paroolOct 29, 2026, 02:00

Friends Toon (25) and Don (23) came up with a ruse to rent in De Plantage: 'It took us eight hours to write the first thousand letters'

Friends Toon and Don successfully secured an apartment in Amsterdam's Plantage neighborhood by hand-delivering thousands of personal letters to local residents. Their unconventional approach impressed a landlord, allowing them to rent a property featuring historic amenities and views of Artis.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

7 places to go ice skating in Amsterdam this winter

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Elias Mazian is a huge Stevie Wonder fan: "He is a child prodigy who lived up to the hype"

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