During my eight years navigating the Amsterdam fitness scene as an expat, finding a comfortable and empowering workout environment was a priority. While the city offers thousands of mixed facilities, I frequently struggled in standard weight rooms. I have compiled this 2026 guide to the best female gyms (vrouwen sportschool) in Amsterdam to support other…
The first step for getting a Dutch/European Permanent Residence or Dutch passport is passing a series of exams called the Inburgering Exams. I passed all the exams in 2023 without any previous knowledge of the Dutch language. Here are my recommendations for how to pass the Inburgering Exams in just a few months. What are…
Whether it is your first or not, winter in The Netherlands is NOT a sunny walk in the park! I have lived in Amsterdam since 2018, and every year, I try to escape part of the winter: I always reach a point where I can’t take another rainy day anymore! In this post, I’m sharing…
If you live in The Netherlands, you have heard about Padel Netherlands (at least once!). I didn’t know much about Padel Netherlands when I first moved here. If you also wonder what it is, what kind of skills you need, and why everyone seems to love it, read this post. I will share with you…
Whether you live in the Netherlands or are just visiting with your family, Amsterdam, and the surrounding beautiful country are shockingly great places to visit with your family. Whenever my family or friends come to visit, we always do one of the things on this list of things to do in Amsterdam with kids! Make…
Amsterdam is a paradise for local beers and beers around the world. Whether you’re into craft brews, traditional Dutch beers, or international selections, this city has a pint for everyone. Get out of the touristy center of Amsterdam to grab a beer Amsterdam with the locals. Victor is a beer guy, so we have tried…
