Things To Do

Concertgebouw Orchestra are holding a huge, free opening night festival, open to everybody and you’ll find it tonight at Westerpark, so why not come along? Last year it was a…

Amsterdam is beautiful as seen from its many amazing canals. You don’t need a license to hire a boat either. Some of them come with captains so you can sit…

Being an adult can be soooo boring, right? Between working, paying the bills and doing chores the magic of childhood imagination can be left behind, but there’s a place in…

The stunning Het Scheepvaartmuseum holds 500 years of maritime history, mapping the powerful role that the Netherlands has always played in naval trade, including the Dutch Golden Age, when the…

Located on a Dutch houseboat, a type appropriately known as an ‘ark’, the Catboat is a unique spot for a sanctuary. And perhaps a surprising one too, given that cats…

There is nothing more magical than Zandvoort Beach at sunset, is there? Well, a candlelight concert can make any experience more spectacular and on August 6 and 21 you can watch…

Watching films in a different language is a great way to learn but it doesn’t appeal to everybody, and sometimes people just want to watch things in a language in…

With her melodic love songs and semi-biographical lyrics, Taylor Swift’s tunes have inspired fans for around 15 years. From pop to country, you may think you’ve heard all of Swift’s…

It’s been a hit in the UK for years now, and at last, Europe’s favourite sneaker festival Crepe City will arrive in Amsterdam. Mark your diaries for July 31, when…

There are plenty of beautiful gardens in Amsterdam that are usually closed to the public but these hidden gems are perfect for a summer stroll and soon you’ll be able…