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May 26th, 2008

Fast food from a machine in Amsterdam

Just when you thought fast food couldn’t get any more efficient: the Dutch chain Febo offers burgers, croquettes, chicken wings and more… all out of vending machines. There are over 20 Febo locations in Amsterdam, and over 50 in the Netherlands.
Photo source: personal collection

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March 10th, 2008

Organic deliciousness at an Amsterdam market

Mmmmmm… cheese. I love it. Check out any food market in Europe and you’re likely to discover dozens of varieties you’ve never tried before.
This was definitely true for me on my first trip to Amsterdam’s famous Noordermarkt. This organic farmer’s market is located in the Jordaan quarter of Amsterdam and takes place rain or shine […]

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February 25th, 2008

Amsterdam’s hidden church

Amongst the girls in the windows of Amsterdam’s red light district, visitors can make an unexpected discovery. The Amstelkring Museum is a preserved 17th-century home with a most unusual upstairs. A Catholic church, aptly named Our Lord in the Attic, is hidden inside this unassuming house. The church dates to the Reformation, when Catholics were […]

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April 27th, 2007

Summer Concerts in Amsterdam

Head over to Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s largest and most famous park, for some FREE entertainment this summer.
The Openluchttheater (open-air theater) which is located right at the center of the park stages all kinds of free performances throughout the month of June.

If you are traveling with a child, visit on a Wednesday for child-oriented shows
Like to dance? […]

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