by Rameen Bilal | Home Sweet Home, Neighbourhood Series, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
Nestled on the Southern bank of the Amsterdam-Rhine canal, which also separates it from Ijburg, Diemen is featured next in the Amsterdam Neighbourhood Guide series. Though an independent town with its own municipality, Diemen is almost a part of the city of Amsterdam...
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 Alexis Wilson Briggs | Children, Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out, The Mamas Recommend
Parents with small children are often in search of a way to balance adult social time with playtime for their children. The Kindercafé concept is a great solution. Amsterdam Mamas share their favourites below. Latte Macchiato anyone? Amsterdam...
by Editorial Team | Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend
Need a place to party? Amsterdam is bursting with great venues for children. Here are the top picks from the Amsterdam Mamas Facebook group. Links updated as of January 2020. Art Museums: Most museums offer art parties suitable for children aged 6+. Check out the...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start, The Mamas Recommend
Living in Amsterdam can often feel like living in a small town. We can forget that we live in a major city with all the benefits it offers and, unfortunately, the darker side too. The most important tool we have in fighting crime in our community is to be...