by Tasneem Hatimbhai | Health, Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
An Amsterdam Mama recently had unwanted furry house guests, to whom she wanted to show the door. Humanely. Is this even possible with mice? We live in what is considered a young neighbourhood of the city. The houses are newer, windows are double glazed, heating...
by Victory Chorny | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
Texel island, a popular weekend destination from Amsterdam, is a fabulous place for families! Victoria Chorny tells us all about it. When my husband suggested a weekend getaway to Texel, I didn’t have many expectations. All I knew was that it’s one of the...
by Ana Rial | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
On the doorstep of the vast Atlantic, in the far northwest of Spain, the Galicia region is a mythical land of ancient cities and villages, lush forests, and sandy beaches. It has been a pilgrimage destination since medieval times and is the embodiment...
by Donna Bardsley | Children, New to Amsterdam, Podcast
For a large percentage of the families in the Amsterdam Mamas community, moving to Amsterdam entailed a change in country and culture – a difficult enough adjustment for most adults, let alone children. Yet this change is often brushed aside with the retort “kids are...
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...