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Colorful mural on the exterior of STRAAT Museum in Toronto. Street art and graffiti adorn the building's facade.
Colorful mural on the exterior of STRAAT Museum in Toronto. Street art and graffiti adorn the building's facade.

STRAAT Museum

May 5, 2026
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STRAAT, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: One last post from our amazing first trip to Amsterdam! We loved it! Our final stop was STRAAT Museum, over at the old NDSM shipyard. Getting...

The exterior of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, featuring its iconic red-brick facade and distinctive towers under a cloudy sky.
The exterior of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, featuring its iconic red-brick facade and distinctive towers under a cloudy sky.

Rijksmuseum

May 5, 2026
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RIJKSMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: Our last day in Amsterdam was rainy, so that meant it was a museum and sauna day! Started at the Rijksmuseum, which is an impressive...

A serene Amsterdam canal lined with historic buildings and a church, framed by trees under a clear sky.
A serene Amsterdam canal lined with historic buildings and a church, framed by trees under a clear sky.

Amsterdam at Night

May 5, 2026
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DE WALLEN – THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: Amsterdam at night! Walked through De Wallen (no photos allowed) and along the canals with the pretty lit...

Visitors browse fresh produce at a farmers market in a European town, highlighted by colorful fruits and green trees.
Visitors browse fresh produce at a farmers market in a European town, highlighted by colorful fruits and green trees.

Lindengracht & Noordermarkt

May 5, 2026
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MARKT LINDENGRACHT, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: We spent the morning wandering through Lindengracht Market and right next door at Noordermarkt. Two adjacent markets in the amazing...

Traditional Dutch windmills with their sails catching the wind, set along a calm waterway under a vibrant blue sky.
Traditional Dutch windmills with their sails catching the wind, set along a calm waterway under a vibrant blue sky.

Zaanse Schans

May 4, 2026
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ZAANSE SCHANS – AMSTERDAM, ZAANDAM, NETHERLANDS :: We made the trip out to Zaanse Schans for a classic Dutch experience: windmills, clogs, and those iconic green timber...

A close-up of a person enjoying fresh seafood with a fork at the floating fish market in Amsterdam.
A close-up of a person enjoying fresh seafood with a fork at the floating fish market in Amsterdam.

Eating Amsterdam

May 3, 2026
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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: We tried to eat our way through Amsterdam one Dutch snack at a time, but realized we are not built like food bloggers. Not sure how they...

A mint green car parked along a historic canal in Europe. Pedestrians walk past charming brick buildings with red shutters.
A mint green car parked along a historic canal in Europe. Pedestrians walk past charming brick buildings with red shutters.

Amsterdam’s Tiny Cars

May 3, 2026
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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: We can’t stop noticing the tiny cars all over Amsterdam. I think they’re called brommobielen, and they totally make sense here in the city....

A couple takes a selfie during a canal boat tour in Amsterdam, with historic buildings in the background.
A couple takes a selfie during a canal boat tour in Amsterdam, with historic buildings in the background.

Amsterdam Canal Tour

May 2, 2026
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THOSE DAM BOAT GUYS, AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: The canal tour with Those Dam Boat Guys was a highlight of our first day. Just eight of us on a smaller boat,...

Person posing with a bicycle decorated in bright pink flowers beside a canal.
Person posing with a bicycle decorated in bright pink flowers beside a canal.

Arriving in Amsterdam

May 2, 2026
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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS :: Landed in sunny Amsterdam after a 10-hour flight and powered through the entire day to beat the jet lag. We fell in love with the countless canals,...

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