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De Bakkerswinkel, Amsterdam – Afternoon Tea but not as we know it!

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 17, 2020

After a really pleasant Lovers Canal Cruise we walked across town to De Bakkerswinkel where afternoon tea had been organised by our friend Mo to celebrate her birthday. This is an establishment that offers a homely feel and traditional feel serving home-cooked food. Never have I experienced a catering establishment like this. On arrival, we…

HealthfiftyfourandcountingMarch 16, 2020

Pandemic – Now Social Distancing

As I write, different arguments theories and worries grow all around us about the pandemic. A new disease that mankind has…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 15, 2020

Pllek, Amsterdam – OMG! I was not expecting this in a shipping container

The main purpose of our trip to Amsterdam was to join friends to help celebrate a 60th birthday. Our good friend…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 14, 2020

Royal Coster Diamonds – There’s a lot more to a diamond that meets the eye

After visiting the Rijksmuseum, before jumping on the tram we decided to visit the Royal Coster Diamonds Museum and workshop. This…

HealthfiftyfourandcountingMarch 14, 2020

Latest Coronavirus News

The latest from the UK government advises self isolation if you have a new cough or fever for 7 days. Additionally…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 13, 2020

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam – Without doubt ‘The Best Art Museum’ I have ever been to!

I just loved the Rijkmuseum.. and I don’t normally like museums. Having visited Rembrandts House Museum whilst in Amsterdam, I was…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 11, 2020

Vlaamsch Broodhuys, Amsterdam – A Delightful lunch in this Rustic Bakery

To be honest having tried to find somewhere to have lunch in the Joodaan area of Amsterdam proved more difficult that…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 11, 2020

Ann Franks House, Amsterdam – Never Again!

Going to Amsterdam and not hearing about Ann Frank is like going to Paris and missing the Eiffel Tower. We pre-booked,…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 10, 2020

The Tulip Museum, Amsterdam – A beautiful flower that didn’t come from Amsterdam

If you’ve never heard of Tulips from Amsterdam then you likely have lived under a rock. Amsterdam is famous for Tulip…

HealthfiftyfourandcountingMarch 7, 2020

Coronovirus (CoVid-19) – Should we be scared?

Absolutely not! You have to put these things into perspective in my view. If you get it, odds are that you…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 7, 2020

Rembrandts House, Amsterdam – Well worth the visit!

I have to confess that I have never really been into art museums. It’s just not my thing and yet I…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 2, 2020

Lovers Canal Cruise, Amsterdam – See ‘Venice of the North’ through this glass ceiling boat

Wondering around Amsterdam, either by foot, public transport or even bicycle allows you to enjoy this culture rich, bustling city. You…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 29, 2020

INK Hotel Amsterdam – MGallery – A Boutique Hotel with its own Charm and Character

Our weekend break in Amsterdam led me to search for suitable accommodation and to find this little gem in the most…

AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 28, 2020

Moeders Restaurant, Amsterdam – Most likely the most motherly restaurant ever!

We arrived in Amsterdam for a weekend break and on our first night decided to try this well reviewed and off…

EasyJetfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 28, 2020

EasyJet – if only the PA system worked!

So we passed through a very thorough and busy security and boarded a clearly packed flight to Amsterdam. Then the first…

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