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Amsterdam - Spotted by Locals
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Amsterdam cityblog with travel tips from real locals.
We hope to contribute a bit to a better world: experiencing a city the local way is good for intercultural understanding, and good for the world!
Recent Posts
Kaassie Kaassie – Cheese and meats galore
There’s not much to say about this spot except that it is the ideal place to get something to get a ‘broodje’ (dutch for sandwich or bread roll) with anything you can imagine! You can choose the sandwich filling of your choice whic...
Oosterpark – Peace and quiet
The Oosterpark is a really nice park in the Eastern part of the city. This part of the city is up and coming and so is the park. It used to be a bit dodgy but its getting used more and more by the people that live in the area and habitatants of Amst...
Stamppotje – Typically Dutch Stall
The moment IJscuypje opened its doors it has been a great success and popular even since. The stall is located next to the Albert Cuyp market, and this is also where it gets its name from. IJscuypje is the place to be for your ideal summer desert: I...
Paradiso – Pop temple for a good (flowerpower) party!
Paradiso in the seventies: think flowerpower! Paradiso is set in an old church, with 3 dance areas. The main room is huge and has a surrounding wooden balcony on the second floor to get a better view, which also gives you a majestic feeling. In the ...
Café Proust – Relaxing market hangout
The cosy Café Proust is located on the charming Noordermarkt, right in the middle of the great atmosphere of the Jordaan and it’s many daily markets. The interior can be described as no-nonsense, modern and cosy. In fact, Proust recently got ...
BLOND – Happy faces at BLOND!
De Pijp is lucky to have the BLOND Flagship Store in it’s shopping area. This popular Dutch design can be found in almost every cozy, kitschy house in Holland. The huge cups and mugs for tea with happy, and mostly funny, paintings always turn...

