tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89598550905346858592024-03-05T08:40:31.836+01:00When In Amsterdam...Things to do, sightseeing tips and guided tours.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319085811466647213noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-77280618856288993302018-04-20T06:12:00.000+02:002018-04-21T02:05:56.230+02:00Amsterdam food festival on wheels - Rollende Keukens<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Rolling kitchens is the translations of Rollende Keukens. The annual food truck festival in Amsterdam now in its 11th year.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Trucks, pickups, vans, trailers, buses and any object with wheels and is dispensing yummy food and drinks descends on Amsterdam's Westerpark. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: inherit;">Good fun, food and music. A great combination for 5 days in May. </span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: inherit;">Best thing is the </span><b>free entrance</b><span style="font-weight: inherit;">.</span></div>
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There is no entrance fee . Also, as it is a public park you can bring your own seats, drinks and even food. There is alcohol available at the festival but many people stop off at the local super markets to stock up on beer and wine.</div>
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If the weather is fine expect large crowds and long lines. Amsterdammers love this food festival.</div>
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<b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;">Tips for families and foodies</b></div>
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Go early and go on the first days. Lines can get very long late in the afternoon and at the end of the day when Amsterdam's large student population wakes up and demonstrate their multiplying skills. </div>
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2017 Foodie favorites</div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit;">Each year the best food trucks are awarded with long lines and a write up in Amsterdam's number 1 daily news source </span><i>Het Parool.</i> In 2018 look out for those from <i>Het Parool's - <a href="https://www.parool.nl/stadsgids/de-beste-foodtrucks-van-de-rollende-keukens-2017~a4495743/">De Beste Foodtrucks van de Rollende Keukens 2017</a> </i>(only in Dutch).<br />
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Here is an summary but keep in mind many vendors change and the list below may not be in 2018 edition of Rollende Keukens.</div>
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<span style="color: #0f1e26; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- </span></span><span style="color: #0f1e26; font-family: "roboto" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Jamaican</span></span><span style="color: #0f1e26; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> Food - Jerk chicken need we say more</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f1e26;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- </span></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bennie.blij" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Benny Blij</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> - a small restaurant away from the crowds - fish soup and </span></span>risotto<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"> was a 2017 hit</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f1e26;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">- La Pilseria - Spanish tapas with a beer tent feel</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f1e26;">- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sexysmallbites/">L'Aubergine</a> - vegetarian dips, grilled and smoked vegetables from a dark purple vehicle - of course</span></div>
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Here is our post from previous <a href="http://wheninamsterdam-omyamsterdamtours.blogspot.com/2012/05/rolling-kitchens-festival-at-amsterdams.html" target="_blank">Rolling Kitchens Festival.</a></div>
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When: May 9 - 13 2018</h4>
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Where: Westerpark <span style="font-weight: normal;">or for your Uber</span> Pazzanistraat 33, Amsterdam</h4>
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Time: 13:00 - 23:00</h4>
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Website: <a href="http://www.rollendekeukens.amsterdam/">Rollende Keukens</a></h4>
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rollendekeukens/">Rollende Keukens</a></h4>
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Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RollendeKeukens">Rollende Keukens</a></h4>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843815150760091789noreply@blogger.com0Pazzanistraat 33, 1014 DB Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3859164 4.871705300000030526.8638819 -36.436888699999969 77.9079509 46.18029930000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-18711032535129667612018-04-19T02:39:00.000+02:002018-04-19T02:44:54.074+02:00Rayleigh and Ramsey Wine Bar and Restaurant<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.rrov.nl/cafe">Rayleigh and Ramsey Amsterdam</a> is a place for Physicists, Chemists and winos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A small wine bar located on the southern end of the Overtoom and a stone's throw from Vondel Park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Guests can also enjoy Rayleigh and Ramsey's wine list from the comforts of their home as the establishment also sells wine online.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can expect the crowd of the well healed establishment of the neighborhood that enjoy their wine. The list is relatively long for Amsterdam and choices by the glass extend far past the normal city option of red, white and rose. This is place like Bubbles and Wine, for winos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">R&R operates a pass system so your quantities from 'just testing' to 'bucket loads' can be documented and billed with unerring accuracy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The wine is the show piece of R&R. The food is attractive, tasty but not substantial. Appropriate and aromatic to be paired with vino.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The place is named after two British scientists who in the late 19th century discovered the first noble gases. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ramsey, a Scot, who received his Phd from a German institute was awarded the 1904 Nobel Prize in Chemistry <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"in recognition of his services in the discovery of the inert gaseous elements in air".</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">3rd Baron Rayleigh, an Essex man of British establishment is credited with a dimensionless number and the the Rayleigh Scattering. The later helps us understand why the sky is blue. The Baron was awarded the 1904 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work with Ramsey on finding the gas argon.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The large windows and outdoor seats at R&R allow you to oversee the busy Overtoom. This is always a highlight of the location.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">By the way argon was named from the Greek word for lazy/inactive. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">Perhaps</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> an appropriate name for a future venture?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Address:<span style="font-weight: normal;"> Zocherstraat 2, Amsterdam</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Operating Times:</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Sun - Thu 12:00 - 01:00, Fri & Sat 12:00 - 03:00</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Price:</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 3-course menu: € 25</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Website:</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.rrov.nl/cafe">Rayleigh & Ramsey</a></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Facebook: <span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rayleighandramsay/">https://www.facebook.com/rayleighandramsay/</a></span></span></h4>
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What museums and attractions are open on King's Day in Amsterdam for 2018?<br />
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Here is the list of traditional museums and attractions that are closed and those that are open as well as the opening hours.</div>
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The Big 3 museums of Amsterdam are open on King's Day. The Anne Frank, Van Gogh and Rijksmuseums.</div>
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Have a great King's Day in Amsterdam<br />
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<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Amsterdam Tulip Museum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="http://www.amsterdamtulipmuseum.com/en/">Amsterdam Tulip Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Amstelkring/ Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;">Amstelkring/ <a href="https://www.opsolder.nl/en">Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Anne Frank House"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="http://www.annefrank.org/en/">Anne Frank House</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"0900 - 2200"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">0900 - 2200</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Artis"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.artis.nl/en/artis-royal-zoo/">Artis</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"0900 - 1800"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">0900 - 1800</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Artis Micropia"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.micropia.nl/en/">Artis Micropia</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"0900 - 1800"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">0900 - 1800</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Brilmuseum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.brilmuseumamsterdam.nl/">Brilmuseum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Bijbels Museum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.bijbelsmuseum.nl/">Bijbels Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Cobra Museum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="http://www.cobra-museum.nl/en/">Cobra Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Diamant Museum Amsterdam"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://diamonds-amsterdam.com/">Diamand Museum Amsterdam</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Eye"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.eyefilm.nl/en">Eye Film Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"FOAM"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.foam.org/">FOAM Photography</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Geelvinck Hinlpen Huis"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.geelvinck.nl/">Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Heineken Experience"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.heineken.com/Heineken-Experience">Heineken Experience</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1030 -1930"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">1030 -1930</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Hermitage Museum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://hermitage.nl/en/">Hermitage Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Van Gogh Museum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en">Van Gogh Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"0900 - 1800"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">0900 - 1800</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Het Grachtenhuis"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="http://www.hetgrachtenhuis.nl/en/">Het Grachtenhuis</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Hortus Botanicus"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.dehortus.nl/?lang=en">Hortus Botanicus</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1000 - 1700"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">1000 - 1700</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"House of Bols"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://bols.com/experience">House of Bols</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1300 - 1830"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">1300 - 1830</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Huis Marselle"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.huismarseille.nl/">Huis Marseille</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Joods Historisch Museum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://jck.nl/nl/locatie/joods-historisch-museum">Joods Historisch Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Koninkijk Paleis"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.paleisamsterdam.nl/en/">Koninklijk Paleis</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Madam Tussauds"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.madametussauds.com/amsterdam/en/">Madame Tussauds</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1000 - 1600"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">1000 - 1600</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Molen van Sloten"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="http://wordpress.molenvansloten.nl/">Molen van Sloten</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Museum van Loon"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.museumvanloon.nl/">Museum van Loon</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Museum t'Schip"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.hetschip.nl/">Museum het Schip</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"NEMO"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.nemosciencemuseum.nl/en/">NEMO</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"NieweKerk"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.nieuwekerk.nl/en/">Nieuwe Kerk</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"OudeKerk"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://oudekerk.nl/en/">OudeKerk</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Persmuseum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.beeldengeluid.nl/organisatie/persmuseum-en-beeld-en-geluid-verder-als-een-organisatie">Persmuseum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Rembrandthuis"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.rembrandthuis.nl/en/">Rembrandthuis</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Rijksmuseum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en">Rijksmuseum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"0900 - 1700"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">0900 - 1700</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Ripley's"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.ripleys.com/amsterdam/">Ripley's</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"1000 - 1800"}" style="color: blue; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">1000 - 1800</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Scheepvaart Museum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/">Scheepvaart Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Stadsarchief Amsterdam"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.amsterdam.nl/stadsarchief/">Stadsarchief Amsterdam</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Stedelijk Museum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.stedelijk.nl/en">Stedelijk Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Tassenmuseum Hendrikje"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://tassenmuseum.nl/en/">Tassenmuseum Hendrikje</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Tropenmuseum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.tropenmuseum.nl/">Tropenmuseum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"UVA Bijzondere Collecties"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="http://bijzonderecollecties.uva.nl/en/">UVA Bijzondere Collecties</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Verzetsmuseum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="http://verzetsmuseum/">Verzetsmuseum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Willet Holthuysen "}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.willetholthuysen.nl/en">Willet Holthuysen </a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Woonboot Museum"}" style="overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><a href="https://www.houseboatmuseum.nl/">Woonboot Museum</a></td><td data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Closed"}" style="color: red; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px 2px 3px; text-align: center; vertical-align: bottom;">Closed</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843815150760091789noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3702157 4.895167899999933152.2150437 4.5724443999999327 52.5253877 5.2178913999999335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-10762981331514160552018-03-05T12:57:00.000+01:002018-03-05T13:23:48.047+01:00Amsterdam's frozen canals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The world has been amazed with Amsterdam's frozen canals over the weekend. The cold weather from the east hit western Europe and no better images captured this than Amsterdammers on their famous canals.<br />
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Ice skating on the canals of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Amsterdam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Amsterdam</a> 🇳🇱❄️ <a href="https://t.co/BghNs1dUYU">pic.twitter.com/BghNs1dUYU</a></div>
— Bader F. (@BaderFQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaderFQ/status/969717912704638978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">2 March 2018</a></blockquote>
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Yes, it has been a 6 years since the canals last freezing. The water authority closed canals to encourage the freezing. For two and a half days the ice fever took over. Here are a collection of images and videos of Amsterdam's frozen canals.<br />
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today, for the first time in years, people were ice skating on the amsterdam canals <a href="https://t.co/pbUwR7hvBr">pic.twitter.com/pbUwR7hvBr</a></div>
— juan (@juanbuis) <a href="https://twitter.com/juanbuis/status/969646967344201729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">2 March 2018</a></blockquote>
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Amsterdam's canals freeze over, providing perfect opportunity for ice skating <a href="https://t.co/a3aYlJkeSI">https://t.co/a3aYlJkeSI</a> <a href="https://t.co/bGwSu5EEM3">pic.twitter.com/bGwSu5EEM3</a></div>
— Enquirer (@Enquirer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Enquirer/status/969980459852611584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">3 March 2018</a></blockquote>
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It's so cold in Europe that people in Amsterdam are ice skating on the canals <a href="https://t.co/yGJciIracM">https://t.co/yGJciIracM</a> <a href="https://t.co/0WHNfd7bG8">pic.twitter.com/0WHNfd7bG8</a></div>
— TIME (@TIME) <a href="https://twitter.com/TIME/status/969682508500668416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">2 March 2018</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/skating?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#skating</a> on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/canals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#canals</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delft</a> <a href="https://t.co/htuMwkvMdf">pic.twitter.com/htuMwkvMdf</a></div>
— Riccardo MG Ferrari (@CionnRatz) <a href="https://twitter.com/CionnRatz/status/969627210557591552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">2 March 2018</a></blockquote>
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It wasn't all good ice news. On <a href="https://nltimes.nl/2018/03/02/skaters-rescued-amsterdam-canal-falling-thin-ice">Thursday reports</a> circulated that skaters had fallen through the ice with no footage. Additionally, in Noord Brabant, a southern province of the Netherlands, one skater died after falling through the ice <a href="https://nltimes.nl/2018/02/28/ice-skater-falls-thin-ice-dies-hospital">nl times reported</a> on the last day of February.<br />
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A Kingfisher was also caught on camera under the ice.
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These examples reminded all the dangerous nature of the ice. Each district in the Netherlands has an Ice Master who measures ice and announces when and where it is safe to skate. Please follow this advice if you wish to venture onto the ice as a visitor to the Netherlands.<br />
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When in Amsterdam...enjoy!<br />
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<script async="" defer="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843815150760091789noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3702157 4.895167899999933152.2150437 4.5724443999999327 52.5253877 5.2178913999999335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-64401060735443978452018-02-21T02:35:00.001+01:002018-02-21T02:49:44.615+01:00Tip for Amsterdam weekend 23-25 February 2018<br />
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The second annual event Nacht voor de Nacht is happening on Saturday 24 February 2018.<br />
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25 Amsterdam clubs can be accessed with 1 ticket for 17.50 euros + service fee - let's say 20 euro. This is the ultimate locals' club event. Amsterdam is famous for its DJs and this night demonstrates the diversity and talent Amsterdam has to offer. Not to mention it will keep you dancing to the early hours of the morning.<br />
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There are also side events and deals with restaurants. The event was sold out last year. All information can be found at the <a href="https://nachtvoordenacht.nl/">website</a> or in <a href="https://nachtvoordenacht.nl/english/">English </a>or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/334780720359315/">facebook page</a>. The event organized with by the Stichting N8BM Amsterdam and is supported by the Night Mayor of Amsterdam.<br />
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If you need to kick up your heals this is the night to do it.<br />
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When in Amsterdam..enjoy!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843815150760091789noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3702157 4.895167899999933152.2150437 4.5724443999999327 52.5253877 5.2178913999999335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-17144897529007740342018-02-20T12:07:00.000+01:002018-02-20T12:07:19.808+01:00Answer to Lifehack question on tips for Amsterdam<div id="uid1" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; font-family: ElizabethSerif, Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 32px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 636px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; word-break: break-word;">
<a href="https://twitter.com/toomuchnick" target="_blank">Nick Douglas</a> from <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tell-us-your-amsterdam-tips-1823084488">Lifehack.com</a> asks<br />
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Wikitravel has <a href="https://wikitravel.org/en/Amsterdam" rel="noopener" style="box-shadow: rgb(157, 206, 231) 0px -2px 0px inset; box-sizing: inherit; color: #222222; line-height: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.1s ease-out;" target="_blank">a long guide to Amsterdam</a>, with tips and recommendations that hint at the city’s storybook charm: “Avoid getting your tyre in the tram rails; it’s a nasty fall. Always cross tram rails at an angle.” Or, “Friday night skate: Put on your skates, and join the popular weekly skate tour, a different route every week.” The entry also covers the concept of <em style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">gedogen</em>, a policy of not enforcing every vice law. (This is why, while it’s illegal to grow or sell large quantities of cannabis, the cops aren’t breaking down the doors of the weed-dispensing coffeeshops.)</div>
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But there must be more. What else should people know about Amsterdam? What tourist trap do you <em style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">just know</em> some other clueless commenter is going to recommend, and where should people go instead? If you do go to the coffeeshops and the red light district, what’s the etiquette? If you don’t, when annoying Americans obsess about them, what do you bring up instead?</div>
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What do visitors need to learn about the culture? What’s dangerous or offensive or generally misconstrued? What’s overlooked in the city? When’s the best time to visit? And what’s it like to live there? Are there tricks to getting around, areas best covered by a surprising mode of transportation, streets or subway routes to avoid during rush hour? What makes you love the city?</div>
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What’s the situation like for internet coverage, getting a good cup of coffee, booking a room outside of the usual hotels? We want to hear your most surprising, interesting tips, as well as any stories of how you’ve used them. We’ll feature the best in a new post on Thursday. <em style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Tot ziens</em></div>
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Caveats aside here are our general tips:</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;">1. Dress appropriately.</b></div>
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Amsterdam = casual, denim and sneakers. If you don’t feel comfortable in Amsterdam you are going to look out of place. If rain or cold weather is forecast some comfortable leather boots/shoes are a good addition.</div>
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comfortable shoes, t-shirts, jeans, sweater and jacket - this is all you need and is accepted everywhere in Amsterdam.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;">2. It’s going to rain -guaranteed - don’t worry about it.</b></div>
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The rain doesn’t last long because most of Amsterdam is below water so the weather just floats past. Rain normally lasts around 10-20 minutes. As soon as the rain starts pop into a cafe and have a tea,coffee, pilsner or chocomel (chocolate milk hot or cold). The only weather app/website you need is http://www.buienradar.nl/verwachting-3-uur</div>
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You can literally see the weather approaching and passing on this live satalite imagery.</div>
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Local tip - if rain don’t buy/take an umbrella buy a cap. Due to the wind a cap will last longer and be a nice reminder of the trip. One of the local football team Ajax is always good but becareful wearing it in other parts of the country.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;">3. Make the most of a truly livable city</b></div>
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This means act like its a small town because it is. One of the best things about Amsterdam is its livability and family owned businesses.</div>
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Ask people how they are going and what their name is? Visit small business multiple times in a day or a visit. If there isn’t time for a chat this will be made clear - don’t take offense.</div>
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Due to the livability people in Amsterdam are a chatty breed. Many will not be Dutch and most of the Dutch will not be from Amsterdam but this has been the nature of the city for 500 years.</div>
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Walk - catch the trams and stop at small business that have a good street view. Often you see more by staying in one place. The old bordello come student bar Café Fonteyn on the Nieuwmarkt is a fine example but you will see many similar establishments around town.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Final remarks</b></div>
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There are many activities to do in Amsterdam depending on your interest. Yes, there are tourist traps but some people like them and that is why they still operate.</div>
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In 2011 we calculated the most common Amsterdam activities across 100 top things to do lists and then provided a local perspective. It was updated 2015. It is amazing how most travel writing is built on false foundations and fleeting visits. Your question has inspired me to update this post for Spring 2018. As Noord, east and oud west have all come up in recent years as growth in tourism has suffocated the centre. Take a look at the list much of it still holds true.</div>
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Most importantly remember when in Amsterdam...enjoy!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843815150760091789noreply@blogger.com0Dam Square, Dam, 1012 JL Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3730677 4.89263900000003126.8510332 -36.415954999999968 77.8951022 46.20123300000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-10494769625641149212018-01-19T04:04:00.000+01:002018-01-19T04:06:04.863+01:00Free Tulips - National Tulip Day in AmsterdamWhen in Amsterdam...the third Saturday of the 1st month is National Tulip Day.
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Every year National Tulip day brightens the city. This year, 2018, the city needs some cheer especially so with the big code red storm yesterday.<br />
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What we love about this day is the color and FREE Tulips. You too can enjoy. It is tomorrow January 20 on the Dam Square. It is one of the best things you can do in Amsterdam this weekend.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">National Tulip Day on Dam Square Amsterdam</td></tr>
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We Dutch love free things and to be provided the national flower for free in the grayness of January always lightens the mood.<br />
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The tulips are specially grown in the greenhouses South West of Amsterdam.<br />
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So get to the Dam Square tomorrow. Pick your own free tulips.<br />
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It doesn't matter if you are here for a few days or a few hours.<br />
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Take your tulips and put them in your room or give them out to people you pass in the street.<br />
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Spread happiness and color on National Tulip Day.<br />
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We Recommend:<br />
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1. Give yourself enough time to line up.<br />
2. Take lots of photos.<br />
3. Pick your own tulips. Put the tulips in your room or hand them out to passersby.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Tulips from National Tulip Day 2016 in our window.</td></tr>
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When in Amsterdam...enjoy!<br />
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I know I have been away from the blog in 2017 but back in 2018 with a posting a week. Any ideas for posts send the our way.<br />
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I also have a news feed of articles about tips and things to do in Amsterdam. The link is<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/117332904305917167401" target="_blank"> here</a>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843815150760091789noreply@blogger.com0Dam Square, Dam, 1012 JL Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3730677 4.89263900000003126.8510332 -36.415954999999968 77.8951022 46.20123300000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-21901876297290104632017-01-20T07:59:00.002+01:002017-01-20T07:59:43.380+01:00National Tulip Day = Free Tulips in AmsterdamWhen in Amsterdam National Tulip day brightens the city.<br />
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What we love about this day is the color and FREE Tulips. You too can enjoy. It is tomorrow January 21 on the Dam Square. It is one of the best things you can do in Amsterdam this weekend.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">National Tulip Day on Dam Square Amsterdam</td></tr>
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We Dutch love free things and to be provided the national flower for free in the grayness of January always lightens the mood.<br />
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The tulips are specially grown in the greenhouses South West of Amsterdam.<br />
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So get to the Dam Square tomorrow. Pick your own free tulips.<br />
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It doesn't matter if you are here for a few days or a few hours.<br />
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Take your tulips and put them in your room or give them out to people you pass in the street.<br />
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Spread happiness and color on National Tulip Day.<br />
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We Recommend:<br />
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1. Give yourself enough time to line up.<br />
2. Take lots of photos.<br />
3. Pick your own tulips. Put the tulips in your room or hand them out to passersby.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tulips from National Tulip Day 2016 in our window.</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843815150760091789noreply@blogger.com0Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3731716 4.893658200000004452.3707481 4.8886157000000043 52.3755951 4.8987007000000045tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-35319453832474501332015-11-26T12:37:00.001+01:002015-11-26T12:37:28.370+01:00Amsterdam Local tip for weekend 27-29 November<br />
You want to do something different this weekend in Amsterdam. Here is a thing to do, visit the Food Trucks at a food festival. Yes, yes, I know its cold outside.<br />
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The Food Trucks are inside 'smiley face'. From 26th through to the 29th of November some 70 Food Trucks will descend on Amsterdam RAI Centre<br />
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It is easy to get to from central Amsterdam. Take Tram 4 or Metro 51 to the RAI convention centre and then follow your nose. You can't get lost as the RAI Centre is the largest in the Netherlands with a really big sign "RAI" and lots of little signs on the roads around the centre saying "RAI". If you are a little or a lot OCD it is in the Europahal or Europe Hall of the Centre.<br />
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What could be better than a food festival? I hear you say. Entrance is FREE!<br />
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They open at 5pm until 11pm. Sorry, no sneaky food truck lunch.<br />
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Now your first drink is going to cost you 2.50euro for the container. When you return it you get your 2.50euro back.<br />
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The festival will run on coupons instead of cash so you will have to go to the cashier to get these coupons.<br />
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There is to be music, drinks and lots of locals. There is a kids friendly area so don't be afraid to take the little ones to enjoy the tasty treats.<br />
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<b>Our Tip:</b><br />
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Dikke Bertha any thing from that cooker is fantastic.<br />
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Any questions check out the Amsterdam Food Festival <a href="https://www.facebook.com/foodfestival.amsterdam/timeline" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> or <a href="http://foodfestivalamsterdam.nl/" target="_blank">website</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319085811466647213noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam RAI, 1078 Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3368426 4.89059720000000252.327142099999996 4.8704272000000017 52.3465431 4.9107672000000022tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-12472867235487702072015-11-26T11:08:00.002+01:002015-11-26T11:19:26.083+01:00Watch Amsterdam Thief Steal BicycleAmsterdam is a city famous for bicycles. The common factoid often quoted is that there are more bicycles in Amsterdam than there are people. The vague number of bicycles in the city is due to the lack of compulsory registration and that there are far to many to count.<br />
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Bicycle theft has always been a part of Amsterdam history since the two wheel objects became popular in the late 1800s. The 1920s saw a great boom in bicycles and their theft. Police reports from Amsterdam saw the problem of citizens not locking their bicycles. A city bi-law was introduced that made it an offence to not lock your bike. This was then repealed due to the public outcry that followed when fines were issued to bicycle owners.<br />
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The theft rate increased to such a rate that in the 1950s people just used what ever bike was unlocked. This led to the famous White Bike Scheme where any white bike could be used and left for the next person. This idealist program failed due to the lack of Dutch pragmatic management such as maintenance and redistribution measures.<br />
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When the West wind blew strong nearby Haarlem police new the Amsterdam bike thieves would pay the hamlet a visit. The police would rush along the road connecting Amsterdam to Haarlem once a theft was reported in a hope to catch the thief with the wind full against their back.<br />
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Other stories recount the boat man who would amaze visitors with his line and grappling hook. As he angelically smiled at the crowd he hauled one after another bicycle into his boat. The good Samaritan would then recycle the bikes or scrap the metal. Only later would locals find it was the "good Samaritan" who had placed the bicycles in the canals. A thief with a smile. The water authority is now responsible for dredging Amsterdam canals of 10 000 to 15 000 bicycles per year.<br />
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Students of Amsterdam universities have all been keen to meet the bicycle thief in the wee hours of the mornings. On leaving their festivities the inebriated student has often been unable to locate their bike. They happily hand over money for a stolen bicycle as an alternative to an expensive taxi.<br />
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The students were such a great source of revenue that bridges near campus buildings soon became known as Junkie Bridge for the wide selection of available black market bicycles. Another common phrase by the student is "there is never a bicycle thief when you need one", as the student trudges home in the rain.<br />
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An Amsterdam bicycle thief comes in many forms. Whole vans are known to descend on a bicycle parking lot and leave with a vehicle full of bikes. It has been said that in the nearby Province of Overijssel everyone rides on Amsterdam bikes. The rise of the internet has enabled the Amsterdam bicycle thief to send the the much sought after sturdy Dutch bikes further afield into Europe.<br />
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You are really not an Amsterdammer until you get your bicycle stolen. The experience is unique. It is a mixture of despair and grief. Deep loathing is felt as you realize that it is in fact stolen and not misplace. The following days you trudge the city with the look of a vengeful vigilante. Every passing bicycle possibly yours. Every passenger on a similar bicycle is a probable thief or accomplice.<br />
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With such a rich history of bicycle theft it is not a surprise that an Amsterdam thief has been caught on camera with great fanfare. What is surprising, is that this thief was exposed by a bicycle organisation to highlight the issue of bicycle theft.<br />
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So here we have a clip from the organisation <a href="http://www.welovecycling.com/" target="_blank">We Love Cycling</a> who organised the Annual 2015 European Bicycle Stealing Championship.<br />
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Amsterdam may not have world class pickpockets or quick of hand 3 card monte scammers but we are the 2015 European Bicycle Stealing Champions!<br />
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When in Amsterdam enjoy........................................................and lock up your bike!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319085811466647213noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3702157 4.895167899999933152.2151142 4.5724443999999327 52.5253172 5.2178913999999335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-47696143466006261132015-11-26T08:43:00.000+01:002015-11-26T08:47:50.749+01:00The Romans invade Amsterdam: Rome an exhibition at the Nieuwe Kerk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Romans never made it to Amsterdam. Simply, Amsterdam did not exist as a settlement of notable size. The Romans made their defensive line along the Rhine River. Utrecht was the closet they got, about 25 miles south of Amsterdam.<br />
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This has now changed with the exhibition: <i>Rome: Emperor Constantine's Dream </i>at Amsterdam's Nieuwe Kerk. Constantine is an interesting choice for a Roman exhibition in Amsterdam's "new" church. Constantine was the first Christian Emperor to rule Rome - sort of as he was only baptized on his deathbed. Under his rule Christianity went from a secret sect whose followers were thrown to the lions to a legitimate religion free from oppression<br />
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The exhibition presents Constantine as a kind christian-esque ruler. <i>The Good Shepard</i> statue from the Vatican's Pro Cristiano Museum is a perfect example. A young Shepard with a helpless sheep upon his shoulders. The exhibition portray's the period, late 3rd century to early 4th century, as a time of religious tolerance with other artifacts representing a diversity of beliefs. A relativist state with Constantine as its ruler.<br />
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As a visitor to Amsterdam you can learn about Roman history and the Dutch Reformation in one building.<br />
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The direction of the exhibition and the location of the Nieuwe Kerk was not lost on the visitor. The Nieuwe Kerk is a church where all the Kings and Queens of the Netherlands are blessed at the beginning of their reign King or Queen. The Netherlands has a relatively new King.<br />
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Yet the church's position on Dam Square presents the building as of lesser importance than the former City Hall now Royal Palace. The Nieuwe Kerk is rarely used these days for religious practice as the Royal Palace seldom has regal occupants.<br />
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The Netherlands has one of the largest agnostic populations in Europe. Approximately 30% depending on which statistics you view. Amsterdam, as its capital. Is considered one of the most diverse city's in the world for its population.<br />
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The Dutch Reformed Church of which the new King of the Netherlands is a member once held the position of 'privileged' religion of the state. This organisation has lost 60% or its congregation since 1950.<br />
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Here we have an extremely diverse city, Amsterdam. In a country where an anti-immigrant and anti-Islam political party is most popular (polls September 2015). Showing an exhibition of a Roman Emperor most believe to be Christian but wasn't, portrayed as a symbol of religious diversity. This in a church not used as a church, in a country that is not religious.<br />
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You wonder why people love Amsterdam?<br />
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The exhibition, <i>Rome: Emperor Constantine's Dream</i> runs until 7 February 2016. For more details visit the <a href="http://nieuwekerk.nl/en/" target="_blank">Nieuwe Kerk website</a>.<br />
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<b>English Speakers always want to talk about the weather</b>.<br />
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Lets get this out of the way first. The weather in Amsterdam in December is not going to be good. It is going to be cold and miserable outside. If this image is in your head then everything is going to be fine. You don't come to Amsterdam for the weather! That aside here are some useful tips.<br />
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<li>It's going to be colder than you think. The large amount of water in Amsterdam means what the weather man or woman has typed into your forecast is not what it feels like.</li>
<li>Don't look at the temperature, look at the wind direction. </li>
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<li>West wind = normal, changeable, fresh, rain; </li>
<li>North = stable; </li>
<li>South = doesn't come in winter; </li>
<li>East = put everything you brought on and still it is not enough.</li>
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<li>Don't trust the weather man or me.</li>
<li>If you don't like the weather wait 15 minutes</li>
<li>Favorite this webpage or download its accompanying app. <a href="http://buienradar.nl/verwachting-3-uur" target="_blank">Buidenradar</a>. This is a live radar system. You can see if rain, snow or hail is coming and decide weather to have another coffee or Heineken or make a run for it.</li>
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<b>Fricking Amsterdam Light Festival</b> - All of December<br />
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The Amsterdam marketing machine has deemed this <i>the</i> thing to do in the city for December. Mostly local artists create objects and some art pieces. These are scattered in an orderly fashion through out Amsterdam and connected to electricity.<br />
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The objects have been scattered in an orderly fashion so you can walk, bike or boat past. If you are in Amsterdam during Winter you are bound to stumble across these objects. Often this is more exciting than participating in a pre-planned event.<br />
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<b>Real High Culture</b><br />
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No thai-dyed Jimmy Hendrix joint smokers here. Just ballet and opera. Of course Amsterdammers won't hold it against you if you have a joint before the show. The Netherlands' egalitarian society makes going to the ballet or opera an affordable and enjoyable experience. There is no need to wear a suit, tie or evening dress. Turn up and enjoy the show. This is what is important.<br />
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<a href="http://www.operaballet.nl/en/program/ballet" target="_blank">Dutch National Balle</a>t performs Sleeping Beauty<br />
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<a href="http://www.operaballet.nl/en/program" target="_blank">Dutch National Opera</a> has a production of Puccini's La Boheme.<br />
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Friday Skate Night with Christmas theme weather permitting.<br />
The event has been held every Friday night since 1997 when the weather is good. It starts from Vondel Park at 8pm and runs to about 10:30pm.<br />
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The Christmas edition is always a sight with skaters, rollers all dressed up in costume. Updates on the event can be found on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FNSamsterdam/" target="_blank">Facebook Page.</a><br />
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Winter Circus 19 December -3 January At the Rai<br />
I am not really into circuses that use animals but this one uses people. A good 2.5 hours of entertainment for the whole family and you don't have to have those awkward ethical thoughts. If you are interested here is the <a href="http://www.wintercircusamsterdam.nl/" target="_blank">link</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://valhallafestival.nl/2015/" target="_blank">Valhalla Festival</a> 23 December a bizarre night of a mixture of circus, and dance music starting at 10:30 and running until 7am.<br />
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<b>Best Markets to Visit in December</b><br />
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December represents market madness in Amsterdam. The daily markets continue but the holiday season witnesses a plethora of Winter goodies and activities.<br />
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The usual suspects are at their locations. Think poor versions of German Christmas markets. At least we are straight talkers in Amsterdam. Normal locations are Rembrandtplein, Leidseplein and <a href="http://www.iceamsterdam.nl/en/home" target="_blank">Museumplein</a>.<br />
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Special markets that sell artisan goods from local and small producers are also popular in this month of Winter.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sundaymarket.nl/component/content/article?id=48" target="_blank">Kerst Fair Sunday</a> Market 10 December<br />
<a href="http://wheninamsterdam-omyamsterdamtours.blogspot.nl/2014/07/amsterdams-pure-market-artisan-food-and.html" target="_blank">Pure Market</a>: 17 December 2017<br />
<a href="http://www.sundaymarket.nl/component/content/article?id=48" target="_blank">Funky Xmas Market </a>10 December 2017<br />
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<a href="http://www.amsterdamsche-kerstmarkt.nl/" target="_blank">Amsterdamshe kerstmarket</a> De Kromhouthal 22,23 December<br />
Hip and local. North Amsterdam is what Brooklyn or the Bronx is to Manhatten in New York. The one difference is that it is easy to get to with the free ferry from behind Amsterdam's Central Train Station.<br />
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<a href="http://www.museummarket.nl/" target="_blank">Museum Market</a>: 17 December 2017<br />
Your winter paradise surrounded by wonderful architecture. There will be the largest ice skating rink in the old city. Watch the children push around chairs learning to skate. Young and old lovers skating holding hands. Stoned college students from abroad falling over, laughing and giggling.<br />
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You get the idea skating, warm wine, sausages and pretzels beneath the towering institutions of the Rijks and Van Gogh museums. Of course, don't forget there is that IAmsterdam sign all visitors have been told is a must to visit and photograph!<br />
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<a href="http://wheninamsterdam-omyamsterdamtours.blogspot.com/2014/10/amsterdam-indoor-food-market-foodhallen.html" target="_blank">FoodHallen</a>: indoor food market open 7 days.<br />
I am not a great fan of the Food Hallen. Mostly because it is not in my immediate neighborhood. Yes, us Amsterdammers are fiercely micro-local.<br />
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In Winter I do admit the FoodHallen comes into its own. It is located in the old tram depot and there is a range of bites to satisfy all tastes. Do be mindful of peak times lunch on Saturday and Sunday demonstrate the eternal Amsterdam problem - there is never enough space.<br />
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<b>World Famous Rock Pop events in December</b><br />
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These listing have been added to make you salivate. Most of these events were sold out within minutes of the tickets release. Prince, the wonderful eccentric is the only one who has not released tickets yet. There will be black market ticket sellers about. You all know the risks but where there is a will there is a way. So the saying goes.<br />
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<i>Check out the music institutions of</i><br />
- <a href="http://www.ziggodome.nl/" target="_blank">Ziggo Dome</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.bimhuis.nl/en/" target="_blank">Bimhuis</a> - jazz<br />
- <a href="https://www.paradiso.nl/" target="_blank">Paradiso</a> - bands and djs on smaller stages<br />
- <a href="https://www.melkweg.nl/" target="_blank">Melkweg</a> - similar to Paradiso<br />
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Find out about more Dutch world hits you didn't know were Dutch on our <a href="http://wheninamsterdam-omyamsterdamtours.blogspot.com/2011/11/taste-of-dutch-music-amsterdam.html" target="_blank">blog entry</a>.<br />
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<b>So many Museum Exhibitions your nose could bleed</b><br />
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If you haven't heard we love our museums in Amsterdam. Winter is a great time to visit our historical and cultural institutions with out the high season crowds. We have only placed a selection below of the exhibitions we found interesting.<br />
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<a href="http://www.hermitage.nl/en/" target="_blank">Hermitage Amsterdam</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en" target="_blank">Van Gogh Museum</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.stedelijk.nl/en" target="_blank">Stedelijk</a> (Contemporary Art)<br />
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<a href="https://www.amsterdammuseum.nl/en" target="_blank">Amsterdam Museum</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tropenmuseum.nl/" target="_blank">Tropenmuseum</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.rembrandthuis.nl/en/" target="_blank">Rembrandt House</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.foam.org/" target="_blank">Foam</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.jhm.nl/english" target="_blank">Jewish Historical Museum</a><br />
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<a href="http://tassenmuseum.nl/en/" target="_blank">Museum of Bags and Purses</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.museumvanloon.nl/" target="_blank">Museum Van Loon</a><br />
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<a href="http://deappel.nl/" target="_blank">De Appel</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is easy to think of St Martin's Day as the Halloween of Europe. Halloween is not a great festivel in Amsterdam. Halloween is normally celebrated by adults as a great reason to have a party, dance and drink. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An important part of the walk is singing songs. There are traditional songs and children make up their own nonsensical rhymes. A traditional a song is: </span><br />
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<em style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Leg de pannenkoeken op het vuur.</em> (and put the pancakes on)</div>
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<em style="background: 0px 0px; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">We hebben al zo lang gelopen </em>(We've been walking for so long)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Known as St Martin of Tours he was originally a Roman solider. He later become a monk who became famous for his kindness, living a simple life. The most famous tale is when on a cold winter's night in a snow storm he came across a beggar. He gave the beggar his clock and saved him from certain death. St Martin is known as a friend of children and the patron of the poor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">St Martin's day also marks the beginning of Winter. The date of the 11 November represents the end of the agrarian year and beginning of harvest. Traditionally, animals are butchered and the first of the years wine is ready to drink. It is also the beginning of Advent. Advent is the Christian period of preparation for Christmas. Many Christians will fast during this period. Hence some people refer to it as St Martin's Lent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If in Amsterdam on 11 November listen out for the voices of children.. They will be singing with their lanterns in the darkness of the early evening.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogged.com/blogs/when-in-amsterdam.html"><img alt="When in Amsterdam... - Blogged" border="0" src="http://www.blogged.com/icons/vn_kierenm3_1554615.gif" title="When in Amsterdam... - Blogged" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319085811466647213noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3702157 4.895167899999933152.2151142 4.5724443999999327 52.5253172 5.2178913999999335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-68023624293376254932015-11-09T05:58:00.002+01:002015-11-10T03:01:16.572+01:00Rijksmuseum looks to ban photos<a href="http://omyamsterdamtours.com/" target="_blank">When in Amsterdam</a> the <a href="https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/" target="_blank">Rijksmuseum</a> has started a new campaign. The campaign #startdrawing is encouraging people to take the time to draw what they see when visiting the museum. This is a great thing to do when you are in Amsterdam.<br />
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Today museums are filled with people taking photos with their smartphone and exchanging their experiences on social media. The museum experience seems to have become superficial and fleeting battling the endless connectivity and distractions of social media.<br />
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As Wim Pijber, general director of the Rijksmuseum explains, 'In our busy lives we don't always realize how beautiful something can be. We forget how to look really closely. drawing helps because you see more when you draw. People who wan to draw are always welcome in the Rijksmusem.'<br />
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The museum is encouraging people to take the time to draw what they see. Sketching slows the visitor to take the time to perceive the detail of the art and thereby appreciate the art's beauty.<br />
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You don't need to know how to draw because you are seeing things you wish to sketch. You perceive the art differently in this process, Proportions are noticed and you see closer the secret and the skill of the artist. Young children when entering the museum are given and pencil and sketchbook .<br />
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The Rijksmuseum has not banned photos by visitors but this project presents an simple activity to encourage engagement and appreciated of art in this fast and interconnected world.<br />
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When in Amsterdam...enjoy!<br />
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Related post:<br />
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<a href="http://wheninamsterdam-omyamsterdamtours.blogspot.com/2015/11/asia-in-amsterdam-rijksmuseum-exhibition.html" target="_blank">Asia in Amsterdam: a Rijksmuseum exhibition</a><br />
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<a href="http://wheninamsterdam-omyamsterdamtours.blogspot.com/2014/09/rijksmuseum-skip-the-lines-need-to.html" target="_blank">Rijksmuseum critics what you need to know before you visit</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319085811466647213noreply@blogger.com0Museumplein 1, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3584328 4.881579299999998552.3583948 4.8815002999999981 52.358470800000006 4.8816582999999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-27784352644016872152015-11-05T05:18:00.001+01:002015-11-10T03:02:19.148+01:00Asia in Amsterdam: a Rijksmuseum exhibition<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When in Amsterdam...the Rijksmuseum has an exhibition on Asia from the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1599, expeditionary ships return from Asia to Amsterdam laden with goods. This arrival hailed the beginning of Amsterdam as a world power and the arrival of the Dutch Golden Age.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The exhibition </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Asia in Amsterdam: Luxury in the Golden Age </i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">demonstrates the grandeur of Amsterdam and its elite during this period.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Dutch East India Shipping Company (VOC) filled Dutch homes with treasures from Asian settlements. Porcelain, diamonds, spices and silks. From locations such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, China, Japan and of course Indonesia. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The influx of these new goods was overwhelming. Local artisans were influenced by these new goods. They adopted Asian techniques and styles creating works of art that today are considered icons of Dutchness. Delft Blue porcelain is the obvious example.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The volume of goods from trading merchants of the East attracted an influx of immigrants from surrounding European countries. Knowledge and experience accumulated. Advancements were made particularly in ship building and cartography. Amsterdam became <i>the</i> place to go in Europe for Asian goods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This exhibition displays imported Asian luxury goods along side local art. Demonstrating the the clear influence the Asian works had on Dutch life and art during the 17th and 18th Centuries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What the exhibition is missing is artifacts or stories of the normal sailor, trade worker or prostitute. An acknowledgement of the vast number of people associated with this trade that did not possess these luxury items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is the National Museum of the Netherlands but in this time of austerity an exhibition of luxury and grandeur would have greater impact with a tale or two of those that did fully enjoy these treasures from the other side of the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nonetheless, a worthwhile exhibition to visit. Our favorite pieces of the exhibition are below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This letter was one of four issued by the military leader of Japan (Shogun) to the most important member of the Dutch trade delegation. The Dutch were the only European country to trade with the the Japanese for almost 200 years. This relationship can be seen today with Dutch influence in the Japanese language and pieces of Van Gogh's art.</span><br />
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Established in 2013, the TonTon club was part of the revitalization of Amsterdam's Red Light District. The TonTon Club is an old fashioned 80s/90s American style arcade made new. The concept of old computer games, board games, American craft beer and hot dogs was an immediate hit.<br />
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The venture transformed what was a seedy sex paraphernalia store and peep show into a den of hip. TonTon attracted young Amsterdammers to the infamous touristy neighborhood.<br />
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Today, TonTon red light is busy in the evenings. It provides a central location where you can meet, have a game and a drink before heading off to your next location.<br />
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<b>Take 2! TonTon Japanese Style</b><br />
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The success of TonTon Red Light led to a quest for a second location. Space was found in the old Gas factory of Amsterdam's western industrial area that closed down in the late 1960s.<br />
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Since regeneration in the mid 1990s the former gas works has been a hub of creative energy and entrepreneurial spirit. Today it is known as the Westergasfabriek (Western Gas Factory) located in the Westerpark (Western Park) of Amsterdam.<br />
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The new location demanded a new theme and style chosen was crazy Japanese.This was a logical choice. For many decades the Japanese were the center of the global gaming industry. Japanese companies such as Nintendo, Sony and Sega are house hold brands today. They created the classic characters of Sonic the Hedgehog, the Mario Brothers and Zelda.<br />
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TonTon Japanese has the classics but also notable Japanese exports of the late 90s and early 2000s. Think Dance Dance Revolution, Pop n Music and Flip the Table. The larger space equates to more games and a commercial kitchen and bar.<br />
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The bar is a work in progress but food wise the Japanese crazy continues. Japanese/American fusion is the style. Ramen burger and Ramen and brisket are two dishes that you must sample when visiting. Although the bar is not completed at the time of writing milkshake alcoholic drinks are planned.<br />
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If you are in Amsterdam and have children or you are a child at heart visit either locations for guaranteed fun.<br />
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<b>Museumnacht - Museum Night </b><br />
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One night of the year Amsterdam museums are open from 7pm until 2am. Filled with music, drinks, food and special events a great night is had by all. For a full description of this event visit our blog on the issue <a href="http://wheninamsterdam-omyamsterdamtours.blogspot.com/2015/10/amsterdam-museum-night-2015.html" target="_blank">Museumnacht 2015</a><br />
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<b>International Storytelling Festival </b><br />
<i>31 October - 8 November 2015</i><br />
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Local and international storytellers gather in Amsterdam to share in a week long program of activities and performances. Pllek on the north side of Amsterdam is the center for this festival however performances are at different locations through the week. Visit there website for a full list of activities and ticket prices at <a href="http://storytellingfestival.nl/en" target="_blank">Storytelling Festival Amsterdam.</a><br />
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Rooftop Movie Nights Swimming Pool Edition<br />
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For the first time Rooftop movies takes their event to Marnixbad swimming pool. take your swimmers and enjoy food, cocktails, drinks and a movie. Movies are in English. There re only 80 tickets available so get in quick. Tickets can only be bought on line at <a href="http://rooftopmovienights.com/" target="_blank">Rooftop Movie Nights</a>.<br />
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<b>Arrival of Sinterklaas </b><br />
<i>15 November 2015</i><br />
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On the Sunday in the middle of November Saint Nicholas arrives in Amsterdam. This famous Saint whom has become Father Christmas in other countries arrives in Amsterdam in preparation for his birthday on December 5. Thousands of children and their guardians line the streets to catch candy and a gilmpse of the man. Each year 5 tonnes of candy is thrown to the children of Amsterdam on the parade through the city streets. For a full explanation of this strange Northern European Festival that yearly creates controversy visit <a href="http://wheninamsterdam-omyamsterdamtours.blogspot.com/2011/12/dutch-christmas-racist-or-family-affair.html" target="_blank">Dutch Christmas: Racist or Family Affair?</a><br />
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<b>IDFA - International Documentary Film Festival of Amsterdam </b><br />
<i>18 - 29 November 2015</i><br />
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One of the world's leading documentary film festival is held in Amsterdam during November. Innovative documentaries that are highly topical create an internationally diverse and politically committed program. There is an <a href="https://www.idfa.nl/industry/festival/festival-for-english-audience.aspx" target="_blank">English program</a> for films in the English language or with English subtitles. The full program is announced at the end of the first week of November.<br />
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<b>Turn on the Lights</b><br />
<i>19 November 2015</i><br />
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Each year Amsterdam's leading department store turns on their lights for the holiday season. <a href="https://www.debijenkorf.nl/totl-amsterdam" target="_blank">The Bijenkorf </a>on the Dam Square holds an entire event with fireworks and light installations on the square in a countdown to the turning on of their building's lights. The event starts at 7pm.<br />
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<b>Amsterdam Art Weekend</b><br />
<i>26-29 November 2015</i><br />
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A 4 day contemporary art fair. Amsterdam Art weekend brings together galleries, museums and art institutions who offer exhibitions and events. The best of the country's contemporary art scene. Activities are also co-hosted with IDFA the international documentary film festival held at the same time in the city. For a full list of activities visit <a href="http://weekend.amsterdamart.com/" target="_blank">Amsterdam Art Weekend</a>.<br />
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<b>Amsterdam Lights Festival</b><br />
<i> 28 November 2015 until 17 January 2016</i><br />
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Every year in the heart of Winter Amsterdam's old city is transformed into a city of light. 2015's theme is Friendship. Light exhibits of contemporary art are placed throughout the city and can be seen from land or water. For a full list of activities and the light installations visit <a href="http://www.amsterdamlightfestival.com/en/information/the-festival/" target="_blank">Amsterdam Light Festival</a>.<br />
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<b>Meesterlijk</b><br />
<i>27 - 29 November 2015</i><br />
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A 3 day event for design, applied art and food. Sounds fantastic. Meesterlijk is a design fair that celebrates Amsterdam artisans and independent craftsmen and women. The event is held in the Westergasfarbiek in the Western Park of Amsterdam. Unique handmade items will be displayed with food and music. Many items are available for sale. For more information visit <a href="http://www.meesterlijk.nu/inhoud.php?p=1" target="_blank">Meesterlijk Design en Ambacht</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319085811466647213noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3702157 4.895167899999933152.2151142 4.5724443999999327 52.5253172 5.2178913999999335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-31059567218697400582015-10-29T02:44:00.000+01:002015-10-29T03:11:02.546+01:00Rugby World Cup Final Amsterdam: Where to watch in 2015<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://omyamsterdamtours.com/" target="_blank">When in Amsterdam</a>... the city is not rugby mad. However, there are many places to watch the Rugby World Cup in 2015. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a rugby fan's advice on the places that you will find on your google search for places to watch the rugby world cup final in Amsterdam. We also provide tips on different places to watch the Rugby World Cup when in the city.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.belushis.com/" target="_blank">Belushi's</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is the number one search result for where to watch the rugby world cup in Amsterdam. They come up as the top search term due to their London location whom has a relationship with rugby sponsor, Heineken. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Honestly, the bar is narrow, small with nor a lot of seats and limited tables. Drink specials are 2-4-1 Becks beer bottles are good. It is a hostel bar. Not great if you have a large group.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cocosoutback.com/" target="_blank">Coco's Outback</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Location: </i>Thorbekeplein 8-12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A large bar just near the famous square of Rembrandtplein. This place will be the go-to-place for the Australian supporters as it is an Australian theme bar. The All Black supporters will also be there due to the two countries' special connection. Normally, it is filled with expats and South Africa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For atmosphere this will be the place to be. It will be hard to find a seat and the beer is lousy. It does say this on the entrance so the honesty is appreciated. If you can't find a seat retreat to nearby Three Sisters and St James Gate on Rembradtplein. Places these on your map as you will need them especially if you are late when arriving to Cocos.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.cafe-corso.nl/" target="_blank">Cafe Corso </a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><i>Location: </i>O.Z. Achterburgwal 26</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Cafe Corso was for a long time the Rugby Bar in Amsterdam. This is no longer true with a change of management, like many places places in Amsterdam, it thrives on a reputation earned long ago. There is still rugby shirts in the bar area and the place is visited by Rugby people during <a href="http://www.amsterdamsevens.com/" target="_blank">Amsterdam 7s</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.susiessaloon.nl/" target="_blank">Susie's Saloon</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; line-height: 18px;"><i>Location:</i>O.Z Voorburgwal 254</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; line-height: 18px;">The ceiling is decorated in Rugby jerseys. They still sponsor a team in the annual Rugby 7s. Traditionally, a base for the southern Hemisphere supporters especially, New Zealanders. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; line-height: 18px;">Susie's jug/pitcher prices are hard to beat outside the Happy Hours. Happy hour is </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 26px;">3:30pm-6pm and 10:30pm-12am. 7 days a week. </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4a4a4a;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The large smoking room is popular with the differing smokers you would expect to find in Amsterdam.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4a4a4a;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i>Location: </i>Leidseplein 11 </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4a4a4a;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Every city has one or more and you know what they are like. Irish bars, the world around, understand rugby and their supporters. These bars are normally large and can cater to groups. Our pick of the Irish bars of Amsterdam are:</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><i>Location: </i>Paleisestraat 103</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Central location behind the Royal Palace end of the Dam Square. The Management is actually Irish. Good, professional, helpful service. There is normally a rugby shirt on one of the patrons in the locals' corner.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><i>Location: </i>Ferdinand Bolstraat 5</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Located in the Pijp on the edge of Heinekenplein this bar has plenty of space. As it is away from the old centre there are fewer tourists but still easy to access via public transport. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://durtynellys.nl/" target="_blank">Durty Nelly's</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><i>Location: </i> Warmoesstraat 115</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Located in the heart of the Red Light District this is a hostel bar with space. Good drink specials and plenty of screens for a good vantage point of the rugby.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">My pick would be the downstairs area of <a href="http://cafebatavia.nl/" target="_blank">Cafe Batavia 1920</a>. <i>Location: </i>Prins Hendrikkade 85</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16.12px;">.</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> A smokers area canal side a short distance from Amsterdam's Centraal Station. The drink prices are reasonable</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> and there are more locals at this central place. A word of warning space is limited.</span><br />
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If the movie is in English it will be in English with Dutch subtitles. However, if it is another language there are still Dutch subtitles.<br />
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This makes it difficult for those not fluent in Dutch to appreciate non-English films.<br />
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Katie Cook is the organizer of Ex-Pat Films. Living in Amsterdam Katie realized she missed watching foreign movies. A few times a month she organizers the screening of foreign movies with English subtitles.<br />
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Movies are selected by Katie, normally from prominent film festivals. Local regulars also have input in the selection but Katie admits that it is often what she would like to see.<br />
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The movies are screened from Fall to Spring. The Venue is at <a href="http://www.lab111.nl/" target="_blank">Lab 111</a> only 10 minutes walk from Leidseplein in Oud West (Old West). Films start at 8:45pm but be sure to get their early.<br />
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Lab 111 has a restaurant and a bar. Arrive early for some food or a drink before the movie.<br />
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Their program of dates and movies to be screened can be found on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ExPatsCinema/events" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.<br />
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When in Amsterdam...enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;">In 1971 filming took place in one day on two locations. The first location was the famous Marege Brug, the Skinny Bridge. Here the body of Mrs. Whistler is lifted out of the water as a tourist boat goes past. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;">Overlooking the scene is the characters responsible for the death. In the back of the scene James Bond in his yellow Triumph car arrives in Amsterdam. The bridge and the tourist boats that pass have barely changed over the years.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;">The second location is the picturesque Reguliersgracht. This canal is normally visited by canal cruises and described as the 7 bridges. At the residence of number 36 and number 34 scenes were shot of Sean Connery's arrival as an under cover diamond smuggler. The residences are still there with only minor changes to the facades.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;">Amsterdam is famous for diamonds. If you are interested in these precious</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;">stones visit </span><a href="https://www.gassan.com/en" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Gassan Diamonds</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;"> and take the free tour of the polishing and cutting areas.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The National Release Date for Spectre in the Netherlands is October 30 2015. The best place is view the movie is in the historic <a href="https://www.pathe.nl/bioscoop/tuschinski" target="_blank">Tuschinski Theater</a> in the heart of Amsterdam's historic city.<br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;">When in Amsterdam...enjoy!</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319085811466647213noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3702157 4.895167899999933152.2151142 4.5724443999999327 52.5253172 5.2178913999999335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-77897667711970600752015-10-25T12:06:00.000+01:002015-10-26T17:59:09.832+01:00Amsterdam Museum Night 2015<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://omyamsterdamtours.com/" target="_blank">When in Amsterdam</a>...every year the Museums open until 2am. In 2015 Amsterdam's Museum Night is on November 7. Here we answer all of your questions and provide you tips on how to have an awesome experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A cultural festival that aims to attract young people to the cultural institutions of Amsterdam. Special events are organised and run by young people to create a unique annual event. Think music, food and fantastic one off events all run by the youth of the Netherlands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tickets for Amsterdam Museum Night are available through their website <a href="http://museumnacht.amsterdam/" target="_blank">MuseumNachtAmsterdam</a>. Tickets can also be purchased over the paylogic phone system. There will be a charge of .45c/minute. Phone Number is 0900 900 500</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please note that the participating Museums <b>do not sell</b> the tickets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18.50 euro</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This ticket that provides you:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">entry to the 53 participating venues from 7pm until 2am</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Discount on a 24 hour GVB Transportation card that provides you transportation on Amsterdam Trams and Metro system. This can be purchased only at AKO store at Amsterdam Centraal Train Station</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Free use of the shuttle bus that run between Museumplein/Heersterveld/Vrolik Museum and Museumplein. This bus runs from 7pm until 2:30am</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15% discount on the use of Amsterdam Electric Taxis</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Discount Entry to various Amsterdam clubs for the night.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One free entrance to participating museums before the end of 2015.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go via <b>bicycle</b> to help you cover areas quickly.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Less is more</b>. Don't try and do too many museums.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit the <b>smaller museums</b> where there are fewer people.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Have a general plan</b>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit the <b>Portuguese Synagogue</b>. A perennial favorite with the 17th Century temple is lite with 1000 natural candles.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every year we have our group meet at our apartment</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for a home cooked dinner and a few drinks. We review the different events and each person says which place we would like to visit. A route is then created. We avoid the big museum on the Museumplein because of the long lines and large crowds. We jump on our bicycles and head off into the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is an example of what we did on <a href="http://wheninamsterdam-omyamsterdamtours.blogspot.com/2012/11/amsterdam-museum-night-2012-diary.html" target="_blank">previous year's Museum Night Party</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is one of our favourite festivals of the year. If you are in Amsterdam on the evening of the 7th of November Museum Night is a must do.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08843815150760091789noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3702157 4.895167899999933152.2151142 4.5724443999999327 52.5253172 5.2178913999999335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-56797822285384860982015-03-03T03:06:00.001+01:002015-03-03T03:09:16.322+01:00$28 000 Cheese Slicer Stolen in AmsterdamWhen in Amsterdam...there is no shortage of cheese. The country is the largest exporter of cheese in the world. This means there is no shortage of cheese cutters and slicers.<br />
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Over the weekend the world's most expensive cheese cutter was taken from the Cheese Museum in Amsterdam, <a href="http://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/opmerkelijk/duurste-kaasschaaf-ter-wereld-gestolen" target="_blank">RTL Nieuwes</a> reports.<br />
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The cheese slicer is valued at 25 000 euros or 28 000 US dollars. The kitchen implement is highly valued because it was designed by Argentinian jeweller <span style="background-color: white; font-family: graphik-web; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Rodrigo Otazu and the piece contains</span> the 220 Gassan diamonds. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: graphik-web;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">Otazu jewellery has been worn by stars such as Madonna, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: graphik-web;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">The cheese cutter was in the exhibition of the Amsterdam Cheese Museum which is metres from the world famous Anne Frank House. The expensive implement was locked in a display case. A worker alerted police to the robbery at the end of the work day once the empty cabinet was discovered.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: graphik-web;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">Video footage is reported to expose two suspects braking the display case and fleeing the scene with the cheese slicer and of course some cheese. The suspects remain at large and anony-mouse.</span></span></span><br />
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When in Amsterdam..be careful when parking. This Fiat 500 was parked into the canal in Amsterdam's old city centre. The driver had borrowed the car from his mother. The person then asked a friend to park the car as he directed the new driver of his mother's car.<br />
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Amsterdam has a special division of the Fire Department to respond to vehicles that park in the 100 kilometres of Amsterdam canals. Amsterdam has 4 full time divers who are 24 hour standby, the only city in the country to have this capability.<br />
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Many canal tour operators claim that 1 car a week fall into the canals. They espuse this figure on their recorded messages that accompany many tours. That is 52 per year! The Fire Department reports the number is closer to 35 per year.<br />
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Amsterdam is a city famous for bicycles. Estimates are that there are more bicycles in Amsterdam than people. Officials figures are approximately 800 000. More optimistic figures are around 1 million.<br />
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It is no wonder that 12 000 to 15 000 bicycles are pulled out of Amsterdam canals every year. Many of these bikes fall into the canals during common periods of gusty winds. Many bikes are also thrown into the canals by weekend party goers that take their fun to Amsterdammers boats.<br />
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Throughout Amsterdam history the canals of Amsterdam has provided endless beauty but also danger.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319085811466647213noreply@blogger.com0Amsterdam, Netherlands52.3702157 4.895167899999933152.2151142 4.5724443999999327 52.5253172 5.2178913999999335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8959855090534685859.post-87531442724928924462015-03-02T11:04:00.001+01:002015-03-02T11:07:37.568+01:00Luxury Yacht capsizes in Amsterdam business district<br />
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When in Amsterdam... a capsized luxury boat has been in placed in the middle of Amsterdam's Business district.<br />
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Located on the Gustav Mahler Square the boat is an art piece by Leonard van Munster <a href="http://www.parool.nl/parool/nl/12/CULTUUR/article/detail/3877066/2015/03/02/Gekapseisd-schip-op-het-Mahlerplein-op-de-Zuidas.dhtml" target="_blank">Het Parool</a> reports.<br />
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For many years the artist wished to places a piece of art work on the square but received no funding from businesses in the area.<br />
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Van Munster's capsized boat is called Fortuna after the Roman Goddess of fortune and misfortune. The capsized boat is placed in front of the offices of the nation's third largest bank. ABN Amro was nationalized during the financial crisis because of misfortune.<br />
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The critique of fast money and extravagant possessions like luxury yachts is not lost on the neighbourhood.<br />
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It is obvious why van Munster did not receiving funding from the business heavyweights who occupy the area.<br />
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What is interesting is that van Munster gained approval to place his art at a location where it would most resonate.<br />
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The art work will remain during the period of Lent. Got to love Amsterdam!<br />
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