The Fault in Our Stars: 6 Locations from the Film
This post was originally published on May 25, 2015 and was updated in November, 2017. Amsterdam has been the setting for scenes in a multitude of movies over...
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Julia Evans’ Top 10 Tips for Taking a Food Tour
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 expe...
How to See the Rijksmuseum in 2 Hours
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 siz...
A Beginner's Guide to SAIL Amsterdam
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 la...
The Market Lover’s Guide to the Albert Cuypmarkt
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 Cuy...
Borrelhapjes: What do you eat with your beer?
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 f...
10 of Europe's Most Charming Old Towns
Modern day life in Europe is lived amidst architectural gems and historic monuments. Thankfully for visitors, these attractions are often confined to the Old...
The Non-Smoker’s Guide to Amsterdam’s Coffee Shops
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, the...
Dining out in Amsterdam: How to Order in the Local Lingo
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...
