Monthly Archives: May 2011

10 RULES ON HOW TO RIDE A BIKE IN AMSTERDAM

1. Mind walking tourists; 2. Keep an eye on the road signs; 3. Use a map to avoid getting lost; 4. Ring your bell to make yourself heard; 5. Lock your bike to a permanent structure; 6. Always cross a … Continue reading

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DE WESTERTOREN

In the diary of her life during the Second World War, Anne Frank wrote that she could hear the bells of the Westerkerk. Indeed, the Anne Frank House is just a stone’s throw away from Amsterdam’s — no, Holland’s — most … Continue reading

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KOSEBASI TURKISH RESTAURANT

De luxe Turkse franchiseketen Kosebasi heeft op 28 maart 2011 haar deuren geopend. De keten breidt zich sinds 2006 internationaal uit met vestigingen in o.a. Dubai en Sao Paulo en is al vele malen geroemd. Je eet hier traditioneel Zuid-Anatolische … Continue reading

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TOYS SHOPS

1. INTERTOYS – Heiligeweg 26-28 – phone 6383356 2. GONE WITH THE WIND (Wooden toys) – Vijzelstraat 22 – phone 4230230 3. DE BEESTENWINKEL – Staalstraat 26 – phone 623 1805

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Classical Carriages

Simply the best in stylish transport in the city. Romantic and authentic. Illuminated by candlelight. Available on short notice.  06 2460 7426

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