Hi Reader

This week, I’ve taken a slight deviation from my usual format of sending out new blog posts one by one for a weekly round up!

After getting back from Spain recently where I attended a wedding for one of my best friends, I was reminded of my trip to visit her in Amsterdam exactly two summers ago. I started going down memory lane and I was inspired to finally write about my trip - something I’ve long been wanting to share with all of you! 🇳🇱

It begins with this story:

​How My First Free International Flight Led to Lifelong Memories and Adventures in Amsterdam 🇳🇱​

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I’ve been on this incredible journey exploring The Netherlands and have published eight new blog posts about my adventures.

Instead of filling your inbox with multiple emails, I thought it would be more convenient to compile all the posts into one comprehensive email for you to explore at your leisure. The series isn’t completely done, but the final 2-3 posts will go live in the coming days! (Stay tuned for them!)

Below is a list of my latest blog posts, each highlighting a unique aspect of my travels in The Netherlands. They’re listed in order of how I published them so you can follow chronologically. ☺️

Let’s go:

In honor of June being Pride Month, I wanted to inform everyone that the world’s first gay marriage took place in Amsterdam. In this post, we take a deep dive into the history and significance of Amsterdam legalizing same-sex marriage.

​Pride Month in Amsterdam: Commemorating the World’s First Legal Gay Marriage 🏳️‍🌈​

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It’s because of my visit to Amsterdam that I learned how amazing spearmint and peppermint taste. This year in 2024, I’ve been 6 months 100% caffeine-free and I owe it all to the discovery I made in AMS!

​How Amsterdam’s Mint and Ginger Tea Helped Me Go Caffeine-Free 🪴🍵​

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For my fellow foodies, I wanted to explain Amsterdam’s famous sweets.

​Savoring Amsterdam’s Sweets: Dutch Pancakes, Poffertjes, Stroopwafels, and More 🥞🧇​

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Fun fact: Amsterdam has more bicycles than residents!

​Embracing Amsterdam’s Bike Culture: A Day Riding Around Vondelpark 🚴‍♂️​

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Fellow bird lovers, you’re in for a treat with this one. If you’ve never seen a coot with their funky huge feet, you’ve gotten click through and watch me feed peas to one.

​The Coot and the Pea: Birdwatching Adventures in Amsterdam 🫛🦆​

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Amsterdam is famous for its canals which are lined with houseboats! I took a wine and cheese tour and shared what I learned:

​Wine, Cheese, and Houseboats: Are Amsterdam Canal Boat Tours Worth It? 🍷🧀🚤​

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Finally, earlier today I shared the story of my day trip to Zaandam. I went to Zaanse Schans: a picturesque place with traditional Dutch windmills.

​Your Guide to the Perfect Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans 🍫🚌🌬️​

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There’s still more to come so definitely stay tuned!

Aside from that, I hope you’re all enjoying the weekend. Isn’t it crazy to think summer is only 5 days away?

PS: What do you think of this format? Sending a roundup email rather than single blog posts by email? Sometimes I think a lot of my subscribers forget that every single one of these emails comes straight from me. They are not automated! So the great part of that is that I can approach them any way you guys want. I’m thinking of experimenting a bit with it. If you like this better, let me know! :D

Talk soon.

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Rocky