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.
As the chilly days start, and you can begin to lose sight of what day it is (Blue Monday FYI *screams internally*), it’s easy to fall off the positivity wagon. But here are some sure-fire ways to boost your mood,...
It’s otter-ly amazing! For the first time in almost 50 years, an otter has been spotted in Amsterdam. Het Parool reports that a man from Amsterdam found some otter tracks in the sand on IJburg and that the Dutch M...
It seems you can review anything on Tripadvisor. People genuinely review bodies of water on Tripadvisor and discovering this made for an incredible afternoon reading through said reviews. You could say that we’ve...
Escape the city to a beautiful yurt in the woods. When we think of camping it’s usually in the spring or the summer, but there’s no reason why you can’t take a winter break somewhere in the Netherlands...
Well, things can change but our chances aren’t looking good. Despite the barrage of articles from news outlets this week predicting snow in the Netherlands, no snowflakes are likely to visit Amsterdam any time soo...
Flexitarians are people who eat plant-based alternatives and try to cut back on meat consumption. Back in May, we reported that the Netherlands consumes the most meat-substitutes per capita of any country in Europe, so...
She’s called Stella Vita and she’s done the team proud! A team of 22 students from TU Eindhoven has created something pretty magnificent – a campervan that runs entirely on solar energy. This beauty co...
Stars will shoot across the sky tonight. Although the Orionid meteor shower has been active for the whole month of October it will be at its most vivid between midnight and dawn tonight (Thursday 21 – Friday 22)....
The Foliage Train takes passengers on a journey through stunning autumnal landscapes. Autumn may be a bit chilly, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most beautiful seasons for travel. The crisp air, golden autumn sun...
We can’t wait to see those springtime colours! Every year Amsterdammers are encouraged to plant tulips, and last year 300 people accepted free tulip bulbs to plant around their gardens, windowboxes, and homes. At...