by Editorial Team | Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend, Winter
It’s winter in the Netherlands and that means skating! Permanent rinks, seasonal pop-ups and races on ice – there’s plenty to enjoy. Here is a compilation of our Mamas’ favourite spots for taking part in this quintessentially Dutch pastime. So get...
by Amrita Suri | Life in Amsterdam, Restaurants & Eating Out
Ready to go on a gastronomical journey with this Amsterdam Mama as she shares all her favourite, authentic Indian eateries in Amsterdam? Get ready to get hungry! Food is memory. The aroma of a familiar dish can transport one back in time as no time machine can. As...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Letters From Emmy
I am so excited to share the news of what we have been working on recently- Amsterdam Mamas just got the keys to our own office! As I mentioned in my last behind the scenes update, Amsterdam Mamas is growing up as an organisation. We now have a core team who run...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Children, Children's Activities
In Amsterdam, it rains a lot. But who cares when there are so many lovely (and child-friendly) indoor things to do? Here are Emmy’s top ten rainy-day recommendations. 1. Museums If you’re caught out in the rain you can do much worse than visit one of...
by Donna Bardsley | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, Podcast
Bikes, bikes, everywhere! But what’s up with the scooters? We here at Amsterdam Mamas are big fans of biking in Amsterdam. It’s the way most of us get around with our kids and we think it’s one of the more special aspects of family life in the city (though maybe don’t...