Our guide to health and fitness in Amsterdam brings you everything from beautiful parks to running, cycling and walking routes, yoga and meditation, friendly gyms and peaceful places to go.
Everyone who visits Amsterdam in the spring and summer aspires to see the amazing tulips, and they’re so vibrant that they’ve long since been a symbol of the city. However,…
It turns out that when it comes to water quality the Netherlands is not exactly winning any awards. In actuality, it has the poorest water quality of any country in…
In Amsterdam, tulips are definitely our thing, but we also have an abundance of breathtaking cherry blossom trees. They lift the spirits and remind us that, after a string of…
Located on a Dutch houseboat, a type appropriately known as an ‘ark’, De Poezenboot is a unique spot for a sanctuary. And perhaps a surprising one too, given that cats aren’t…
Look to the sky at 3.35am on Friday morning (August 12) and you’ll see a stunning supermoon, much larger and brighter than usual. It’s known as the Sturgeon Moon, and…
With climate change becoming a central issue in our future – especially in The Netherlands – we find ourselves wondering what more we can do individually to curb emissions. But…
Google Doodle marks important events and occasions in the world with graphics and short explanations and this Earth Day Google Earth has shared several potent images of the world’s rapidly…
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.
Feeling a bit down? You’re not alone. As the dark and chilly days continue, and you start losing sight of what day it is (Blue Monday FYI *screams internally*), it’s…
