by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Children, Summer
When the city swelters, you needn’t. Here are eight ways to keep your cool with the kids on a hot day in Amsterdam. 1. Fun Forest Let the kids make like apes on the climbing trails at FunForest, sheltered under the shady bowers of...
by Editorial Team | Autumn, Cultural Holidays
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the most important holiday on the calendar. Being away from home during the Thanksgiving period can be tough for some, but, thankfully, there is plenty on in Amsterdam. Whether you choose to dine out, pick up some treats, or cook at...
by Somaye Dehban | Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out, The Mamas Recommend
Nothing beats a creamy, delicious scoop of ice cream on a warm day. After extensive polling, we bring to you the Mamas’ favourite ice cream parlours in Amsterdam. Bring on the brain freeze! It was a difficult job, but we have finally managed to reduce all...
by Audrey Coggins | Children, Education, New to Amsterdam
Fairly new Amsterdammer Audrey Coggins shares her experience settling her children into school in Amsterdam – the similarities and the differences between the Netherlands and her home country and some lovely surprises, like ‘the handshake’! When my...
by Donna Bardsley | Education, New to Amsterdam, Podcast
In part two of our education series, we explore new and interesting innovations in Amsterdam. We’re featuring two movers and shakers in the field of education, who also happen to members of the Amsterdam Mamas community. We talk with Jessika Lynch from...