Category: Netherlands Travel Guide

A food tour is a great way to get to know any city… but how do they work? How can you get prepared? And what’s the best way to make the most out of your experience? Here are my top 10 tips…  1. Wear layered clothing and comfy shoes – the...

I worked just next door to the Rijskmuseum for 2 years, and until a week ago I hadn’t even been inside. I know, I know. It’s shameful. I tried to use the size of the museum and my short attention span as excuses, but enough is enough. I finally made...

SAIL Amsterdam is a nautical festival that comes around every 5 years and takes place both in and around the waterways of Amsterdam. It is one of Europe’s largest maritime festivals and an event that you wouldn’t want to miss. Featuring tall ships from all over the world, this festival...

The most abundant street market in all of the Netherlands and permanent resident near the pinnacle of all Amsterdam to-do lists, Albert Cuypmarkt (Albert Cuyp Market, in English) is a one-of-a-kind treat for the senses that simply has to be seen and eaten at least once. To help you get...

There are countless kinds of borrelhapjes (literally translating to “drink snacks”), and that’s because beer goes very well with so many different types of food. From simple salted peanuts and bread with butter, to Dutch cheese with mustard… Every bar in Amsterdam offers a different selection of finger food. But...

Modern day life in Europe is lived amidst architectural gems and historic monuments. Thankfully for visitors, these attractions are often confined to the Old Town districts of Europe’s major cities, making sightseeing easier (as long as you’re comfortable walking across cobblestones). Here are a few of our favorite Old Towns...

It’s the elephant in the room: no matter how cultured, foodie or health-conscious you are, if you tell your friends and family you’re visiting Amsterdam, they’re bound to ask if you plan to smoke weed. And whether you decide to or not, you’re guaranteed to be curious about it. I’ve...

Whenever you go out for drinks or dinner in Amsterdam, it’s hard not to envy the locals and expats who can order in Dutch. It’s a difficult language to learn, but from experience, Dutch people love it when you at least attempt to give it a go. Even if it’s...