After 6 years living in the Netherlands, we have visited, tasted and explored a lot of the country! Here are our Netherlands tips!
Summer is coming, and with that comes our hopes for warm temperatures and long sunny days. One of our favorite summer pastimes in Amsterdam is swimming. Amsterdam and its surroundings have many great spots for swimming, from urban canals to natural lakes, from the beach to designated outdoor pools. There are some things to keep…
If you ask me, Gay Pride Amsterdam 2024 is Amsterdam’s most fun yearly event! Sure, King’s Day is great, Museumnacht is also an experience, but nothing beats Gay Pride Amsterdam. The city turns into this colorful, exuberant extravaganza, and the fact that it is held over a week in late July to early August ensures…
Bos en Lommer is a real up-and-comer. Bos en Lommer is Amsterdam’s western neighborhood, known for its multicultural population, green spaces, and fast-evolving urban landscape. Whether you are thinking about living in the neighborhood or visiting the city for the weekend, come with us to discover Bos en Lommer. Bos en Lommer is a relatively…
Wanna be a real Amsterdammer and discover the city’s fairytale streets with a bike tour? In this post, I share the best bike tour Amsterdam and some tips on how to handle your first bike ride on the famous Dutch bike lanes. I know, biking in Amsterdam can be intimidating: even the people who use…
Break away from the boring dinner date format with these Date Ideas Amsterdam for your next date night. Our list below will take you all over the city and explore ideas from art to games to comedy. Fabrique des Lumieres/Troost – Best Date Ideas Amsterdam Combo One of my favorite date ideas Amsterdam combos is…
Amsterdam is famous for its fantastic museums, the most well-known being the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank’s House. They are all very impressive, and you should not skip them if you are in Amsterdam—that would be a crime! However, a few hidden gems deserve your attention: Moco Museum Amsterdam (or, as I…
