Every five years, Amsterdam transforms into a city of sails, and this week it finally happened again. This time, however, it came after ten years, since the 2020 edition was canceled due to the pandemic. On the first day of SAIL Amsterdam 2025, I joined thousands of people along the waterfront to witness the Sail-In […]| Amsterdamian – Amsterdam Blog
Discover Mesmerica at Amsterdam’s ARTIS Planetarium on 29 August 2025. This immersive 360° show by James Hood combines stunning 3D visuals and ambient music for a unique, relaxing experience.| Amsterdamian - Amsterdam Blog
This summer a new, unusual sight appeared on the Noorderkade in Alkmaar: a giant polar bear, six metres high, which is looking at the old city centre and loudly pees in the canal in front of him every few minutes. It’s certainly a unique view! This statue (because it is a statue) is part of […]| Amsterdamian – Amsterdam Blog
Are you ready to step out of the ordinary? Are you looking for an unusual museum to visit? Then check out Utrecht’s Speelklok Museum! Discover a world where time dances to the rhythm of self-playing musical instruments, and history has a melody. This unusual museum, brimming with eccentric charm, offers an immersive, unforgettable journey that […]| Amsterdamian – Amsterdam Blog
What is Keti Koti? Keti Koti, meaning “the chains are broken” in Sranantongo (a creole language spoken in Suriname), is a day of remembrance and celebration marking the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean in 1863. Also known as Emancipation Day, Dag der Vrijheden (Day of Freedoms) Keti Koti is observed each […]| Amsterdamian – Amsterdam Blog
If you’ve ever visited the Royal Palace in Amsterdam and admired the sculptures that decorate it inside and out, then you’ve already encountered the work of Artus Quellinus, the 17th-century sculptor behind the remarkable project of decorating what was, at the time, Amsterdam’s town hall. To mark Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, the Royal Palace, in collaboration […]| Amsterdamian – Amsterdam Blog
In celebration of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary in 2025, the Amsterdam Museum presents Women of Amsterdam: An Ode. Learn about the exhibition and take a virtual tour with me.| Amsterdamian - Amsterdam Blog