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Craving some hargow, siumai, and maybe even some chicken feet? Well, believe it or not, you can find it in Amsterdam!

For those who don't know, dimsum is a Chinese meal very similar to tapas in Spain. It is usually eaten in the morning to early afternoon with family or friends,  and consists of many combinations of meat, seafood, vegetables, as well as desserts.  The various items are usually served in ...

Amsterdam has been a beacon for gay people since 1811, with its de-criminalization of homosexuality. The first gay bar is believed to have opened here around 1927 and shortly followed by, at the time, the largest gay dance hall in the world, The DOK, in 1952. The tolerant and liberal attitude of the city paved the way for the first recognised same-sex marriage in 2001, while Westerkerk, already famous with ...

Amsterdam’s reputation precedes itself. It’s a vibrant, modern and cosmopolitan setting and a hub of multinational business. The city itself is steeped in a history as deep and rich as any within the Western world, and more so than most. It has culture by the bucketload and offers some of the most diverse and appealing galleries and museums and concert halls in the world. Amsterdam remains one of the most ...

Windmills, clogs, and cheese are things commonly associated with Amsterdam. But did you know - here in Amsterdam, you can also find some of the best kip kebab in the world? What is kebab, you ask? In this article, I'll explain the beauty of the kebab to you and why I like it so much, I decided to name myself on this blog after it....

Restaurant Plancius
Located directly across from the Artis Zoo, Restaurant Plancius is a neighborhood favorite amongst the locals. With its industrial architecture (think high ceilings, dark wood, stainless steel and chalk board menu) and at times unique but tasty fare, Plancius is a great spot to grab a bite to eat after visiting the zoo or just to sit and relax with friends.

The lunch menu is quite basic – ...

Having been in existence for almost 170 years, Amsterdam’s Artis Zoo is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands. Located in the Plantage neighborhood in Amsterdam East, the zoo itself houses a planetarium, geological and zoological museums and an aquarium. Recently (2006), the zoo added an amazing butterfly pavilion allowing you to walk among more than 1000 butterflies, including some of the largest and fastest flying butterflies in ...

Amsterdam is one of the few cities of the world that can be all things to all people. It’s a rich melting pot of culture, history, beauty and hedonism that never fails to surprise and, it’s this variety and spirit that keeps bringing people from all over the world again and again. From most European countries you can be in Amsterdam within a couple of hours by plane, and from ...

If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam and you like to party, then make sure you’re there for April 30th because that’s the biggest party of them all. Queens Day. Or, Koninginnedag (pronounced Ko-ning-in-ne-dach). Queens Day is the Dutch answer to Carnival, and particularly so in the nations capital. For a full day and night the streets flood with people happy and wild and…orange in celebrating the Queens birthday. Orange ...