by Donna Bardsley | Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
Wondering what King’s Day is all about and how you can celebrate with your kids? Read on for tips on how to join in this uniquely Dutch celebration. Nothing says “happy birthday” to a monarch quite like an enormous, nationwide flea market, right? At...
by Ana Sofía González | Children's Activities, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Spring
Hey there Amsterdam families! Get ready to dive into the vibrant orange celebrations of King’s Day, the ultimate Dutch birthday bash for the King. This is a day when the whole city bursts into life with markets, music, dance, festivities and plenty of fun...
by Simone Davies | Education
As an expat parent in Holland, the choice between a Dutch or international school for your child’s education can be a difficult one. One mama shares her family’s experience. Six years ago, we decided to move from Australia to the northern hemisphere for a...
by Simone Davies | The Mamas Recommend, Travel
The Netherlands is renowned for windmills and you don’t have to go too far to get your windmill fix. Try visiting some of our favourite ones… In Amsterdam: Molen van Sloten Only a 20-minute cycle from Hoofddorpplein, you can visit Molen van Sloten. Open daily (except...
by Olga Grant | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Having visitors over or feeling the urge to tick items off your Amsterdam Bucket List? Don’t miss out on all this marvellous city has to offer – recommended by the Amsterdam Mamas community. (Links and items updated Jan 2019.) Active Mamas 1. Stroll...