Bridges on the north and west sides of the Canal Belt in Amsterdam have been closed with dozens of poles since Monday. The experiment, which will last one year, is an initiative of the Amsterdam Centrum district aiming to prevent cut-through traffic in the neighbourhood.
Down a side-street off one of the main boulevards in Amsterdam Centrum, you'll find this surprisingly cosy medium-size coffeeshop spread over several narrow floors. With extensive mosaics and elaborate décor, it includes large comfortable banquettes and pleasantly mellow lighting aided by candl