How to Spend Your Easter Weekend in Amsterdam in 2026
There’s a moment every spring in Amsterdam when everything seems to shift at once. The canals catch the light differently. Café terraces fill up before noon. Tulips appear in window boxes across the Jordaan. And if you time it right, Easter weekend is when all of this collides — four...
Netherlands
A Beginner's Guide to the Jordaan Neighborhood
Not far from Amsterdam’s city center, the Jordaan district is one of the best loved neighborhoods in the city. Charming narrow streets give way to flower-lined canals, and there are plenty of quaint shops and boutiques, as well as cafes, restaurants and artists’ studios to keep everyone entertained. More than any...
3 tips for buying Dutch cheese in Amsterdam
The Dutch and cheese: a love affair for the ages. Anyone who’s been to the Netherlands can tell you that Dutch fondness for dairy runs deep – especially for kaas, or cheese. Dutch people consume 25% more dairy products on average than the British or Americans. You might be wondering:...
Come visit some of our favorite places in Amsterdam! Café Papeneiland, Café in Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS “Papeneiland is one of the oldest cafes in Amsterdam – a really historic spot. Bill Clinton famously once came here for a cappuccino and a slice of apple pie – he ended up taking a...
Amsterdam's Top International Food Finds
When dreaming of an Amsterdam adventure, you may be wondering what types of foods you can try in this amazing city. There are many foods to eat—from street foods and tasty snacks to full sit-down meals. The interesting thing about Amsterdam is it has a rich mix of culture intertwined...
5 Cooking Classes in Amsterdam You’ve Got to Try
This post was originally published on July 27, 2015 and was updated on November, 2017. Whether you’re visiting and looking to experience something uniquely Amsterdam, or you’re an Amsterdammer who wants to mix up your culinary routine, cooking classes are a fun way to try something new with the help...
10 Weird Festive Holidays You Never Knew Existed
‘Tis the season – to eat goose and get presents from an old woman on a broomstick? Depending on where you live, both of those things could be true. Here are some of the craziest and most fun holiday traditions from across Europe. And yes, we’ll admit that Europeans can...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Amsterdam's Red Light District but Were Afraid to Ask
When you hear Amsterdam, you probably think: canals, cannabis and the Red Light District. Not surprisingly, as you’re wandering the streets of the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and Oudezijds Achterburgwal, you’re likely to have a lot of questions about the Red Light District (RLD), feeling a mixture of curiosity and embarrassment. Don’t...
Dutch Cheese-making Traditions
Before we even get into the nitty gritty of Dutch cheese, it’s best to start with how not to pronounce it. And I’m talking gouda here. Just to get things straight, Gouda is not pronounced “goo-da”. The Dutch “g” is a tricky beast: it’s a guttural sound much like clearing...
Eating Europe Tours
Amsterdam Light Festival Food Tour
A guided walking tour of the Amsterdam Light Festival with authentic local food stops along the way.
- Daily
- 4 Hours
- Private tour
Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour
Eat like a local on the canals of Amsterdam
- Daily
- 3.5 Hours
- Small Group
