The Amsterdam Forest

The Amsterdam Forest by Stefan den Oude

The Amsterdam Forest. Exciting survival climb and flying tracks, extreme water- and other sport matches, flirting at dazzling mega parties, experimental open-air concerts and theatrical plays at night, exotic massages at the spa and the most refined an delicious snacks and drinks are not the events where you would normally think of when it comes to a forest. The Amsterdam Forest provides all these sexy, surprising activities and much more... Of course there is also literally and figuratively a lot of space in the, near Amstelveen situated, forest for the more ... Read more

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Nieuwmarkt

Nieuwmarkt by Frank de Jager

The Amsterdam Nieuwmarkt is a square situated between the Geldersekade and the Kloveniersburgwal.  Adjacent in the north to the Zeedijk and to the south the Sint Antoniebreestraat and forms the center of the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood. Central is the Monumental scale. Surrounding the square are many monumental buildings, bars, restaurants, a police station, supermarket and elderly living facility “de Flesseman”. Compared to Rembrandt square and Leidse square the Nieuwmarkt attracts less tourists and breaths a different atmosphere. There is a daily ... Read more

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Sunday night life in Amsterdam What to do

Sunday night life in Amsterdam What to do by TrinityRoy

Where to go in Amsterdam on a Sunday night out! Off course there are many great spots in Amsterdam to go out to any night of the week. However on Sunday nights the choices are a bit more limited. This is where the Sugar factory just of Leidse-square (opposite the famous Milky Way ) becomes a great option. Right after midnight it starts with what has become one of the better and most constant nights out in Amsterdam called the ,WickedJazzSounds. This creative live club act collective has been going at it for the last 8 years. It features an array of local and ... Read more

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Discover the Amsterdam Westerpark and Westergasfabriek

The Amsterdam Westerpark and Westergasfabriek Close to the old part of Amsterdam city center and the Jordaan, there has emerged a cultural day and nightlife haven for many. The Westerpark or Westergasfabriek are one and the same and offer a multitude of activities for many different lovers of life. It is housed in buildings formerly belonging to Amsterdam's first coal and gas factory. It even was the place where Hollands first train ran from Amsterdam to Haarlem and Zandvoort at the Dutch coast. You will not only find a park with two tennis courts and a ... Read more

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How language has been turned against us

Language Upside down Inside out. …........................................ Have you noticed what has happened to the way language is being used? It would be funny, if it wasn't so sad.     For example;  when a politician says he will do everything in his power to help. He means,  do not count on my help, I will be in a different function altogether in 4 years from now and I am being payed no matter what happens to you! When a banker says; we will give you the highest yield and security on your hard earned money. He means: ... Read more

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the clean up of the Amsterdam Red Light district

The clean-up of the Amsterdam Red-Light district. Here is another little story of civil servants using Urban development endeavors as their own prestige projects, without the needed practical know-how or experience. This of-course is a re-occurring thing in many modern societies. Some civil servant or politician wants to climb the political ladder by using some widely broadcasted  series of events. The Amsterdam Red-Light district is such an endeavor. The area also known as district 1012 has been one of Europe's oldest harbor red-light areas of Europe since ... Read more

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