
Amsterdam is celebrating the 750th anniversary of its founding in 2025.750 years old I recently spent five days in the Dutch city of about 925,000 residents and found it easy to navigate, friendly, and charming. It's cosmopolitan, home to 180 nationalities although about half the population is of…
Amsterdam is celebrating the 750th anniversary of its founding in 2025.750 years old I recently spent five days in the Dutch city of about 925,000 residents and found it easy to navigate, friendly,…
Amsterdam is celebrating the 750th anniversary of its founding in 2025.750 years old I recently spent five days in the Dutch city of about 925,000 residents and found it easy to navigate, friendly, and charming. It's cosmopolitan, home to 180 nationalities although about half the population is of indigenous Dutch origin. I found it to be a colorful, and perhaps underrated, city to discover because of its rich history and diverse cultures. About 90 percent speak English, making it easy for this American to communicate with its citizens. At times, when in shops and restaurants, I almost forgo…