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Our Local Bar in Amsterdam – Cafe De Gaeper

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One of the things I love about travelling is finding a great spot to eat and have a drink. Even better is when the atmosphere is so great that you want to go back again and before you realise, it has become your local bar while you are there. Whilst in Amsterdam, we called in for a drink and dinner at a small cafe / bar near our hotel called Cafe De Gaeper. We ended up having drinks there most nights we were in Amsterdam. Food Cafe De Gaeper serves reasonably priced typical pub / bar food. The meals tast[...]

Windmills in Holland – A Photo Gallery

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We took a quick trip out into the countryside to see some the beautiful windmills still operating in Holland.We visited Schermer Molens Stichting. Schermer Mills Foundation own and operate the windmills. The foundation has worked to restore the windmills and now operates the facility as a museum. As a result of the restoration work, you can see a windmill working both outside as well as inside.It is about 45 minutes outside of Amsterdam and is easily accessible by car, public transport or on a day tour from the[...]

Visiting Condomerie, Amsterdam

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While taking a leisurely stroll around the Red Light District of Amsterdam we came across this very interesting store, Condomerie. Where is Condomerie? Condomerie is located at Warmoesstraat 141, 1012JB Amsterdam which is in the famous Red Light District of Amsterdam. It is in easy walking distance from the Central Station and Dam. When you walk towards the address, you can’t miss the store. It has a large yellow signed hanging above the pavement outside the door and a number of condoms h[...]