Sometimes we all need a breather… Life can be pretty non-stop and taking some time out to appreciate the slower, calmer aspects of life can really improve people’s mental health. However, it’s not alwa...
The weather should warm in soon in Amsterdam and although there are plenty of beautiful parks in Amsterdam, sometimes it’s good to explore further afield and plan day trips. You don’t have to travel far from...
Did you know that Amsterdam is said to have the highest number of waffle stands per capita in the world? From the classic stroopwafels, thin and crispy on the outside with a gooey caramel center, to fluffy Belgian waffl...
Ik houd van mijn moeder, soms kijk ik zelfs naar de Facebookfilmpjes die ze mij stuurt. Maar als het om Moederdag gaat, vraag ik mij altijd af of een nietszeggend boeket, een te dure spabehandeling of zoet ruikende brui...
Spring might just be our favourite season in Amsterdam, with flowers in bloom everywhere you look and the promise of better weather. There’s cause to celebrate this month, always cause to party and definitely a co...
Where it’s pasta, pizza, a delicious ball of burrata or a simple negroni you’re looking for, Amsterdam has some of the best Italian restaurants anywhere and there’s something to suit everybody. But it...
King’s Day (Koningsdag) is the day on which Dutch people celebrate King Willem-Alexander’s birthday (April 27) and it’s a very, very big deal. People flock to the streets and canals in their thousands,...
The gorgeous Bloemenmarkt has been around since 1862 and it’s still going strong, floating atop the Singel canal in Amsterdam. You can expect fresh flowers six days a week, from Monday to Saturday but this place i...
If you are 18 years old or will be 18 in 2024, the European Union will pay you a train pass to travel across the continent for an entire month. Yes, you’ve read that right! The DiscoverEU program launched the 2024 campa...
Amsterdam is beautiful as seen from its many amazing canals. You don’t need a license for a boat hire either. Some of them come with captains so you can sit back and relax, and in others, you can try your hand at...