by Jenna van Aswegen | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
ARTIS is a beloved Amsterdam institution. But don’t let its history lead you to think it is a sleepy place, content to coast on its laurels! It is very much alive with all kinds of living things – animals, people, science, and art! The Royal Amsterdam...
by Tea Gudek Snajdar | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
For this installation of Amsterdam Mama’s Quick Guides, we’re going to Zagreb, Croatia: an up-and-coming destination for families. Updated for 2019. Zagreb, one of the smallest capitals in Europe, is often overlooked. But this charming...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee and Margaret Smet | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Summer
The Amsterdamse Bos is more than just a giant wooded park; it is home to numerous child-friendly attractions. Here are 10 great activities to get you started. In the 1930s, the City of Amsterdam employed more than 20,000 people to create the Amsterdamse Bos, planting...
by Rosalind van Aalen Grant | Quick Travel Guides, Travel
A sparkling and historical city in West Brabant with a cheerful personality: that’s Breda. For our Breda Mama, it has the nicest city centre in all the Netherlands. We didn’t choose Breda, it chose us, or rather the house did. It was the only house we...
by Weekend RoundUp Team | Newsletter
Hello Reader, After making the most of the sunny weather in recent weeks, we can all look forward to a weekend that’s ideal for both outdoor adventures and indoor discoveries. With International Children’s Day reminding us to celebrate curiosity, creativity and...