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Gift ideas for a more thoughtful Christmas (and less *things*)
Clement Taffin
Gift ideas for a more thoughtful Christmas (and less *things*)
Clement Taffin

December is here, and with it, the pressure to display affection through objects. If you wish to forego the consumeristic frenzy, but still gift your loved ones something precious, try one - or all! - of these ideas.

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Clement Taffin
My visa renewal and the power of chosen family: a ramble
Clement Taffin
My visa renewal and the power of chosen family: a ramble
Clement Taffin

If there's one thing that's kept me going in the past eight years, it's been the quality of my relationships.

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Clement Taffin
Who to vote for in the Dutch general election if you want climate action & peace
Ana V. Martins
Who to vote for in the Dutch general election if you want climate action & peace
Ana V. Martins

Which parties in the Netherlands have clear climate targets? Which ones stand for peace? We made a selection and highlighted the most important points in each of their programs. Come dive with us into political waters for a minute.

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Ana V. Martins
Amsterdam cafes for laptop work & echt lekkere coffee - our favorites in West
Ana V. Martins
Amsterdam cafes for laptop work & echt lekkere coffee - our favorites in West
Ana V. Martins

At Amsterdive, we are partial to coziness, good coffee, and laptop friendly spots. We know you are too. Here are six favorites in Amsterdam West.

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Ana V. Martins
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Ana V. Martins
The case for learning Dutch - part I
Ana V. Martins

I threw myself into the woes of a new language, and the progress was painstakingly slow. Once, I hoped learning Dutch could sort out my life. It did, actually, in more ways than one.

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Ana V. Martins
Wallet-friendly lunches in Amsterdam? We've got you covered
Clement Taffin
Wallet-friendly lunches in Amsterdam? We've got you covered
Clement Taffin

From foccacia to Thai soups and artisanal bagels: ten addresses sourced by locals for a hearty lunch. Or: balling on a budget in Amsterdam.

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Clement Taffin
Life in Amsterdam these days feels as scattered as my thoughts
Ana V. Martins
Life in Amsterdam these days feels as scattered as my thoughts
Ana V. Martins

On Teslas, *babyccinos*, eccentric rental prices and good, very good marketing. Or life in Amsterdam after ten + years.

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Ana V. Martins
Where To Therapy, Amsterdam? *asking for a friend*
Ana V. Martins
Where To Therapy, Amsterdam? *asking for a friend*
Ana V. Martins

We asked our readers: where do you go for psychological support in Amsterdam? This article brings you their stories and recommendations. For all our friends out there that could use the help.

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Ana V. Martins
Things I wish I knew when I started freelancing
Clement Taffin
Things I wish I knew when I started freelancing
Clement Taffin

A celebratory and introspective piece about going self-employed and the things I wish I could have magically known when I first started.

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Clement Taffin
Hello world, Clem is in the house
Clement Taffin
Hello world, Clem is in the house
Clement Taffin

Amsterdam represented charm, beauty, and energy, yet felt inaccessible, unaffordable, distant. Now it represents a myriad of possibilities. I came from far, but this is also my home.

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Clement Taffin
Amsterdive is back.
Ana V. Martins
Amsterdive is back.
Ana V. Martins

A digital mag for the foreigner turned local. And the local who feels like a foreigner.

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Ana V. Martins
7 x Routes For You To Get Lost In Amsterdam
Ana V. Martins
7 x Routes For You To Get Lost In Amsterdam
Ana V. Martins

Take these itineraries as an inspiration for your exploratory walks around Amsterdam! They include many gems, from museums to street markets and favorite restaurants. Enjoy!

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Ana V. Martins

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Amsterdive writers brainstorming ideas for new Amsterdam lifestyle articles at a neighborhood cafe.