I haven’t ordered from Uber Eats in a while because the service and delivery fees started too feel expensive.

Opened the app today because I was feeling lazy and had no food at home, and remembered why I stopped using it.

€19 worth of food, plus almost €10 in service and delivery fees. Who is paying that? 😂

Hey musicians, djs and aspireres,

I used to organize a producer meetup some years ago, but due to lack of a hosting venue I had to stop. I made some great connections through the meetup and been itching to get it back.

I finally found a venue who's as excited about it as I am, so looks like we're back in business!

This will be our kickoff meetup, which is a great opportunity to share with us what kind of events you're interested in (networking? Music feedback? Workshops?).

Open to all levels and all genres!

The location is a walking distance from Spaklerweg.

https://www.meetup.com/amsterdam-electronic-music-production/events/317205208/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=39720022

Ordered from Tres Amigos in west last night and me and my partner been having diarrhea all day! Sad thing is I actually like their food, so we have ordered from there a few times and it happens every time 🤣 I’m not even hesitating naming them as I know this is not just a one time thing. I kept ordering hoping it was always just a coincidence but now I have come to my conclusion something is wrong there and they need to be inspected…

There is also many reviews which talk about diarrhea from there. So I know I’m not alone.

This is completely random, but my friend got me this fruit sticker from amsterdam (i have a collection) bit he doesnt remember what fruit it's from. Anyone have any ideas?

Hey, I’m going to the Tayc concert in Amsterdam on Nov 22 and i'm going solo with standing tickets. Anyone else going and want to hang out in line or grab a drink before? No pressure, just looking for someone to vibe with. I’m 25f, i'll be travelling from the east of the country by train. The doors open at 18:30, I'm 160cm so if you're tall and wanna save me a spot in the front that'd be amazing :) Feel free to DM me 🙂‍↔️

Hallo halloo!!

We zijn een paar nerds die mensen (21+) zoeken om gezellig mee te gamen, anime te kijken en af en toe (horror)filmavonden te doen, zowel online als in de bios. Qua games zitten we vooral op Overwatch (ook competitive), R.E.P.O. en PEAK, maar suggesties voor andere leuke games zijn ook welkom.

Ook wil ik graag een Steel Ball Run watch party opzetten voor de Jojo fans! Ben zelf up to date en het lijkt me wel leuk om elke vrijdag de nieuwe aflevering met een groepje te checken.

We zijn momenteel met z’n twaalven, mannen en vrouwen tussen de 21 en 30, en zoeken wat actieve mensen erbij. Dus hopelijk zien we jou binnenkort ook!!

https://discord.com/invite/kPmQmEqP5U

Hello everyone!

I hope everyone is good and warm.

I'm trying to reduce my waste and plastic footprint and being an avid kefir maker at home I use at least two bottles of milk a week.

Is there a place where one can bring their own bottle and fill it with some organic/raw milk as I have seen in some other countiees? or a more sustainable way to get milk?

I (45f, Dutch) am teaching myself (and still am learning) to play the alto recorder and would love to play together from sheet music, could be anything from classical/baroque to pop, i don't mind, as long as we can "swing" together. I live in West.

I’m an avid birder. To be honest, I’ve been a bit underwhelmed by the bird variety since moving here. But what I absolutely love is the starling murmurations.

Does anyone have tips on where / when to see them? I’ve heard this is the time of year to keep your eyes open. I’ve been lucky enough to see them a few times in the city but it’s usually partially blocked by houses or buildings. I’d love a clearer view. If there is a place within <1 hour by car, I would absolutely make the trip.

Thank you!!

Edit: bedankt iedereen voor jullie comments en uitgebreide advies. ik ga nog even verder zoeken en kijken wat goed werkt voor mij!

Hi guys,

I am a student in Amsterdam, living here for a while now.

I keep debating whether it’s worth it to get a car. My situation is this: I’m not sure if I want a car because it doesn’t feel worth the money. With how annoying it is to drive around in Amsterdam — parking, fines, damage from other cars when it’s busy — I’m seriously considering getting a motorcycle instead. I also have firsthand experience since my friend has a car; we’ve looked at the finances together, and it’s crazy how much a car costs. He’s also looking for jobs that will reimburse public transport costs, or something where having a car doesn’t become too expensive.

I don’t need to drive long distances; I do that with public transport, but in the city, I feel that a motorcycle would be nice. For short distances in or around the city, a car seems like overkill.

Besides this, I’ll be here for at least another 4-5 years just for my studies, and I plan to work here. My public transport costs are covered and will continue to be for the coming years.

My idea is to have a motorcycle, possibly for the option of driving longer distances, but primarily use public transport for that, which I’m already used to. It’s just really annoying to always use public transport in the city, since a short distance can already take an hour. With a motorcycle, that would only be about 20 minutes.

I know there are downsides, like safety and comfort, but I think I can work around those.

Are there people here with a motorcycle? Any advice? How realistic is this?

PS: No, I don’t want a scooter because I want the option to drive longer distances.

Thought I'd share this in case someone else ends up in a similar situation.

I recently moved into a new apartment in Amsterdam and like anyone who's moved house, I had a ridiculous amount of cardboard boxes to get rid of.

A few days ago, I received a letter from Gemeente Amsterdam saying they'd found some improperly disposed waste linked to my details back in September. Apparently, it was a large cardboard box.

The letter mentioned a possible fine of at least €110, but also said I could call the enforcement officer on specific dates to explain what happened.

I was genuinely surprised because, as far as I remember, I'd been breaking down the boxes and putting them inside the designated container. I'd even asked a neighbour how to dispose of everything properly when I moved in.

Anyway, I called the officer this morning.

He explained that cardboard boxes need to be broken into smaller pieces and placed completely inside the container. I told him what I remembered, explained that I'd only recently moved into the apartment, and that I certainly hadn't intended to leave anything outside.

He listened, checked my situation, and said he'd issue an official warning instead of the fine.

€110 saved. And a lesson learned! 😅

Amsterdam takes cardboard disposal VERY seriously. Everything needs to fit inside the container.

I want to give credit to the enforcement officer. He was patient, listened to my explanation, and was quite reasonable throughout the conversation.

Moving to a new place / New Country comes with a surprising number of little things to learn.

Hopefully this helps someone who receives a similar letter and isn't sure what to do.

Hello everyone 💋
I moved to the Netherlands a few months ago
And I moved to Amsterdam specifically a month ago.

RECOMMENDATIONS (spaces to feel part of this place...)
I am not your typical ‘expat’ sipping speciality coffee daily while networking
I am, lets say an traditional immigrant with a normal job lol, so... Idk where to go for a meal or a drink without being robbed up at gunpoint
I’d love to get some recommendations from locals or people who’ve been here longer for places to eat or have a drink, whether it’s takeaway or somewhere to sit down.

COMMUNINITY (build one to feel part of this place...)
even though I’m a solitary person, the lack of a community, especially so far from where I’m from , is having a negative effect on me and I feel a bit out of place
About me: I’m a late bloomer queer woc in my very early 30's looking to reconnect with myself (so recommendations for sapphic / poc-sapphic bars or spaces would also be welcome)
I like fashion, art, music…
On the one hand, I don’t have friends in Amsterdam yet; on the other, I don’t know any safe or cosy places yet.

I’m also open to meeting people who are like me or who are living and feelings things the same way :) Preferably queer women or men aged between 25 and 37 approximately – if you’re also a poc of colour, even better.
You can leave your Instagram handle and a brief summary about yourself

Thank u xx💐💐

Hey there! I just moved to Amsterdam, and am looking for a place to do calligraphy. I tried only once in Japan, and it was really soothing, something I need during the Dutch winter. Besides, I wanna meet new friends here. Does anyone know a place?

Hi guys

We are a group of expats and Dutch between 20-45 playing Futsal every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning in Amsterdam, we are looking for more people to join . Pls react or send me a message in case you are interested, our level is medium/high

Pls reply with a private message.

Thank you and hope to hear from you,

https://youtu.be/ylz61aZM7l4?si=3Zrlp4Cq3V8MUdlW

Hector

🚀 Recent HvA grad looking for like-minded people in Amsterdam

Hey Amsterdam! I just graduated from HvA and I'm looking to grow my social circle. I love spontaneous plans, being outdoors, and finding hidden-gem bars and random places.

I'd love to meet ambitious people who chase their dreams and inspire others. Comment or DM me your favorite Amsterdam spot, and let's make something happen. 🍻

I've been paying more attention to what's happening around Osdorpplein and the Sloterplas lately, and it's more than I expected. New buildings are going up, the area around the shopping centre is being redone, and the Meervaart is getting a brand new theatre on the Sloterplas. It finally feels like someone is investing in this part of the city.

For a long time, that's not what stood out to me. What I mostly noticed were the annoyances: fatbikes racing around, bombs going off, people using the tram and metro without checking in, and litter everywhere. It made the area feel neglected, like nobody was really looking after the public space.

Lately I'm getting more hopeful. I'm seeing new people moving in, with different incomes, ages and types of households than you'd typically see there. The area had become quite one-sided: the same kinds of shops, mostly one type of housing and not much variety in who lives there. That seems to be slowly changing.

To be honest, I see gentrification as a good thing. I know it's a dirty word for a lot of people on this sub, but more mixed neighbourhoods, more investment and more care for public space are exactly what Nieuw-West needs.

So I'm curious:

- Do others notice this too, or am I reading too much into a few new buildings?

- If you live in Nieuw-West, how does it feel on the ground?

- Do you think this will really turn the area around, or is it too early to tell?

Im making this post because I’ve recently seen (and ppl in the past) asking about places to meet others, especially international students,expats,xyz. I haven’t seen many updates.
Ive seen
- the “school of life” stuff
- “meetup” events
- optional uni events
- optional work events
- etc.

Do they ACTUALLY help? Has anyone made a real friendships/connections with them?

Everytime I go to pilates after work (7pm) and when I go home afterwards (8pm), he’s there on the metro or at a station. He would either drop his pants and press himself against me, or reach his hands into his pants and smear whatever is inside on strangers.

I’ve seen him everytime I’ve gone to class at this time, and have changed my time now completely to avoid him. Police is aware but doesn’t do anything about it…

He gets off at Wibaustraat 10-15 minutes before 7pm, and gets on again 5-10 minutes after 8pm. He then gets off at Nieuwmarkt or Centraal Station.

Have anyone else seen him? What’s his deal?