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Amsterdam guide service

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Since most of the houses are narrow, there isn’t much space for the staircases either, they are also narrow and steep. Which made it difficult to bring merchandise or furniture up to the higher floors. This is why the buildings have a hoist. Can you see the rope suspended from one of them?

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Amsterdam reflections. Have you planned your trip to Amsterdam?

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delftstreets

Thursday is market day in Delft. Do you like to visit markets during your travels too?

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guide service amsterdam

Happy Easter?

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dutch countryside

A bicycle tour in Waterland, the area north of Amsterdam is always a pleasure! There are quaint towns like Broek in Waterland and Durgerdam. The area is dotted with lakes and waterways, hence the name Waterland. Discover the area with a local guide.

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countryside

Cycling in the countryside. Beware of the sheep.

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windmills

In the 17th C there were more than 10000 windmills in the Netherlands. They were used for drainage and industrial purposes: saw mills, oil mills, paper mills etc. Nowadays there are still over a thousand windmills. About 25% still function, the rest have been converted into restaurants or houses, like this mill on the outskirts of Weesp.

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amsterdam bike tour

With over 22.9 million bicycles in the Netherlands, there are more bicycles than inhabitants. The Dutch have on average 1.3 bicycles per person (in the USA 0.3). Most of the country is flat and there are 37,000 km (almost 23,000 miles) of bike paths, which makes it a good destination for bicycle tours. In 2019 the Dutch travelled a whopping 17.6 billion km (almost 11 billion miles) by bike, 25% of all traffic movement is done by bicycle. Join me on a biketour! Info in the bio.

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citytrip

Saturday morning walk.

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biketour

The Western islands. At the beginning of the 17th century 3 islands were created on the West side of Amsterdam; the front island, middle island and aft island. Today they are known as the Bickerseiland, Prinseneiland and Realeneiland. They used to house the wharfs and storehouses of the Dutch West India Company, and in the 18th century salt stores, fish smokehouses and tanneries. Nowadays it is a nice residential area with hidden gardens.

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amsterdam streets

The best way to explore Amsterdam is to walk. Join me on a walking tour of the city centre, the Jordaan area or the Western Islands.

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herengracht

The oldest house on Herengracht. At the beginning of the 17th century the city of Amsterdam was expanded by digging the famous canal belt. A small canal that had been dug in 1585 was enlarged in 1612 and given the name Herengracht( gentlemen’s canal). The house with the green shutters was built in 1590 and is now the oldest residence on the canal.

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summer in the city

Summertime! Amsterdam consist for more than 25% of waterways. There are approx. 100 kms of canals, there is the Amstel and the IJ. And there are lakes like the Gaasperplas and the Sloterplas. To the East of the city there is the Markermeer, part of the bigger IJsselmeer. In the lake artificial islands have been created that form a new part of the city called IJburg. On the other side of the lake is the quaint village called Durgerdam.

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zuiderkerk

The Zuiderkerk(southern-church). This church was the first church to be built at the beginning of the 17th century especially for protestant worship. The architect was Hendrick de Keijser. After the ‘Alteration’ of 1578 when the catholic government of the city was replaced by a protestant government the catholic churches were converted into places of worship for the protestants. Catholics were no longer allowed to openly worship at the time, instead they used ‘schuilkerken’ , hidden churches.

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dutch street food

Amsterdam street food. At many locations in the city you can find these fish carts. They sell, amongst other things, the famous Dutch herring. In the 14th century a man called Willem Beukelsz thought up a way to keep the fish longer fresh, the gutting or gibbing of the herring. This enabled the fishermen to stay longer at sea. The fish was salted ( and nowadays frozen) and then matured slowly. So we eat them raw, with chopped onions and/or pickles. During the months of June, July and August you can find the Hollandse nieuwe, a herring that has at a fat percentage of at least 16% and is gutted, salted and filleted in the traditional Dutch way.

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amsterdam houseboats

Ever wondered what it’s like to live on a houseboat? The houseboat museum on the Prinsengracht is the place to go! A former cargo ship built at the beginning of the 20th century called Hendrika Maria is now a cosy living space open to the public on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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amsterdam flower market

Most people have heard about the floating flower market on the Singel. However, more flowers and plants can be found on the Monday market on the Amstelveld. Don’t miss this market!

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A day in the Dutch countryside. This museum windmill called de Breek can be found in the Etersheimer Braakpolder. The polder which was created in 1632 is located between Edam and Hoorn. Here you can find the lowest point in the Province North Holland: 6,60 meters ( 21,7 ft) below the sea level! After the flooding disaster of January 1916 the clay from this polder was used to rebuild and fortify the dike along the Zuiderzee. The nearby Beemster polder is famous for its cheese and we found a cheese vending machine! The cafe les deux ponts made a great stop for coffee and apple pie.

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A short drive from Amsterdam you find the Gooi area, where at this time of the year you can admire the heather in bloom.

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walkingtouramsterdam

Amsterdam almshouses are hidden gems. They were built by wealthy citizens for former workers or for widows and orphans. This one, the ‘Raepenhofje’ , is one of the oldest and most authentic courtyards, built in 1648 by Pieter Adriaensz. Raep, who was the treasurer of the city.

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amsterdam view

The St. Nicholas church is the 3rd church in Amsterdam dedicated to the patron saint of sailors. The first church, built at the beginning of the 14th C, was converted into a calvinist church after the Alteration of 1578 and is now known as the Old church. When in the 17th and 18th C it wasn’t possible for catholics to openly worship, a canal house belonging to a rich merchant was used as a ‘schuilkerk’ or hidden church. The building still exists and now houses the Onze lieve heer op solder (our Lord in the attic) museum. The church you see on this photo was built at the end of the 19th C in neo-baroque style.

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amsterdam walking tour

As Dutch as apple pie. When visiting the Noordermarkt, don’t forget to stop at Winkel 43 for coffee and apple pie!

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rotterdam

Rotterdam skyline reflected. The new depot of the Boijmans museum in Rotterdam will be inaugurated in less than a month.. The building is 39,5 meters tall, and on the roof there are 75 birch trees and around 20 pine trees. The 151.000 artifacts are stored on 6 floors. The 1664 glass panels reflect the surroundings.

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Traditions. The ladies in this photo are wearing the traditional costume of Volendam, a fishing village on the IJsselmeer, a short drive from Amsterdam.

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Rotterdam skyline. A view on the Erasmus bridge, the Noordereiland and Zuid.

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The Oude Kerk (Old church) was built on the spot where in the 13th C a wooden chapel had been erected. The church was consecrated at the beginning of the 14th C and was dedicated to St Nicolas, the patron saint of sailors. After the Alteratie (reformation) in 1578 the church became a protestant church and the name was changed. Nowadays the church is a centre for art and heritage.

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Sunday morning walk.

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dordrecht

Dordrecht originated at the beginning of the 11th C at the confluence of the Merwede and Thuredrith rivers. Dordrecht was given city rights in 1220, which makes it the oldest city in Holland. Due to its location between Rotterdam and Antwerp Dordrecht became a trade city. Wool, cloth, grain, timber and wine were the goods that were traded. Its ‘Golden Age’ was between 1350-1450. Between 1368 and 1806 the coins of Holland were minted in the city. During the 80 Years war with Spain (1568-1648) Dordrecht played an important role: in 1572 representatives of 12 cities gathered in Dordrecht to join together in the struggle against Philips II of Spain. They decided to support William of Orange and recognized him as Stadhouder, earning Dordrecht the nickname ‘birthplace of the Netherlands’. Dordrecht boasts more than 1000 listed buildings and is wel worth a visit! Don’t miss the exhibition ‘In het licht van Cuyp’ at the Dordrechts museum (till March 6th 2022).

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Ever wondered what it’s like to live on a houseboat? The houseboat museum on the Prinsengracht is the place to go! A former cargo ship built at the beginning of the 20th century called Hendrika Maria is now a cosy living space open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday.

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zwolle

Have you been to Zwolle? As one of the former members of the Hanseatic League this city is full of history.

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happywomensday

Happy international women’s day! Another 15 days to go before the start of the Keukenhof/ tulip season. Keukenhof will be open from March 23rd till May 14th this year. Have you booked your tickets yet?

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