amsterdam will always feel like a second home to me 🇳🇱✨ my mom is from there, and i still have family who live here, so i’ve been lucky enough to visit more times than i can count. this list has all my favorite spots — from cozy cafés and cute brun...
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what are you doing if you don’t get fries covered in mayo and cheese when you’re in the netherlands?
Fabel Friet Runstraat
this is actually on my bucket list, but every single video I’ve seen of these sandwiches look amazing. if you end up, trying these, let me know how they are.
Chun Café Berenstraat
The best bagels you’ll ever have! Everything bagel is to die for
BagelBoy
another classic food staple that you have to try when you’re in Amsterdam! You won’t be disappointed the stroopwafels are so good!
Van Wonderen Stroopwafels
these sandwiches are huge and literally to die for. Such a good spot for lunch.
ZeroZero
if you wanna get Dutch pancake, this is a great place to stop! Seriously, so good and I dream about these
Pat's Poffertjes Oude Leliestraat
my favorite cafe in amsterdam! the pink matcha is so good and i love their avocado toast! in such a great area too
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activities
i’ve taken a tour of the Anne Frank house three times now and it never fails to move me. There’s so much history here and such a compelling story. if you’re in Amsterdam, you must come.
Anne Frank House
this is one of my absolute favorite things to do while I’m in Amsterdam. It never gets old for me, especially during Christmas time they put lights in the canal and do a light show with a bunch of different artists. highly recommend for any time of t...
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this is such a fun museum that I think even kids would find super fun! There’s a bunch of interactive exhibits!
Moco Museum
if you have the time I highly recommend taking the train to Zaandam. The green buildings and windmills are a must see!
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this is a must do when you come to Amsterdam. seeing the original van Gogh paintings is truly such a cool experience. i’ve been here a few times and I’ve never gotten bored of it.
Van Gogh Museum
this market is so fun and has such good food! They also have a bunch of different trinkets from art to keepsakes and gifts. You can really find anything here!
Albert Cuyp Market
when you’re in Amsterdam, you have to go to the ninth streets! There’s so much shopping, food, and sightseeing
