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When I first moved to Amsterdam, it was January, and I was so excited to get to go to the world-famous Keukenhof flower gardens that spring. You no doubt know about the Netherland’s iconic strips of tulips striping fields across the countryside, but did you know that every spring you can see those tulips in [...]

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Understandably, my roundup of the best food in Amsterdam was a huge hit. And I’ve also covered day trips from Amsterdam. But everyone knows I loved living in Amsterdam, and I keep getting emails asking about the hottest places to grab a drink. Ok, you ask, you get – here are my personal recommendations for [...]

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11 Awesome Day Trips from Amsterdam

December 29, 2010by Andy Hayes

Day Trips from Amsterdam:  Amsterdam Day Trips

This time of year has me reflecting on lots of things, and one of them was my time in the Netherlands.  It’s no doubt my favourite of all the places I’ve lived over the years; Amsterdam is such a different place from a local’s perspective, and the quality of life is superb.  But so many [...]

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Foodie’s Guide to Amsterdam

May 4, 2010by Andy Hayes

High season is approaching here in Europe, and hopefully many of you will be finding your way to Amsterdam, one of my favourite cities and a place very special to me.  Despite being a great place for shopping, the city is a gustatory paradise, and if you are “in the know” (and avoid the terrible [...]

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I Am Amsterdam

January 26, 2009by Andy Hayes

I am Amsterdam is the slogan for Amsterdam’s official tourism bureau. It’s a slogan I can completely relate with. As you may know from my previous interview with Yankee in a New World, I lived in Amsterdam for several years and consider it my spiritual home. It is the sister I never had. The Jordaan [...]

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