Secret Guides

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…

Amsterdam’s unbelievably warm for this time of year, so it’s definitely time for some outdoor fun, and there’s nothing more fun than Amsterdam’s annual tulip festival. This year there are…

Moving to Amsterdam from anywhere else in the world can be quite a culture shock. First comes apartment hunting (UGH) and a battle with bureaucracy to obtain the appropriate papers,…

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…

In Amsterdam, any sun often comes with a downpour of rain, or a gale of wind, which threatens to ruin your lovely brunch on the terrace. However, there are plenty…

Another lockdown, another Netflix binge. This year wasn’t quite as lockdowny as the last, but it’s still been pretty lockdowny, and we enter 2022 we’re still under restrictions. Who else…

Where to treat yourself to some tasty tapas. Spanish food is anything but pretentious, and that’s what we love about it. Whether it’s a simple bocadillo de calamares or a…

The menus are packed with incredible flavours. This year it was revealed that people in the Netherlands eat the highest…

How well do you really know Amsterdam? Amsterdam is a beautiful city. The most beautiful if you ask us. From…

Even when it’s pouring down, there’s plenty you can do. When the weekend is set to be soggy, lots of people scrap their plans and end up sitting inside, bingeing…