The ultimate insider’s guide to Amsterdam, bringing together the best hidden gems from the worlds of food, drink, nature, culture and more. All the inspiration you need to explore the city can be found right here…
More than ever, people are flocking to Amsterdam’s vegan restaurants. A couple of years ago, it was revealed that people in the Netherlands eat the highest amount of meat substitutes per capita in Europe. People d...
As the colder months set in, the age old pursuit of ice skating comes to the forefront of Dutch minds and often people skate on the canals when they freeze over. However, it’s not a good idea to do that because th...
There are tons of incredible things to do this Christmas in Amsterdam. As the Amsterdam Light Festival illuminates the city, you can make your way through the markets, eating as you go and enjoying all of the experience...
There are a few Christmas markets in Amsterdam this year, each of which has something unique about it. Whether you’re looking for a colossal affair with ski slopes and ice skating or something that celebrates loca...
Haarlem in the capital of North Holland in the Netherlands, just a 30 minute drive West from Amsterdam. It’s known for its tulips, its important role in the Dutch Golden Age and, more recently, for banning most me...
You’ve probably heard people referring to the Netherlands as Holland, and the two have been accepted as synonyms for a long time, but in reality they’re not. It’s not just English speaking countries th...
De Pijp is one of the most vibrant and exciting areas of Amsterdam. With its charming narrow streets and diverse population, it’s a place that has something for everyone, and we love it. De Pijp is located by the...
You don’t have to be a sommelier to appreciate wine. After all, you can’t beat a nice glass of wine and good company, especially after a week in the office. Wine bars are not the exclusive domain of those wh...
Amsterdam is not, by any stretch of the imagination, a warm city, but that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy an iced coffee in the warmer months. As ice disappears from the streets we look for cold beverages inste...
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, then a first attempt at speaking Dutc...