Dutch Cultural Journeys

Dutch Cultural Journeys Customized private experiences in Amsterdam & beyond for curious travelers.

08/08/2026

Thanks to Napoleon’s anomosity to the British empire the stroopwafel was born. Isn’t that funny?

31/07/2026

Saucijzen comes from Salcice.
Puff pastry is an old invention.
Butter is up for next week in my stroopwafel reel!

24/07/2026

Amsterdam’s Animal Farm—From kroegtijgers and elephants to birds and bulls, every sign tells a story. It almost feels like walking through Animal Farm, where every creature has its own place in the tale… just hopefully with better beer and fewer revolutions. 🐷🍻

17/07/2026

❌❌❌Amsterdam is:
where historic canals meet bold creativity, turning every street into an adventure. 🚲✨
Golden sunsets reflect off the water while cozy cafés and buzzing nightlife keep the city alive long after dark. 🌅
Every corner feels like a postcard, blending timeless architecture with an effortlessly cool vibe. 🏙️
Whether you’re exploring hidden alleys, cruising the canals, or discovering world-class art, Amsterdam never disappoints. ❤️
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10/07/2026

Hoop fighting (hoepvechten) was a form of recreational martial play practiced in medieval Amsterdam, in which participants engaged in mock combat using wooden hoops and sticks. Municipal records indicate that the activity had become sufficiently disruptive to public order that the Amsterdam city council prohibited it in 1413, reflecting broader efforts to regulate violence and maintain civic discipline in the late medieval urban environment. Despite the ban, the practice persisted; between 1524 and 1552, municipal records attribute six fatalities to incidents arising from hoop fighting.

03/07/2026

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Karnemelk: simple, refreshing, and packed with tradition. 🥛
Sometimes the classics really are the best.
Do you still drink karnemelk, or is it underrated?
Drop a 🥛 if you’re on team karnemelk!

19/06/2026

Imagine living in a country that no longer exists. 🌍

For over 100 years, Moresnet was a tiny neutral territory wedged between the kingdom of the Netherlands and Prussia. It had its own identity, stamps, flag, and even plans to become the world’s first Esperanto-speaking state. Then, after World War I, it simply vanished from the map.

A forgotten nation with a fascinating story that most people have never heard of.

12/06/2026

🌍The Mercator projection is one of the most recognizable world maps, but it comes with major distortions.

Designed in 1569 for navigation, it preserves direction and angles, making it useful for sailors. However, it dramatically enlarges regions near the poles, making places like Greenland appear much larger than they really are compared to Africa. These distortions can shape how we perceive the size and importance of different countries and continents. Understanding the strengths and flaws of map projections reminds us that every map is a representation—not a perfect reflection—of our world.

05/06/2026

Long before modern democracy, the Abbey of Kortenberg became the birthplace of a remarkable charter often called the Dutch Magna Carta. 📜
Signed in 1312, the Charter of Kortenberg gave citizens a voice in governance and helped limit the power of rulers.
Walking through these historic grounds feels like stepping into a pivotal moment in European history.
A hidden gem where ideas of accountability and representation first took root.
History lives on at the Abbey of Kortenberg—where the seeds of democracy were sown.

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Damrak 1
Amsterdam
1012LK

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Maandag 08:30 - 19:00
Dinsdag 08:30 - 19:00
Woensdag 08:30 - 19:00
Donderdag 08:30 - 19:00
Vrijdag 08:30 - 19:00
Zaterdag 08:30 - 19:00
Zondag 08:30 - 19:00

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