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Food translator
Eating out in Amsterdam is no problem as there are hundreds of restaurants. Most menu cards are both in Dutch and English. Still, in some smaller restaurants or snackbars the menu may be in Dutch only. Here are some key words to help you along. And, remember, most...
Cheap and Comfortable: By Bus to Amsterdam
One of the cheapest ways to travel to Amsterdam is by bus. Almost all European capitals cities and many other towns in Europe have frequent bus connections with Amsterdam. In many cases bus travel is much cheaper than train travel but not always faster. Book online...
Free Wifi in Public Places
Life without WiFi is inconceivable. Most hotels, hostels, restaurants, coffee bars and museum in Amsterdam have free WiFi. The name of the network and the password are written on the menu or on the wall, if not, simply ask for it. Amsterdam is known for its fast...
Jewish Amsterdam
Many people refer to Amsterdam as the Venice of the North, a pertinent name for a city with two hundred canals. Few people know Amsterdam’s second name, Mokum, Yiddish for place or town. Mokum is an appropriate name, because the city has welcomed Jews ever since the...
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