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Amsterdam Queen’s Day: A Party for Your Bucket List

What country has a national holiday for a massive birthday party? The Netherlands! That day is today, 30th April, Queen's Day or Konninginnedag. One of my favorite days in Amsterdam! Koninginnedag dates back to 1885...first on 31 August for Queen Wilhelmina's birthday, it then moved to it's current date in honor of her daughter Juliana's birthday who [...]

2019-03-20T13:58:21-06:00Categories: Travel|Tags: , , , |

Sinterklaas Arrives in Amsterdam today!

This was always one of our favorite mornings of the year when we lived in Amsterdam...the second Sunday in November, Sinterklaas arrives via steamship from Spain!! People gather on bridges, streets and boats to celebrate his annual arrival! In the Netherlands, Saint Nicholas' Eve (December 5, he also shares my birthday!) is THE holiday tradition [...]

2019-03-20T13:58:34-06:00Categories: Travel|Tags: , , , , |

The Place for Italian Wines

Vinitalia!  This is about my favorite wine shop in Amsterdam and just turned me on to some great new Italians! Vinitalia is a great little shop in the center of Amsterdam owned and run by Andrea. They have an exclusive collection from vineyards of Italy and their knowledge comes from years of personal experience from [...]

2019-03-20T13:59:09-06:00Categories: Wine|Tags: , |

Sinterklaas arrives in Amsterdam today!

This is our 4th Christmas season in Amsterdam and by far my favorite tradition is Sinterklaas, who arrived today via steamship from Spain!! People gather on bridges and boats, even in today's pouring rain, for his arrival! In the Netherlands, Saint Nicholas' Eve (December 5, he also shares my birthday!) is THE holiday tradition and [...]

2020-03-17T18:53:27-06:00Categories: Travel|Tags: , |
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