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Welcome to The Butcher Bar Amsterdam, one of My Hidden Gems
The Butcher, Amsterdam’s secret bar
July 28, 2013

Don’t be fooled into thinking the Butcher Amsterdam just serves burgers. It’s also one of Amsterdam’s hidden gems, a secret cocktail bar.

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Spotting our first Dutch windmill
Amsterdam’s easiest day trip by bicycle
July 8, 2013

A short bike ride from the city centre you’ll come across some of Amsterdam’s loveliest countryside, and a windmill or two.

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Little Collins Amsterdam best vegetarian brunch
Amsterdam’s best brunch, Little Collins
June 23, 2013

The Dutch aren’t exactly known for brunch but wait till you try Little Collins. A hidden gem in De Pjip it’s Amsterdam’s best brunch spot.

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Begijnhof, Amsterdam’s hidden courtyard
May 26, 2013

The courtyard of this former convent, hidden off the Spui, is an oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle of central Amsterdam.

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Keukenhof, Holland’s best tulips
April 28, 2013

Holland and tulips might seem like a cliche but a visit to Keukenhof, Europe’s largest flower garden, will put a spring in your step.

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