Our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board
This well-subsidized, efficient organization offers accommodation guides, theme itineraries, and event calendars. The I amsterdam card sold by the Board covers admission to major museums, plus city tram and bus fares, and discounts at many local restaurants. www.amsterdamtourist.nl
Specialbite
A comprehensive website guide to Amsterdam dining, offering current reviews of the city’s restaurants. www.specialbite.nl
Expatica
This useful English-language website features insider information on life in the Netherlands. www.expatica.com
Museums
For information on 37 major Amsterdam museums, check www.amsterdammuseums.nl.
sdemul.blogspot.com
Written by a British expat, this engaging blog conveys a sense of daily life in the city. sdemul.blogspot.com
Local Media:
Rush
Glossy, quarterly English-language magazine distributed largely by hotels; features visitor-friendly articles on local history, shopping, and attractions; overview of seasonal events. www.rush.nl
Day-by-Day Amsterdam
English-language monthly produced by the Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board; offers handy daily calendar of months’ events (theater, music, dance, exhibits, and fairs) and a useful address book for city’s major attractions.
Amsterdam Weekly
Free alternative English-language weekly featuring local news, reviews, and a weekly calendar of events. www.amsterdamweekly.nl
