Exploring One of Amsterdam’s Hidden Gems: Straat Museum
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Exploring One of Amsterdam’s Hidden Gems: Straat Museum

BySteff

While famous art museums like the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum attract thousands of visitors, the inspiring Straat Museum is a lesser-known gem. Amsterdam is known for its bicycles, beautiful canals, and historic architecture, but it is also a city that holds artistic surprises around every corner. The Straat Museum is a museum dedicated to…

Local’s Guide for an Amazing 3 Day Amsterdam Itinerary
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Local’s Guide for an Amazing 3 Day Amsterdam Itinerary

BySteff

We lived in Amsterdam for the past 6 years so we have crafted a list of essentials when friends and family visited over the years. Amsterdam is easily one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Get out of the touristy center and walk the beautiful canals and explore everything this historic city has to…

Airbnb Amsterdam Regels (Rules) explained in 4 easy steps
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Airbnb Amsterdam Regels (Rules) explained in 4 easy steps

BySteff

Inflation has hit everyone hard this year so if you are looking for an easy side hustle to make some side income (bijverdienste); Rent out your apartment on Airbnb! We gained around €9,000 in extra gross income in 2022 and are well on our way to the same in 2023! We own a two bedroom and we were…

Best Doggy Day Care and Pet Sitting Sites in the Netherlands
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Best Doggy Day Care and Pet Sitting Sites in the Netherlands

BySteff

When moving to a new country, it can be overwhelming to find a pet sitting or doggy day care that you can trust. In the Netherlands, there are a few sites that help with the process of finding a trustworthy pet sitter or doggie daycare. Whether you are looking for someone to walk your fur…

Best 25 Breakfast and Brunch Amsterdam by Neighborhood
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Best 25 Breakfast and Brunch Amsterdam by Neighborhood

BySteff

There is nothing like brunch with your friends on a sunny Saturday/Sunday morning.  Amsterdam is an explosion of brunch locations that are very popular, especially during the summer on sunny days. Here is a list of my favorite best brunch Amsterdam places across the city by neighborhood listed below. Here is our interactive google map…

9 Things I wish I knew before moving to another country
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9 Things I wish I knew before moving to another country

BySteff

Six years ago, I moved to the Netherlands and signed a new work contract before I ever even visited the country! It was a downright terrifying experience but one I would repeat over and over. Moving to another country is a wild adventure of self-discovery. It is completely freeing and terrifying to know no one…