Tag: amsterdam
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Curiosity Almost Got the Better of Us in Amsterdam
We also learned that there was a very important difference between a café and a coffee shop in Amsterdam. A café was where you went for coffee, food, or a drink. A coffee shop, despite its innocent-sounding name, offered an entirely different kind of menu. Naturally, our curiosity got the better of us, and we…
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A Taste of Dutch Life
Food in the Netherlands felt casual, comforting, and perfectly suited to the country’s relaxed way of life. Whether we were exploring The Hague, wandering the canals of Amsterdam, or taking a day trip to Delft or Scheveningen, there always seemed to be a welcoming café, bakery, market stand, or outdoor terrace nearby. We quickly noticed…
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Exploring at the Dutch Pace
Because we stayed in The Hague while Sarah was there for work, I spent some of the week exploring on my own. The Netherlands made solo travel incredibly easy. I could simply hop on a tram or train and find myself wandering through the historic streets of Delft or walking along the beach in Scheveningen…