shops, she shares her favorites with Amsterdam Mamas. One of my...
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 Donna Bardsley | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
Prague and charm go hand in hand: a whimsical clock in a picture-perfect town square, twisting cobbled lanes, shops bursting with puppets and gingerbread, a gothic bridge leading to a castle on a hill! No wonder Prague is great for kids! Here’s our...
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...