Category Archives: Netherlands

Amsterdam: Taste of Amsterdam

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Kiki

When I was buying a ticket online for the Van Gogh Museum, I saw an ad for something called “Taste of Amsterdam.” How could I resist? The event was held in a large, gorgeous park, and included a market as … Continue reading →

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I amsterdam: Dutch Culture

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Kiki Maraschino

I have 2 questions whenever I arrive at a new place. Question 1. Can you jaywalk? Yes. But cars and bikes will run you over–even if you are in a crosswalk! Between the street and the bike lane, it is … Continue reading →

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Rotterdam: Foodhallen

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Kiki

There was a much more extensive Foodhall in Rotterdam than in Amsterdam. Besides the prepared food, there were counters of spices and cheeses and sit-down restaurants. It was right next to the train station and just across the street from … Continue reading →

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Rotterdam: Mooii

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

Citizen M did not have a restaurant, but it faced a large square with at least 5 restaurants, and if you wanted to walk around the small harbor, there was a whole restaurant row with some really jumping bars. It … Continue reading →

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Rotterdam: Thoroughly Modern Citizen M

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Kiki

I had heard a lot about the architecture in Rotterdam, with one striking example being the yellow cube houses (Kubuswoningen). As soon as you exit the train station they are right there, and continue across the street right to my … Continue reading →

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Off to Rotterdam, Dammit!

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

The train station in Haarlem was beautiful, with mosaics that looked almost socialist. There was some confusion in the Haarlem ticket office about how my Eurail pass worked. I had to run back and forth between the office and the … Continue reading →

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I amsterdam: Touristing in the City

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

On Sunday I wasn’t planning on doing too much, but the sun was out for the first time since I arrived and I couldn’t waste it. We take our sunshine for granted in Southern California. I decided to take a … Continue reading →

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I amsterdam: Just Hangin’ in Haarlem

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

I wanted to stay local and do some laundry on Saturday, so I found a laundromat and stuffed my clothes in the reusable grocery bag I had bought at the market. If you ever do want to “blend in” with … Continue reading →

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I amsterdam: Stedelijk Museum

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Kiki Maraschino

Mechanical flowers installation at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam from Studio Drift After Banksy, I went to check out the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam’s modern art museum. As pretty as they are, I did not fall down these stairs. They are featuring an … Continue reading →

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