by Elvira Mendoza | Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out, The Mamas Recommend
Even parents need a romantic evening out every so often – maybe especially so. And to make it easy for our busy and exhausted mamas and papas to plan the perfect night out, we’ve compiled the best recommendations from our Facebook group. So book a...
by Annebet van Mameren | Education, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
One of the main challenges for families new to Amsterdam is figuring out the school system. Annebet van Mameren, from relocation specialists New2nl, explains the basics. Introduction In the Netherlands, school is compulsory for children from the age of 5 until...
by Mark Schiefelbein | Children, Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Summer
A holiday day camp is a great option for kids to have fun and learn some new skills while parents get some work done. And the summer vacation has an amazing selection of camps, from arts to sports, and from cooking to free running. Here’s all the camps that have been...
by Anastasia Drost | Autumn, Children, Children's Activities, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, Seasons
Halloween, or ‘Hallowed Eve’, falls on 31 October, the night before the Catholic feast of All Saints Day. Originally of Celtic origin, Halloween has transcended countries and cultures; the opportunity to dress up in costume and give frights big and small to other...
by Mark Schiefelbein | Children, Holiday Camp Guides, Life in Amsterdam, Summer
Art, Hockey, Theatre, Science, Riding, BMX, General Sports, Sailing, Soccer/Football, Tennis, Cooking …. and more! Here are some summer camp options for your kids in Summer 2021. Day camps are getting more and more popular amongst kids and parents in Amsterdam....