Our Colleague Ivan talks about his love for Amsterdam, his job, and what’s it like being SMURFED.
At Fun Amsterdam we offer various types of activities to suit many different travel styles. How do we do it? By having an awesome team of fun-loving individuals who always add something of their own to the mix!
In this series of posts you’ll get to know the members of our team – the faces of Fun Amsterdam.
If you drop by to our office you’re very likely to get charmed by our managing director Ivan. He’s known for his catchprase “smiles for miles” and his big smile that he doesn’t spare. Ivan comes from a background that’s very mixed in nationalities and speaks FIVE LANGUAGES, which tends to scare the new coworkers away. But, we all got used to it… Eventually. 
“I love the planet we all share, and would love to see our differences become our strengths as a people”, says Ivan with his big smile, and so we begin this interview.
Tell us a bit about your job?
I love being a part of our knowledgeable staff. They continually express their love of our city, giving people the time of their lives. Most important for me is the equality amongst the people that visit here and the people that work for our company. The atmosphere empowers all to feel at home. Build your foundations and hold the castle of your dreams in the sky above.
What’s the main advantage of FunAmsterdam?
You could be Ronnie Wood from the rolling stones (no joke, he was on our boat last week!), or just Mr Smith and Mrs Smith. If you can dream it, we simply make it happen! Our company motto says “Everything is possible” and I believe that the city of Amsterdam truly gives back to its people, reminding them to feel that there are no rules that are set in stone. Be it in events, shopping, attractions, or engineering; the City of Amsterdam gives back as much as you are willing to put in.
Why do you think Amsterdam is fun?
Fun in Amsterdam, for me takes all the aspect of a capital city, and gives you the village feeling – where anything on your mind can be said and felt. Ride a bike and let the city amaze you. There is this open communication between the mixed cultures of Amsterdam. Belonging to Amsterdam is what defines the meaning of the sign “I (Am) Amsterdam”, and that’s something that i have never seen in the same intensity elsewhere.
If you could choose only one tour or activity we offer, which one would that be and why?
The one activity that i am an absolute fan of, is the Smurffette or Minion bar tour. “Unforgettable“ is the word to be used for describing this.
What so special about Amsterdam Smurfette?
You can forget a stripper, but you just can never forget being smurfed! Our Smurfette has a proper broadway experience. She also sang with the rock and roll greats! She is the kind of girl that can over power you despite her small size. At first i thought how difficult it must be to be humiliated for a living; but in Amsterdam everything is possible and her pride is what I noticed right after. She puts great confidence and energy out there. She loves playing the game and continually turns the tables with her groups. As I said, you just can never forget being smurfed!
The only bad thing about his position, says Ivan, is that he ends up hearing all the praise – even if it’s meant for his coworkers.
“But in the end”, says Ivan, “it keeps me and my colleagues going when we relay the information directly to in team briefings over a cup of coffee.”
Meet our team! Ivan: "Amsterdam is fun because it evokes smiles for miles!"
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