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- Ajax Experience
- Bitter… balls?
- A Clockwork Orange
- Rivalry and Christmas trees
- Empty farms, crowded cities
- A step behind the Scandinavians
- Senseless slaughter
- Who wants to be a trillionaire?
- Sticks and stones
- Amsterdam calendar of events
- The price of complaining
- Shhhh! The Dutch are listening!
- Liquorice and cheese
- Chardongay
- Caffeine nation
- Waste not, want not
- The Weed Pass
- Space oddity
- Royal fortunes
- Orphaned bikes
- Oldest national anthem
- KLM in search of its Dutch roots
- High times in Holland
- Gare du Nord
- Enemy of the state
- Dutch gifts (1)
- Dutch cuisine (1)
- Crisis? What crisis?
- Bike heaven
- Beetle
- Act like a local (1)
- Miraculous Amsterdam
- Cash or credit?
- Dutch crooners
- Red Light streets
- Striking out in the Red Light District
- Ajax: the most loved and loathed club in Holland
- Menus: lunch v. dinner
- Have your say
- Toasting in Dutch
- In Your Pocket video guides
- A farewell to pints
- Pilots as wingmen
- Dutch courage
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The price of complaining
The Dutch love to complain, especially about money and the weather. Despite of the fact that many daily products like bread, milk, cheese, eggs and beer are 10% cheaper than in neighbouring countries, they love to gripe about the cost of a trip to the supermarket.... -
Bitter… balls?
The name bitterballen, or bitter balls, conjures up all kinds of images and not entirely wholesome ideas from sour edibles hardly fit for consumption to a sex toy you might find in the Red Light district.... -
Cash or credit?
That the Dutch are a frugal lot has never been up for debate, but, as it turns out, this affects your lifestyle as much as it does theirs.... -
Crisis? What crisis?
Of the 12.6 million Dutch who went on holiday last year, almost half chose to spend time in their own country.... -
Ajax Experience
Although Ajax is no longer the great international power it once was, Amsterdam’s football club is at the top of the table in the Dutch league and is still extremely popular with football tourists....
Glühwein & Poffertjes
It’s hard to believe that six months have passed since we printed our first issue of Amsterdam In Your Pocket back in June. The old adage ‘time flies when you’re having fun’ seems to hold true and although we’ve traded our sunny canalside seats at summer terraces for glühwein (mulled wine) and poffertjes (small Dutch pancakes) at holiday markets and ice skating rinks, the Dutch capital is no less alluring to us. Although the weather isn’t to everyone’s liking, including the Dutch, there are plenty of places to escape the biting wind and the bone-chilling damp. We always recommend a lazy day spent at an age-old brown bar, but if you’re a bit more ambitious than a slothful travel writer who maybe enjoys his beer a little too much, then try one of the ice skating rinks on Museumplein, Leidseplein or the Westergasfabriek for some winter sport and Amsterdam atmosphere. If football is more your speed then find the ideal bar to watch a match, visit the Arena for an Ajax game or head over to the new Ajax Experience on Rembrandt Square. Finally, if the touristy inner city doesn’t appeal to you then take a free ferry to Noord and experience a little-known district that will impress with both its natural beauty and cutting-edge architecture.Our Amsterdam Highlights
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Heineken Experience
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Van Gogh Museum
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The Old Church
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Heineken The City
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NDSM-werf
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Hotel Vondel
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Beer Temple
The word temple isn’t mere hyperbole. If you’re into American craft brews you might just be tempted to drop to your knees in awe and reverence at the sight of the huge blackboard that lists hundreds of beers by such brewing heavyweights as Samuel Adams, Saranac, Anchor, Brooklyn and Flying Dog. Read on
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Melkweg
Melkweg isn’t so much a club as it is an institution in the Amsterdam nightlife scene. This former milk factory is now home to two clubs, one hall called the Oude Zaal for smaller shows and the Max which can accommodate 1,500 people, as well as a gallery, café, theatre, a tearoom and a cinema. Read on
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The Rembrandt House Museum
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I'm so happy I found this place when I went to Amsterdam! They have everything you could possibly want if you're a vintage lover from vintage to beautiful vintage inspired clothing....Heineken Experience
Although Heineken is not my beer i really liked this tour. What i found remarkable is that no Dutch people were on the tour? They drink other stuff or....Slainte Irish Pub
During our stay in Amsterdam we visited this Irish Pub Slainte one morning for breakfast when we were treated very badly by the staff at the pub....Café Flinck
This establishment has the best Croquettes in all of Amsterdam. My family and I were in Amsterdam August September and early October....Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Best hotel in town make sure you try the Japanese restaurant. Even the view is amazing!...Amsterdam voor Vijf Duiten per Dag
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Best Bar in that area of Amsterdamn!!! I went there in 2007 and they treated me and my freinds like Royalty! Loved the owner and the staff....NJOY!
We had a fantastic time there! The bar staff were really friendly and recommended lots of lovely local restaurants! Two lengthy visits on two consecutive nights....Landmarkt Amsterdam
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