01 · 10 min
Food Markets in Amsterdam: Where to Go and What to Expect
A practical guide to Amsterdam's main markets, comparing Albert Cuyp, Noordermarkt, Ten Katemarkt, Dappermarkt and Pure Markt.
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AmsterDu
A Brazilian perspective. A whole city.
Amsterdam,follow your curiosity.
A market to explore. A neighbourhood to wander. A question that finally makes sense. Find your next chapter in the city.
Amsterdam begins beyond the postcard.
Which Amsterdam feels like you today?
02 · 8 min
Amsterdam Terraces: Sun, Service and How to Choose
A practical guide to Amsterdam terraces: reservations, service, payment, tipping, weather and venue-specific outdoor rules.
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03 · 9 min
LGBTQIA+ History in Amsterdam: Homomonument, IHLIA and Key Landmarks
A historical route through Amsterdam's LGBTQIA+ landmarks, focusing on memory, archives, movements and social spaces.
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Where to live in Amsterdam
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Assess my situation →02Build a smart itinerary
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Build my itinerary →03Cost of living simulator
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Simulate now →04Compare neighborhoods
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Compare neighborhoods →05Simulate transport
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Simulate commute →06Find where to eat
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A Dutch city. A Brazilian curiosity.
Created by Eduardo Silva, a Brazilian living in Amsterdam since 2026. A place to explore the city, understand its customs and find your way in everyday life.
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