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Amsterdam Economy Coronavirus Before the corona-crisis, 11% of all jobs in Amsterdam were in tourism and catering. That’s 1 out 9 people. 35.458 people worked in the catering-industry. 12.108 people worked in hostel/hotels. 9.802 people worked in culture and recreation. 4.758 people worked in travel organisations and agency’s. (source: Data Amsterdam ) Normally, Amsterdam attracts 18 […]
Empty Amsterdam & Closed Window Brothels After years of profitable tourism, Amsterdam’s Red Light District and its window brothels are now deserted. Is the silence a foreshadowing of an uncertain future for this centuries old vibrant area? Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf asked Cor van Dijk, the chairman of the entrepreneurs who are represented in the business association […]
Concerns About Prostitutes Who Work From HomeTable of ContentsConcerns About Prostitutes Who Work From HomeNo Support From Dutch GovernmentAn Income Decrease For ProstitutesDutch Customers of Prostitutes Are Slowly ReturningProstitutes Need Money For Their FamiliesAmsterdam Mayor Tries To Block Sex Advertisement WebsitesConcerned About Safety Of Prostitutes Prostitutes working from home is a concern for the municipality […]
4-star Boutique Hotel Mai Amsterdam in City CentreTable of Contents4-star Boutique Hotel Mai Amsterdam in City CentreAmsterdam With An Asian TwistThe Long Journey Of Hotel MAI AmsterdamRed Light District HotelHotel Mai Amsterdam Financial strainsFamily Art For A Personal TouchHotel Mai Amsterdam Booking After fourteen years of discussion with critics, judges, banks and the municipality, the […]
An Interview With Sex Worker Activist Mariska MajoorTable of ContentsAn Interview With Sex Worker Activist Mariska MajoorProstitution Pros vs ConsProstitution Information Center AmsterdamSex Worker Education and AdvocacyAmsterdam Red Light District RulesProstitution and Sex TraffickingAmsterdam Red Light District AreaAmsterdam Red Light District ToursNordic Model For ProstitutionDecriminalization ProstitutionSex Education in SchoolsAmsterdam CookiesAmsterdam Red Light District BookAmsterdam Audio […]
Quiet Amsterdam in Corona Cris: Empty Streets & Closed Venues The normally lively streets of Amsterdam are deserted due to the measures against the corona virus. We experienced this during a bicycle tour at 11 am through Amsterdam. These three videos is what Amsterdam in corona crisis looks like. The video above was recorded on […]
Dutch Government Allows Coffee Shops In The Netherlands To Open During Corona Crisis Dutch coffee shops (local name for cannabis stores) are allowed to open their doors again to offer cannabis (weed & hashish) at collection points during the Corona-crisis. The Dutch government has decided that the same rules will apply to coffee shops in […]
Amsterdam Red Light District Tour Ban Does Not Allow Tours From 1 April 2020Table of ContentsAmsterdam Red Light District Tour Ban Does Not Allow Tours From 1 April 2020What are the new tour rules from 1 April 2020 in Amsterdam?What is still allowed for tours in Amsterdam?Escorting Groups in AmsterdamOther Ways To Get A TourWhy […]
Amsterdam Drugs TourTable of ContentsAmsterdam Drugs TourFun Things To Do in AmsterdamDrug Policy in the NetherlandsDrugs in the NetherlandsAmsterdam Drugs LawsAmsterdam Drugs Tour HighlightsDrugs Tour With Amsterdam Tour Guide We offer a brand-new, super interesting and exciting walking tour through Amsterdam’s historic center. A unique tour that tells everything about all drugs (in the Netherlands). […]
Top 10 Amsterdam Red Light District PhotosTable of ContentsTop 10 Amsterdam Red Light District Photos1 | Main Street Amsterdam Red Light District2 | Amsterdam Red Light District In Summer3 | Window Brothels4 | Enjoying Life On A Terrace5 | De Wallen At Night6 | Coffeeshop The Bulldog The First7 | Narrow Alley In Amsterdam8 | […]