by Donna Bardsley | Life in Amsterdam, Podcast
Our motto at Amsterdam Mamas is “even in the city, it takes a village.” And sometimes in that village, things can get very serious. In this episode, Amsterdam Mama Jemyrr Gavino shares her story of experiencing domestic abuse as an international mother in the...
by Tanya Kovarsky | Covid, Health, New to Amsterdam
How do you get to know your new city when you move there during a pandemic-induced lockdown? New Amsterdammer Tanya Kovarsky tells her family’s story of emigrating during a crisis. Departures Despite a traumatic departure from Johannesburg South Africa – ...
by Donna Bardsley | New to Amsterdam, Podcast
Our second episode of the Amsterdam Mamas Podcast was about the EU refugee crisis, where we featured the story of a Syrian man who came to Amsterdam via a smuggler’s boat on the Mediterranian. If you haven’t heard that episode, you can listen to it here. To protect...
by Editorial Team | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Shopping, The Mamas Recommend
Looking for the perfect toy, gift or craft supply? Discover Amsterdam’s best toy stores, as recommended by the Mamas. Centrum Hebbes in Speelgoed In the busy Harlemmerdijk, Hebbes in Speelgoed stocks a good range of wooden toys, toy kitchen equipment, Sylvanian...
by Xing Chen | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Whether you’re new to Amsterdam, new to cycling, or both, these handy tips will help make your transition into a true Amsterdammer a smooth ride! Learning to cycle in Amsterdam traffic can be quite a challenge if you are not used to the local system. After...