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Café Papeneiland, Amsterdam — Gezellig!

Café Papeneiland, Amsterdam — Gezellig!

The story behind Cafe Papeneiland in Amsterdam, plus the meaning of ‘gezellig’

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Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam

Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam

The Brouwersgracht on a cold winter day.

The name literally means Brewers’ Canal — in reference to the breweries located here during Holland’s Golden Age.

Notice the old warehouses that have been transformed into luxury apartments.

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Arnold Cornelis

Arnold Cornelis

Pastry shop Arnold Cornelis, in Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, is housed in a shop that dates back to the 18th century.

© Anton Hein