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Tom Coggins

Amsterdam
As seen in: Time Out, The Culture Trip, Huck Magazine, Failed Architecture
Covers:  Travel, Tech, Art, Sustainability, Food
Post-doc researcher @dondersinst / co-founder @femphildelft / proud cat mum / she / her / big gay

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Hi there! I am Tom Coggins, a journalist based in Amsterdam. I write about tech, travel and culture in the Netherlands.

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Why You Can No Longer Cycle With Your Phone in Amsterdam

Why You Can No Longer Cycle With Your Phone in Amsterdam

Whereas other road users, such as motorists and lorry drivers, have been prohibited from using mobile phones …

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Robert Moses, Pig-Ears and the Camden Bench: How Architectural Hostility Became Transparent - Fai...

Robert Moses, Pig-Ears and the Camden Bench: How Architectural Hostility Became Transparent - Fai...

Writing in 1980 the political scientist, Langdon Winner, described an intriguing, albeit disconcerting episod…

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How to quit your job and make beer for a living

How to quit your job and make beer for a living

After learning to brew beer as a hobby, sisters Do and Tessel de Heij honed their skills to launch Gebrouwen …

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An Eco-Friendly Traveller's Guide to Amsterdam

An Eco-Friendly Traveller's Guide to Amsterdam

Restaurant, Fast Food, European, North American, Vegetarian, Vegan, $$ $ Though its tongue-in-cheek name may …

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The World's First Floating Farm is Spread Over Three Floors

The World's First Floating Farm is Spread Over Three Floors

Named the Floating Farm, the waterborne project will house 40 Montbéliarde dairy cows, known to produce aroun…

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Robots Are Building a 3D-Printed Bridge in Amsterdam's Red Light District

Robots Are Building a 3D-Printed Bridge in Amsterdam's Red Light District

Within the next few months pedestrians in Amsterdam will be able to cross Oudezijds Achterburgwal canal by us…

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The Best Restaurants in the East of Amsterdam

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By Tom Coggins
| The Culture Trip
Vegan waffles at Mr. & Mrs. Watson | © Mr. & Mrs. Watson There’s a whole host of excellent restaurants located on the east side of Amsterdam, ranging from laid-back hangouts serving hearty dishes alongside local, craft beer to high-end establishments housed in stunning surroundings. Here’s some of the area’s highlights to add to your must-see list.
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Cheese Shop Shut Down in Amsterdam

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By Tom Coggins
| The Culture Trip
Balls of Dutch cheese | © Pixabay A cheese store in Amsterdam, selling famous Dutch cheeses, such as gouda and edam among others, must remain closed after a judge ruled that its presence conflicts with a localised ban on ‘tourist shops’. Find out why here… The store in question, the Amsterdam Cheese Company, was forced to close last year after Amsterdam’s local government instated a ban on businesses that specifically cater to tourists.
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12 Foods You Must Try in Amsterdam

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By Tom Coggins
| The Culture Trip
Stroopwafels | © Takeaway / WikiCommons There are many mouthwatering local delicacies on offer in Amsterdam ranging from tasty, sugar-filled desserts like tompouce or bossche bol to savoury, fast-food favourites such as patatje oorlog or frikandel speciaal. Here’s a round-up of some of the most popular dishes in Amsterdam, which are readily available at restaurants, stores and bakeries throughout the city.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Freelance

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Only as self-parody

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Rita Skeeter
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