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2018 Biesland Dagen

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The Biesland Dagen festival has become an annual fixture in our family calendar.  Not only is it conveniently close, it’s always a fun day out.  The Hoeve Biesland is the centre of much of the action, but other nearby locations also have entertainment and activities.  Again in 2018, we were lucky with the weather and despite it raining throughout the week, we had lovely sunshine over the weekend.

The festival actually runs over two days, but the first day usually clashes with another annual event we love, so on Saturday we first went to the 2018 Embassy Festival.   On Sunday though, we had a great day enjoying day 2 of the Biesland Dagen.  This year was extra special, as my mum was visiting from Australia, so she of course came along too.  I grew up in a country area in Australia – in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Maleny, though my mum and dad now live closer to the beach.  What I love about where we now live, here near the Biesland area, is that you get the best of the country & city so nearby.  It’s right on the border between The Hague and Delft, and though you feel like you are on a remote farm, you’re really only minutes from the city centre.

It’s great to have such easy access to farm fresh produce. Not just at the festival, you can also visit the Weiland Winkle 6 days a week. 

 

 

 

 

This year was the first time I actually went into the “Half Molen” – I’ve cycled and run past it countless times, but until now, had never had the opportunity to explore the gorgeous gardens out the back, and get a sneak peek at the old waterworks underneath the windmill.

A number of local groups share information there, including one about “the value of hunting”.  The topic makes me both a little sad and squeamish but I know that’s most likely hypocritical as I do eat meat.  This beautiful bird of prey was on display, and we tasted some goose meat, both smoked and in a sort of croquette.  Not really my thing but I guess these days we are spoiled with our supermarket shopping.

There were plenty of activities off in different directions, with a fun farm tractor ride between them, though the queue was a little long so we walked.

An ice cream has become an annual tradition….

….so has painting a piece of wood.  Here are some kids’ creations drying in the sunshine before being taken home….

Something new that we discovered this year was clay creations, here is my daughter’s face on a tree (complete with blonde straw hair)…

After petting bunnies and hula hooping, we had just enough time and energy to build with blocks….

We went home tired but happy, and had a tasty afternoon tea of toast with some local honey we had bought.

There are two annual festivals held in this location, this is the 2 day September Biesland Dagen Festival, then there is also the Biesland Food Feest, a smaller, more food-focussed festival usually held on the Pinksteren public holiday in May.

You can find my Google photo album for the 2018 Biesland Festival here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fXvbbcQsQVPjefzB9

More information here:

http://www.bieslanddagen.nl

http://www.foodfeest.nl

My previous blog posts:

See you there next year?

Renee

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2018 Embassy Festival, The Hague

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On 1 September 2018, we attended the colourful cultural Embassy Festival in The Hague.  This was the fourth year we have attended, and it didn’t disappoint.  To make it even more special, I was the lucky winner of their Facebook competition for an overnight stay in a suite at the Mecure Hotel Den Haag Central.  A huge thanks to them for our amazing view and the great opportunity to have a very rare night away, even if it was in our own city.  My mum was here for a visit from Australia, so she and the girls came to check out the festival and our suite, then she took them home.

 

The Embassy Festival really is an amazing example of what world harmony can really look like.  With around 50 stands showcasing the food, drinks, products, traditional dress and tourism of their countries, it is a truly unique experience.  Even just simply pointing out the names of each country to our children is a great learning experience.  The festival gives them a tiny taste the many, many sights, sounds and smells our world has to offer – without expensive airfares!  What I love most is that it is all in an atmosphere of interest of and respect for each other.  Whether you attended the festival or not, even a peek at the Embassy Festival website gives an impression of the variety of global culture that was there.

I had a lot of delicious food and drinks – I have to admit though that now I am sharing these photos, I don’t actually remember which stands/countries it was all from!  I know the first is my daughter enjoying Finnish food (a type of cinnamon bun).  The rest became a bit of a blur (and I don’t think the margarita and strawberry daiquiri  were to blame!)

Our only two complaints were that firstly, it was a very crowded. Great to see it so popular (I’ve been telling my friends, students and colleagues about it for years!) but when attending with two kids and my mother, it was a bit hard to keep track of everyone, move around and see what was at the stands.  Secondly, as an asthmatic, I also had the issue I often have in crowds – regularly breathing in cigarette smoke.

That said, it was still a fantastic festival and we enjoyed a few hours wandering around and literally exploring the world.  A huge thanks to the organisers for making the festival both free and such an amazing experience.

It finished at 8pm, and we stopped off at the Pathe to see some American culture on the way back to the hotel (Mission Impossible Freefall!) before enjoying this great view from the Mecure Hotel Den Haag Central.

See you next year?

My blog posts for previous years are here:

The festival website is here:

www.embassyfestival.com

Their facebook page has plenty of photos:

https://www.facebook.com/embassyfestival/

My own photos are here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/cPuj9gKdQ5BVsioi9

Renee

 

Attention Australians divorcing in the Netherlands

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This is one of a series of guest posts from GMW lawyers in The Hague, offering information on legal matters in English.

If you’re an Australian who got married in Australia, but now lives in The Netherlands, you may think that if you get divorced, it will be under Australian law. Actually Dutch law could still apply when you get divorced – and that has consequences for how you can divide your property. International divorce lawyer Marjet Groenleer highlights key considerations about the division of property for Australians divorcing in The Netherlands.

Which law will apply to your divorce?

Even though you were married in Australia, and even if you married an Australian, Dutch law could apply to your divorce, and to the division of your property when you get divorced in the Netherlands.

Does that really matter?

Yes. If Dutch law applies to you, then all assets or property that you and your ex own will automatically belong to a “matrimonial community” or “community of property”.  This means you will have to share those assets 50/50 when you get divorced.

Your assets are not just your houses, stocks or cars – they may include an inheritance you received, or even gifts from your parents.

Tip:

If you were married after 1 January 2018, your inheritance and gifts will be automatically excluded from the community of property, as Dutch law changed on this date.

If you married before 1 January 2018, the only way to exclude your inheritance and gifts from the community of property is

  1. if you have a prenuptial agreement in which you exclude inheritances or gifts from the community of property.
  2. If your parents (or others from who you inherit or receive a gift) have a so-called exclusion clause in their will.

If you do not have a prenuptial agreement and there is no exclusion clause, you will have to share your inheritance with your ex.

What is an exclusion clause?

An exclusion clause is a clause in a will that expressly states that  an inheritance should not fall into any marital community of property.

If such a clause exists then, for instance, an inheritance received during the marriage will not become part of any community of assets and property into which the heir(ess) is married. Even if you get divorced under Dutch law.

An exclusion clause is typically Dutch, so you may not have heard this term used in other countries, but it could still work to your benefit.

For her own use and benefit absolutely

In countries like Australia, a sentence like “for her own use and benefit only” is frequently used in wills. Such a sentence could work to your advantage.

Under Dutch law, this could be considered an exclusion clause which could prevent your inheritance falling within a marital community of assets and property.

In a recent case, the courts of appeal in Arnhem-Leeuwarden had to decide whether this qualified as an exclusion clause when a wife received an inheritance from her Australian uncle during her marriage (ECLI:NL:GHARL:2018:3767). In this case, the uncle’s last will and testament contained the sentence mentioned above.

First, the courts of appeal considered that the will should be interpreted according to Australian law (referring to international private law legislation laid down in EU-regulations and international treaties).

Further, the court found that because the uncle had deliberately added this sentence to his will, even though in Australia inheritances by default stay out of any marital community, that the uncle had clearly expressed his wish to leave the inheritance solely to the wife.

The court therefore decided that this qualified as an exclusion clause. The result was that the wife did not need to share her inheritance with her ex.

How can you ensure you don’t need to share your inheritance?

There are two ways to protect any future inheritance. The first is to go to a notary and make a prenuptial agreement in which you exclude gifts and inheritances from any marital community, as mentioned above. The other option is to make sure that any future testators have an exclusion clause in their wills.

Dealing with the reality of divorce in The Netherlands

Getting divorced in another country and having to navigate the impact of a new legal system can add an extra pressure during to an already stressful situation.

When you face divorce in The Netherlands and you’re unsure about your rights, consider getting legal advice from a lawyer who specialises in international divorces. They can help you get a clear picture of your rights, advise you on the applicable law, and help you find a solution.

If you have a question about getting divorced in The Netherlands, or you’d like to discuss your situation, please contact Marjet Groenleer.

Marjet Groenleer is an attorney-at-law and associate partner at GMW lawyers in The Hague. She has been active in family law for more than 15 years, focused on international divorces and is a trained divorce mediator.

Marjet has particular expertise in the international aspects of family law, and is familiar with several foreign legal systems. She is an expert in dealing with complex financial and multi-jurisdictional cases of an international family breakdown. Many of her clients are expats in The Netherlands for the various international organisations and companies based in The Netherlands, specifically in the area of The Hague (such as EPO, Estec, OPCW, NATO, the tribunals, ICC, Shell, etc.)

Marjet worked as a lecturer in International Civil Law for several years and at the Court of Appeals in The Hague in the family law sector. Today, she is a deputy judge in the Court of Appeals in Amsterdam and publishes regularly in professional journals.

About GMW lawyers

GMW lawyers is a law firm based in The Hague that has one goal: to achieve the best result for you.

Since 1989, GMW lawyers has been helping international and local individuals, companies and organisations to solve their legal problems.

Having lawyers who have been expats themselves, GMW lawyers has a strong understanding of the issues expats can face. Their legal experts work together in teams, using their extensive personal and professional experience to deliver the best possible solutions. In this way, they can provide service and guidance in more than one field of expertise.

GMW lawyers can assist you with questions about family law and estate planning, employment and pensions, property and tenancy, liability and company law.

Learn more about GMW lawyers on their website: www.gmw.nl/en

2018 Zomervakantie – days 6 to 12 Lake Garda Dutch camping

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We left the Austrian Alps in the morning on day 6 of our Zomervakantie and headed for Italy.  Around 11am, we arrived at Camping Lido, situated on Lake Garda, Italy.  My husband had booked a “camping”, which is a very popular type of holiday for Dutchies.  What I didn’t realise, and was actually quite shocked by, was the number of Dutch people we would be surrounded with. Playing Dutch music and eating Dutch food. Not that I have anything against the Dutch.  It’s not what I expected though in Italy.

The first thing I noticed when we arrived was the heat.  As soon as we stepped out of the air-conditioned car, it was hot and humid.  We knew it would be hot at that time of year, but this was actually quite hard to take, even as a Queenslander!  The next, was the noise.  It was a crowded campsite, with music absolutely blaring from the pool.  I soon learned that this would become the “new normal” for the week, with both the heat and noise being at very high levels from about 10am-11pm every. single. day.

Though I have been inducted into the Dutch holiday village type holiday by my husband in the past, where until now, we’d booked a cabin or cottage, this was my first time in a “rent-a-tent”.  In peak season, cabins in Italy were just beyond our budget and I thought I could cope ok with camping.  I was wrong.

I’m writing this blog post some time afterwards, where I’ve had time to think it though and process it all.  Let’s just say it’s my first and last time spending a week at a “Dutch camping”.  After absolutely hating it, I’ve had to completely reassess my own expectations of a holiday.  I THOUGHT I didn’t mind camping, that I was quite a social person and didn’t mind a bit of noise.  However after even just the first night at this campsite, I was looking at flights out of there.  I stayed though, and learned more about myself and the Dutch camping experience.

I’ve since had many conversations with “both sides of the Dutch camping scale” – and possibly will receive more comments on this post too.  For the camping fans, they seem to love the “gezelligheid” and say it’s great for the kids.  Here’s my take on those two.

Camping and Gezelligheid

I truly did my best to see this side as well, and yes, it was nice to meet a few other people and there is a level of “camaraderie” when camping.  However, my experience was that many of the people staying there had limited consideration for other campers.  I know some was beyond their control – screaming babies and very, very loud snorers are unavoidable I guess.  The chain smoking, barking dogs, late night talking and loud Dutch music was something perhaps more controllable.  That was another of my main issues.  Why drive 12 hours to Italy, to then consciously surround yourself with all things Dutch?  Tents were REALLY close together and my husband admitted that after a lifetime of camping since he was a kid, this campsite was one of the noisiest he’d stayed at.  Moving to a “quieter” spot was not an option, it was fully booked and we were restricted to the “area” we prepaid.  Different areas of the campsite are owned/run by different – mostly Dutch – companies.  Like I said, I thought I was social but I’ve come to realise that I really, really need a good night’s sleep and some time on my own each day to be able to be that.  Beyond the other campers, the fact the campsite themselves charge a small fortune to “sleep” there (130 euros a night for a rent a tent in peak season), but then blast booming music every night until 11pm ruined the week for me.  I’m all for gezelligheid but I also really value at least bit of my own space and air and a decent sleep each day.  After a week’s camping there, going back to my own bedroom was just bliss.

Kids and Camping

In terms of the kids (aged 9 & 11) – yes, they had fun.  It was great to see them running off to the pool with their cousins as we met my husband’s sister and her family there.  I still struggle sometimes with the degree of freedom that is generally given to Dutch kids but as I hate swimming and the pool, I wasn’t going to spend the day hanging out there watching them.  This worry did add to my stress, but there were at least lifeguards on duty and the girls quickly made friends. And, can you believe, we ran into old classmates of both girls – from the Netherlands, staying in the same campground in Italy!  My concern for the kids though is that is was just constant, constant, constant activity and noise.  Between the pool, slippery slides and the “animatie” (kids shows) and other music/shows through until 11pm every night, they rarely got any kind of down time.  Yes, they had fun.  However I think kids need to learn how to unwind and relax a little on holidays too.  They did enjoy the day trips and took some books to read, but in terms of the “kids love camping” argument, I think kids can have fun in plenty of other ways too.

Looking for the positive

So what did I enjoy?  Honestly, not a lot.  Particularly when I ended up getting sick.  Not having your own toilet nearby is an inconvenience when camping, but when you’re not well, it’s hell.  I also struggle to understand why we left a perfectly good house at home, with all the conveniences, to pay for a very very hot tent, amidst constant noise.  I found I came back more stressed than relaxed.

We enjoyed a BBQ by our tent one evening which was nice, but I didn’t like having to carry all our greasy dishes so far elsewhere to wash.  Our daughter shattered a glass over her hand doing so, but luckily wasn’t hurt badly.  The camp shop had a few tasty Italian foods, but alongside a large selection of Dutch food!  I did have fun at the local Italian supermarket, and discovered the delicious Limoncello.  It certainly crossed my mind that getting and remaining drunk may help me cope with a week camping, but unfortunately alcohol can tend to make me feel quite sick and in this case, even more miserable.

One night, when I was too hot and stressed to sleep (and couldn’t block out the snoring in a neighbouring tent), I found a wonderfully quiet spot to look at the moon and stars at 2am by myself.  I realised that being out in nature is one of the best parts of camping, but that this kind of campsite did that a complete disservice.

My effort of learning some Italian to speak while in Italy was a bit wasted, I only spoke to a few Italians on the entire holiday.  I did meet a lovely Irish family – “I found someone who is speaking English!”  my husband declared to me and despite the fact we both spoke the same native language (amongst a sea of Dutch campers), they were lovely people too.  A music quiz by the pool on the last evening with them was fun.

I read several novels cover-to-cover, something which I rarely find time for but not an activity I would particularly miss if I didn’t do. So many people seem to relax by reading novels, and maybe I’m reading the wrong books but I always end up feeling a bit like I wasted my time. Our tent had very little shade so it was too hot to relax and enjoy reading a book for most of the day anyway.  I tried the swimming pool but have never really been a pool person, certainly not in that level of chaos and noise.  Not long after I was at the pool one day, one swimmer was sadly airlifted to hospital after hitting his head on the side.  I feel sorry for whoever it was but am glad it wasn’t my children.

Wifi was available but too slow to be any use.  I didn’t miss it particularly, though it may have been handy to be able to access my meditation podcasts!

The location on the lake was lovely, though it was hard to find a place which wasn’t saturated with noise or smoke to enjoy it.  I sat at the end of the pier for a while one day until I was joined by a group of bomb-diving Dutch teenagers, complete with their floating speaker blasting Dutch music!  I didn’t at all begrudge them having fun, and did consider jumping in with them but imagine they would have thought I was a bit weird.  I did experience some amazing sunsets by the lake though despite all the noise, and really wish some of the other people around me had stopped to take it in as well.

Staying where we did was handy in terms of location to take day trips to places such as Verona and Simione, both beautiful spots.  We also had fun at a Medieval dinner.  I’ll write seperate blog posts about these.

My favourite evening was heading out for a tasty Italian dinner at a local restaurant with my sister in law and her family, after which all the kids stripped to their underwear and dived into the lake!  They didn’t want to walk all the way back to the tent to get their swimmers, and these are the kind of great memories that good holidays are made of.  Right afterwards, we were hit with a huge storm.  I have to admit I was kind of hoping the campground would be flooded or tents blown away!  It did at least cool things down a little, and was one of the nicest nights in our tent as the heavy rain drowned out much of the noise.

 

By the last day, I actually had to laugh when I woke up with a spider centimetres from my face in the tent!  Somehow my foggy morning brain knew I wasn’t in Australia and it wasn’t likely to be a dangerous one…and at least it wasn’t a snake.

Overall, I did my best to stay positive and allow my husband and kids to have a great time, but I can now say from very much first hand experience that it’s not my kind of holiday.  Before I left, I read a great blog post:

Holiday tips for highly sensitive people

I tried to put some of these practical tips into practice, but as you’ve read above, the environment didn’t really support that.  We did forfeit our last night and head home a day earlier at least!

The day we returned home, I saw the devastating news that an Italian bridge collapsed, killing around 43 people.  We didn’t drive in this area, but it reminded me to put things in perspective.  Yes, I had a tough week, where I got minimal sleep and was not the best version of myself at all.  However we all returned home safely.

On the other end of the spectrum, alongside the Dutch camping fans, I’ve had many friends and colleagues tell me later “Oh I’d NEVER do that!”.  I think as my husband was raised doing these kind of holidays, he has fond childhood memories he’s trying to recreate for our children and I appreciate that.  However I’ve certainly come to better make the most of the simple pleasures at home.

My husband and I actually met on a camping trip on Fraser Island.  I had fun on that trip, and remember sitting outside on my own at night under a stunning, starry sky.  Even with the danger of dingos stealing your food, potential for snakes and spiders to infiltrate your tent, having to dig a hole as a toilet, and being with backpackers who weren’t exactly quiet, being out in a beautiful beach location overnight spoke to my soul.  One of my favourite holidays ever was a weekend camping trip to Belgium many years ago.  We went with friends whose good company kept me calmer, and I again had quiet time to think under starry skies.  I’d definitely try camping again, but only for a night or two, and as a trade off to enjoy being out overnight in an amazing natural – preferably quiet – location, under the stars.

Are you a (Dutch) camper?

Renee

2018 NN Den Haag Urban Trail

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Last weekend, I participated for the first time in the NN Den Haag Urban Trail.  What a fantastic experience! A very unique way to explore a city.  You can choose between a 5.5km or 10km race though what I really liked is that this is not a timed running competition but more what we would call a “fun run” in Australia.  Around 4800 people took part in the 3rd edition of this event in The Hague.

Fun Run

The starters line and the event itself does have the energetic atmosphere of a running race – well at least from my only other running race experience which was the Delft Golden Tenloop last year.  You do not have to be super fit to take part in the Urban Trail though.  It is expected that you run, but as the trail takes you into and out of buildings, it’s quite acceptable to take a bit of a break and a breather.  For example, in the Golden Tenloop for the 5km race, you need to finish within 40 minutes to be considered a finisher.  The 5.5km Urban Run trail took me around an hour as I (and other runners) stopped regularly to take photos and absorb the surroundings. Therefore I’d see this event as a “fun run” – you still get a good workout, but it’s a great opportunity for people to take part who may be daunted by a usual running race.  There are also fun things to see/do along with parcours, from classical music to a royal selfie, a gorgeous garden to an 80s style aerobics “class”.

Discover the city

I’ve now lived in The Hague for 6 years and have made it my home.  It’s an amazing place, and especially as I’ve previously been the editor of TheHagueOnline website, I know quite a lot about the city.  On the Urban Trail though, I still discovered new places – both buildings which I’d never been into and back streets I wouldn’t usually take the time to explore.  The start and finish lines were in stunning locations and we were also lucky enough to have great weather.  The locations for the 5.5km trail this year were:

  • Escher in Het Paleis
  • Societeit de Ver
  • Paleistuin
  • KORZO Theater
  • Hofje van Nieuwkoop
  • Koostertuin
  • PAARD
  • Het Heilige Geesthofje
  • Pro Demos
  • Decathlon
  • Q-Park Grote Marktstraat
  • Centrale Bibliotheek Spui
  • Nieuwspoort

2018 Den Haag Urban Trail Parcours. Credit: https://www.denhaagurbantrail.nl/parcours

Family fun

The minimum age to participate is 12 years old and my girls are just about to turn 9 and 11 years old, so have a few years to wait.  However if you have teenage children, its something that would be a family fun morning out.  My friend took her 13 year old son and they both really enjoyed it.  My girls and husband were along the route though, and ran short parts of the race with me, and we shared an ice cream at the end!

Official photos and aftermovie

https://player.vimeo.com/video/277287814

Official 2018 photos are on the NN Den Haag Urban Trail Facebook Page.

Other Urban Trails in the Netherlands

There are many other urban trails in the Netherlands:

At time of writing, there are (annual) urban trails in:

  • Den Haag
  • Den Bosch
  • Rotterdam
  • Amsterdam
  • Groningen
  • Haarlem
  • Arnhem
  • Zwolle
  • Breda
  • Eindhoven
  • Maastricht
  • Leeuwarden
  • Utrecht

There are also urban trails in Belgium and Germany. For more information on these, visit:

https://www.urbantrailseries.nl

For specific information on the Den Haag Urban Trail visit:

https://www.denhaagurbantrail.nl

I’ll be doing it again in Den Haag next year, and possibly exploring other city.  Have you taken part in an urban trail, or would you like to?  Comment below or on the Dutch Australian Facebook page.

My own photos and videos are here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/jePpwm1iTNFMuPMY9

Renee

A day on a bike in Amsterdam

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There are few things more enjoyable than taking your bike out for a spin in the middle of Amsterdam. There are so many nice places to visit. The Dutch capital is full of treasures to explore. Thousands of good restaurants with kitchens from all over the world. So there are plenty of places to enjoy a delicious meal. To explore the history of Amsterdam, there are a lot of interesting museums. Also there are a lot of green spaces. In every part of the city there is a park where you can cycle and enjoy fresh air. And after a whole day of cycling, we can imagine that you just want to relax at a beautiful spot where you can grab a beer or a wine. We made a list for you, of what you can do in a day when you visit Amsterdam by bike. We gathered some of our favorite spots to help you enjoy Amsterdam to the fullest!

A good breakfast is the best way to start your day. In Amsterdam we love the Ysbreeker located in the east of the city. It has a really relaxed atmosphere inside and when the sun is shining you can enjoy their terrace, with a beautiful view of the Amstel river. The breakfast is really tasty with a lot of good options. When you are finished and enjoyed a good breakfast you can step on the bike and go to several famous squares. For starters, you can go to Museum Square. There you can relax on the grass or take a picture with the letters of I Amsterdam. After this you might continue cycling for two minutes to encounter the Rijksmuseum. There you can explore some art of great Dutch artists from the past. Five minutes cycling from Rijksmuseum lays the Heineken Experience. Here you discover the story behind one of the most famous beer factory in the world.

The Leidsesquare and Rembrandt Square are also fun places to visit. Here you can shop for all kind of things: clothes, souvenirs or just some food. Or if you want to see the latest movie there are two cinemas at the squares. We can imagine that you need to rest a little and eat something after visiting these spots. At the Waterkant you can relax, drink and eat something at a great location. Its located at the water with a great view on the canals. There is always a great vibe among the people. After your little break, we’ll definitely recommend walking to Winkel 43 for a delightful dessert. Here you can enjoy the best apple pie of Amsterdam. Inside it’s very cozy and the pie is really fresh made. Absolutely a must-go!

From the Waterkant you can easily walk further to enjoy the canals and the great architecture of all the historical houses. Some of these houses were built in the Golden Age. To finish your day you can cycle to Pllek. To get to this place you also need to take the ferry with your bike. This is a unique experience. When you reach Pllek you can order something to drink and just lay down outside, on the comfy benches. Also here you will enjoy a quite beautiful view of Amsterdam.

This is our one day recommendation, but there is so many more to explore. Also take a look at this website which has several interesting cycling facts of Amsterdam and some handy tips to cycle safely around town. Further, you find more good spots where you can rent a bike with good prices and friendly staff. Compare the prices of all rental stores so you make a good decision and enjoy Amsterdam as a local, always by bike. Everyday is a day to explore new things. So step on your bike and enjoy the ride!

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