Golden Bend Shop: A Hidden World of Porcelain

Golden Bend Shop: A Hidden World of Porcelain

Golden Bend Shop: A Hidden World of Porcelain Golden Bend is a small shop on the Herengracht that is easily overlooked. When you go down the stairs, you enter a room filled with porcelain, stacked almost to the ceiling. You will find here tableware from the nineteenth...
Christmas Markets in Amsterdam Winter Magic in the City

Christmas Markets in Amsterdam Winter Magic in the City

Christmas Markets in Amsterdam Winter Magic in the City Each December, Amsterdam transforms into a charming winter wonderland with two Christmas markets, each with its own unique atmosphere. Ice-skating enthusiasts head to Museumplein, while those looking for both...
Discover the Best Organic and Farmers’ Markets in Amsterdam

Discover the Best Organic and Farmers’ Markets in Amsterdam

Discover the Best Organic and Farmers’ Markets in Amsterdam The best spots in Amsterdam to shop for fresh, local, and organic produce are organic You are in luck, because the city is home to an impressive selection of farmers’ markets. Popular Noordermarkt...
Best English-Language Bookstores for Expats and Tourists

Best English-Language Bookstores for Expats and Tourists

Best English-Language Bookstores for Expats and Tourists Amsterdam has long been a haven for book lovers, and English-speaking readers are particularly well catered for. The city has several bookstores that specialize in English titles. Two of these shops focus...
Visit Bartolotti Huis and See Where Wealthy Merchants Lived

Visit Bartolotti Huis and See Where Wealthy Merchants Lived

Visit Bartolotti Huis and See Where Wealthy Merchants Lived In the 17th century, Amsterdam merchants liked to boast about their wealth. Therefore, they commissioned the construction of opulent canal houses to display their wealth and status. Most are now used as...