Discover the Homo Monument a Tribute in Pink Granite

Discover the Homo Monument a Tribute in Pink Granite

Discover the Homo Monument a Tribute in Pink Granite A pink granite triangle straddles the square behind the Westerkerk in Amsterdam. It symbolizes the sign homosexuals were forced to wear during Nazi occupation. This monument commemorates gay men and lesbians who...
SAIL Amsterdam the Ultimate Guide for a Maritime Festival

SAIL Amsterdam the Ultimate Guide for a Maritime Festival

SAIL Amsterdam the Ultimate Guide for a Maritime Festival Are you in love with ships, the sea and everything maritime? Be sure to visit SAIL Amsterdam. This is unique maritime festival takes place at the end of August once every five years. Five days long, Amsterdam...
Why You Need to Try this Dutch Hair Salon Snack

Why You Need to Try this Dutch Hair Salon Snack

Why You Need to Try this Dutch Hair Salon Snack Did you know that you can eat a hair salon? That’s to say, sort of. Kapsalon is the Dutch word for a hair salon. You might be wondering if the Dutch have gone mad. Don’t worry; they haven’t. Kapsalon is a fast food...
How to Order French Fries in Dutch

How to Order French Fries in Dutch

How to Order French Fries in Dutch For some, fries are a basic necessity, but how do you order them in Dutch? Do you have to learn Dutch to do so? Ever thought about learning Dutch? Maybe you’ve heard it in a movie or while biking through Amsterdam and thought, is...
What to Do in Sarphati park: Tips for a Visit

What to Do in Sarphati park: Tips for a Visit

What to Do in Sarphati park: Tips for a Visit Amsterdam is the city of canals, museums, and lively terraces, but also of many tourists. Sometimes you just want to escape the crowds for a while. Sarphati park is the perfect peaceful spot to catch your breath. The park...