Dresden Christmas Markets: A Magical Fairytale

Visiting the Dresden Christmas markets had been a long time dream of mine. I imagined strolling along cobbled streets, taking in the overwhelming scent of mulled wine and chestnuts roasting on hot coals. Admiring the twinkling lights amidst the century-old architecture and towering churches. And what I imagined is exactly the Christmas fairytale I found. Dresden […]

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Gdansk Christmas Market: A Dutch-Inspired Winter Wonderland

The carousel at the Gdansk Christmas market

Imagine wandering through a Christmas market where Dutch-inspired architecture meets Polish holiday traditions. That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Gdansk Christmas market.  A Touch of Amsterdam in Poland Gdansk is a charming port town on Poland’s northern coast. I was surprised to see the striking resemblance to the Netherlands. Turns out, in the 16th […]

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Dumplings Amsterdam

Dumplings shop in Amsterdam

Dumplings Amsterdam is my go-to Chinese street food spot in Amsterdam. And lucky me, I live super close by. So what’s the hype around Dumplings Amsterdam? And why is that line so long, so often? Well long story short, it’s delicious Chinese street food. Plus, the location is just by Westerpark, making it the perfect […]

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Amsterdam Staatsliedenbuurt | Local Guide 

Looking for tips for Amsterdam’s Staatsliedenbuurt neighborhood from a local? Well, you came to the right place. Staatsliedenbuurt is the neighborhood (buurt in Dutch) that I’ve called home for the last three years.  The Staatsliedenbuurt is one of the best places in Amsterdam to visit. Why? There’s no tourists here. And we’ve got plenty of […]

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