Category: Netherlands

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...

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The 10 Most Instagrammable Cities in Europe

Wondering which European cities are best represented on Instagram? Yep, we were too! So we undertook the highly scientific mathematical research of finding out how many times the hashtags for the names of each city in Europe have been used*. Et voila! We bring you the top 10 most Instagrammable...

10 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Amsterdam

While it doesn’t rain in Amsterdam nearly as often as some believe, rain is certainly no stranger to our streets. A rainy day shouldn’t get in the way of a good time here though, as the city is packed with plenty of warm and dry places to have fun on...

How to Make Your Monday in Amsterdam a Perfect One

If you find yourself waking up on a Monday morning in Amsterdam, you should consider yourself lucky! This gem’s got more than enough events, shops and museums to last you a lifetime… but even on a Monday, when some shops and attractions are closed, there’s more than enough to keep...

One Night in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a beautiful city to be in, both during the day and at night. Tourists tend to stick to Leidseplein and the Red Light District, but if you’re wondering how locals enjoy their time in the city, here is an example of what a regular Amsterdammer’s night might look...

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 experience? Here are my top 10 tips…  1. Wear layered clothing and comfy shoes – the...

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 size of the museum and my short attention span as excuses, but enough is enough. I finally made...

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 largest maritime festivals and an event that you wouldn’t want to miss. Featuring tall ships from all over the world, this festival...

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 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...

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Amsterdam Light Festival Food Tour

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
Includes a private canal boat ride!
Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour

Eating Amsterdam: Food & Canals Tour

Eat like a local on the canals of Amsterdam

  • Daily
  • 3.5 Hours
  • Small Group

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