www.womanthismonth.com 105 July-August 2015 AMSTERDAM This beautiful city offers many child-friendly options but they have been largely overshadowed by its infamous adult attractions. In the land of wooden shoes, you don't have to go too far to find plenty of must-see family-friendly sights. Don’t miss the Van Gogh Museum, which offers activities specifically designed for children, like drawing competitions, workshops and treasure hunts. Visit Anne Frank’s House, which presents Frank's story with an uncomplicated approach. If the kids start getting fidgety with art, head to NEMO Science Centre, where amateur scientists can play with interactive exhibits that focus on topics such as electricity, gravity and genetics. Amsterdam also provides plenty of outdoor activities catered to children. Vondelpark offers an abundance of playgrounds, walking paths and cafés while Artis Zoo boasts more than 900 animal species. And no trip to the Dutch capital is complete without some pancakes. Docked in AmsterdamNoord, The Pancake Boat offers allyou-can-eat pancakes with a cruise along the picturesque canal. BANGKOK Bangkok is paradise for the hedonistic with its legendary nightlife where things can certainly get wild. However this haven for grown-ups extends a warm welcome to its junior tourists as well. Step away from Khao San Road and Soi Cowboy and you’ll find plenty to amuse your little ones, Anne Frank's house Siam Ocean World no matter what their ages. With intriguing culture, innovative museums and outdoor fun, Bangkok is wonderful for families. Visit Museum Siam, an interactive multimedia venue in old Bangkok, where kids can excavate fossils, fire faux cannons and explore a room full of traditional Thai toys. Do not miss Siam Ocean World aquarium where, in addition to the sharks, stingrays, sea horses and penguins, there’s also a soft play area. See the city from a different perspective by taking a cruise down the Chao Phraya river. And at most malls and public sites, you can unleash your children into perfectly padded playgrounds filled with squishy slides and ball pits.
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