We all love cheese, but who would have thought that making it would be so rewarding? Cheese has been made in Northern Europe for thousands of years, and the art of cheese-making was once known in every household with a...
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...
Amsterdam is full of famous we’ve all visited at some point, like the Rijksmuseum, and they’re fantastic places. But if you’ve been living here for a while or are perhaps looking for something you haven’t seen before...
People who are not from Amsterdam are often surprised by the quantity and quality of our Indonesian restaurants. Indonesian food is not so easy to find in most European countries, which is a shame because we all know ho...
Eating out at a restaurant should be an experience, especially if it's for a special occasion. A good restaurant serves tasty food, but it's even better if your surroundings are as exciting as the dishes. There are plen...
Need a break from the buzz of the city? Luckily, Amsterdam is surrounded by postcard-perfect villages that feel worlds away but are just a quick trip by train, bus—or even bike. From coastal charm to cobbled lanes and s...
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 contro...
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, all dressed in or...
As the days grow longer (and hopefully warmer), it's time to get out of the house and explore Amsterdam. There are tons of amazing things to do this April in Amsterdam. In fact, it might just be our favourite time of ye...
Amsterdam has become a vibrant hotspot for vegan cuisine, where innovation and sustainability meet on every plate. As more people embrace plant-based diets for health, ethical, and environmental reasons, the city's culi...