by Stephanie Kernwein | Bicycling, Family Travel, Featured, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start, Travel
New to biking? Old to biking but need a refresher on biking rules? Stephanie Kernwein Thrane, shares invaluable tips about biking around the city, with a personal story about why following the rules is mandatory for your own safety, the safety of others and the...
by Katie Nowicki | Bicycling, Children
Are you a bike refusenik, novice, or veteran? US mama Katie Nowicki has been all three and she feels your pain. Here is her honest and funny account of how she and her family learned to bike in Amsterdam. Moving abroad was the scariest thing I...
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 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 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...