The Journal
City writing, slowly.
Neighborhood walks, opinionated guides, and the stories behind the spots in the Mokum guide.
A Perfect Saturday in the Jordaan
2026-05-28 · 3 min read · The Mokum Desk
One unhurried day in Amsterdam's most romantic quarter, from the Saturday farmers' market to a brown cafe as the light goes gold.
Where Amsterdammers Actually Drink Coffee
2026-05-14 · 2 min read · The Mokum Desk
A short, opinionated map of the city's coffee, from serious roasters to the cinema-turned-cafe locals never really left.
Crossing the IJ: A Day in Amsterdam-Noord
2026-04-30 · 2 min read · The Mokum Desk
The free ferry behind Centraal is the best two minutes in the city. Here is how to spend the afternoon it delivers you to.