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Amsterdam best kept secrets

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Amsterdam Travel: Museumplein, Amsterdam on a Sunny Day

Monday, June 26th, 2017
Amsterdam Travel: Museumplein, Amsterdam on a Sunny Day
If you find yourself in Museumplein, Amsterdam, you should take a little time to enjoy it rather than rush into a museum as Museumplein (or Museum Square ) has lots to offer. Read more
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Amsterdam Travel: Concerto Music Store - Amsterdam's Best Music Shop

Thursday, October 1st, 2015
Amsterdam Travel: Concerto Music Store - Amsterdam's Best Music Shop
I've long wanted to visit what is considered the best music store in Amsterdam - Concerto Records - so it was great to take a peak inside this haven for music collectors, vinyl hunters and general fans of music. Read more
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In photos: Pure Markt in Amsterdam

Tuesday, September 15th, 2015
In photos: Pure Markt in Amsterdam
Some photos from Pure Markt in Amsterdam, a family-friendly outdoor market held in public parks in the Amsterdam area. Read more
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Amsterdam Travel: Afternoon Tea at Hotel Droog

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015
Amsterdam Travel: Afternoon Tea at Hotel Droog
A review of the afternoon tea on offer at Hotel Droog, a design studio and concept store in Amsterdam housed in a historic canal house. Read more
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Amsterdam Travel: My favourite brunch spot in Amsterdam - Little Collins

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
Amsterdam Travel: My favourite brunch spot in Amsterdam - Little Collins
One of my favourite places in Amsterdam for an Aussie brunch… and much, much more. Read more
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Amsterdam Travel: Maria's Dolls - Amsterdam's Weirdest Museum?

Thursday, May 21st, 2015
Amsterdam Travel: Maria's Dolls - Amsterdam's Weirdest Museum?
I recently visited "the house with 10,000 eyes" a doll museum located in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District. Could it be Amsterdam's weirdest museum? Read more
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Amsterdam Travel: Climbing up the Oude Kerk's Church Tower

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015
Amsterdam Travel: Climbing up the Oude Kerk's Church Tower
An article about climbing up to the top of Oude Kerk's church tower in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District, a must-do for an unique view of the city. Read more
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Amsterdam Travel: Review of Pllek Restaurant & Bar, Amsterdam

Thursday, June 12th, 2014
Amsterdam Travel: Review of Pllek Restaurant & Bar, Amsterdam
Noord Amsterdam is something of a mystery to most Amsterdammers. You know about it, but you don't know  what it's like there. It's easy (and free!) to get there by boat, but you don't make a lot of effort to take advantage of this. You hear about cool people read more
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Best Kept Secret: Marits Huiskamerrestaurant

Wednesday, February 5th, 2014
Best Kept Secret: Marits Huiskamerrestaurant
To mark the end of a month of vegetarianism (no meat or fish) we went to Marits Huiskamerrestaurant with one of our lovely neighbours. With "huiskamer" meaning "room of a house", this is a style of restaurant that I've seen in many corners of Amsterdam's old suburbs whereby people open read more
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Amsterdam Travel: Moeders Restaurant in Amsterdam

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Amsterdam Travel: Moeders Restaurant in Amsterdam
I never write posts this quickly but I feel compelled to share the restaurant we went to last night. It was a very unexpectedly cool experience and although it's featured in one or two guidebooks and websites it doesn't get the coverage I think it should. Here's why I think read more
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Amsterdam Travel: Moeders Restaurant in Amsterdam

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Amsterdam Travel: Moeders Restaurant in Amsterdam
I never write posts this quickly but I feel compelled to share the restaurant we went to last night. It was a very unexpectedly cool experience and although it's featured in one or two guidebooks and websites it doesn't get the coverage I think it should. Here's why I think read more
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