the big fat world

Amsterdam, Amsterdam, while this magnificent city is mostly known for its sin, fabulous public transportation, and abnormal addiction to mayonnaise, there is so much more than debauchery going on in this town. Take a gander at my Top 10 list. Canal boat tour – the first you should do to get acquainted with the city. [...]

Just when you think road signs can’t get anymore mystifying, you go to Amsterdam and they jump out at you. 1. What the heck does this sign mean? I see that dogs are not allowed. but what about the sign above it? You can or can not drink in the park? Or you can drink [...]

Nothing says Amsterdam like the ubiquitous bike, ok, well maybe marijuana, canals, fries with mayo also say it as well, but you know what I mean. The bike is the mainstay of the Dutch, they ride it through rain, sleet, snow, and all the weather in between. Seeing bridges and buildings covered in bikes is [...]

Okay, so we all know what Amsterdam is known for, but after living there for four years you tend to get past all that.  “Mijn liefde” is my attempt at the ever so difficult Dutch language to say “My Darling, A’dam”.  I have many fond memories of this architectural beauty. I fell in love there, [...]