Through my research of Amsterdam’s customs and lifestyle routines, I discovered many differences, some minor and some more noticeable, between their culture and ours in Australia. One of these differences surrounds grocery shopping, and the way this activity is undertaken in a unique way, contrasting to the manner in which Australian supermarkets operate. Throughout Amsterdam,Continue reading “HURRY, PACK FASTER! (ASSESSMENT)”
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Tourists VS. Locals, who will triumph? (ASSESSMENT)
A current issue faced by the Netherlands capital city of Amsterdam heavily relates to travel, in fact. In recent news, the topic of over-tourism in Amsterdam has been raised as a prominent struggle suffered by the local community there. While locals acknowledge the generous and positive influx of profit which tourists bring to the localContinue reading “Tourists VS. Locals, who will triumph? (ASSESSMENT)”
ABOUT ME
As an avid reader and writer, I am perpetually fascinated by stories. Even today, storytelling remains one of the most important ancient crafts in society, despite dating back centuries and centuries, and probably intercepts with daily life more than people realise. “Travel,” for example, has forever been a prominent and reoccurring theme explored within stories.Continue reading “ABOUT ME”
“Dutch people get stoned all the time” (ASSESSMENT)
Most of the time when tourists consider travelling to Amsterdam, they do so for specific reasons, being that some aspect of the Dutch culture appeals to them, whether that be the unique, and beautiful structure of the city, or the allure of riding down the famous canals in a boat or along the side ofContinue reading ““Dutch people get stoned all the time” (ASSESSMENT)”
STREET ART CENTRAL
Street art is a thriving cultural phenomena throughout the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, with the city even featuring its very own street art museum to satisfy the population’s love and hunger for all kinds of alternative modernised graffiti art. But if wandering through drafty hallways gazing at exhibitions among crowds of other tourists isn’t quiteContinue reading “STREET ART CENTRAL”
SYMBOLS OF AMSTERDAM
Ik zal handhaven. (“I will uphold, I will maintain.” ) — The Netherlands Motto Attributed as the “best way to get around” bicycle riding is very much the norm within Dutch cities and towns. The colourful and busy yet inviting landscape of Amsterdam practically begs you to explore it on two wheels and thus, in aContinue reading “SYMBOLS OF AMSTERDAM”
Amsterdam Essentials 101 