When Autumn Arrives in Amsterdam
The summer season in Amsterdam is usually like a fleeting, intoxicating dream that somehow fools you into thinking it will last forever. You go along with it, since you still can, but deep down you […]
Outdoor Swimming in Amsterdam: The Best Locations to Cool Down
The past few summers, Europe has been going through the worst heat waves in centuries. That includes Holland, of course, and the heat usually gets even worse in bigger cities like Amsterdam. This is due […]
How to Plan Your Day Trip From Amsterdam to Zandvoort Beach
I say Holland and you’re probably going to think of windmills, bicycles and cheese. Fair enough, we’ve got all those things in plenty of variations. But you also shouldn’t forget the Netherlands has a coast […]
Amsterdam by night: 10 photos of the city under the stars
When I was walking to my metro stop, experiencing the streets of Amsterdam by night, I couldn’t shake this strange sensation. Have you ever watched Studio Ghibli’s ‘Spirited Away’? I first watched it when I […]
Street Scenes of the Endless Summer in Amsterdam
I’m kind of in a twilight zone, and so is Amsterdam. The city resonates with my state of mind, my phase in life. I’ve just finished my master’s degree, so I’m no longer a student […]
The Essential Guide to King’s Day in Amsterdam
Once every year, the entire country of the Netherlands transforms into the biggest orange-themed street party you’ve ever seen. I’m talking about King’s Day, of course, the birthday of the current Dutch monarch King Willem […]
Pretty in Pink: Cherry Blossoms in Amsterdam’s Westerpark
It seems I can’t really help myself. Every year, I have to share at least one article about the cherry blossoms in Amsterdam. There is just something so irresistibly pretty about all those pastel pink […]
12 Moments When Amsterdam Looked Like a Golden Age Painting
Do you ever experience those moments when you’re walking along, enjoying the warm golden light, and suddenly it feels like you’re inside an idyllic painting? I’m not sure if I’m explaining myself well enough, but […]
Siberian Winter in Amsterdam: The Frozen City in 13 Photos
This past week, Amsterdam made a spellbinding transformation. It was a metamorphosis that we only see once in a blue moon. At the end of February, most of us were looking forward to the start […]
The Ultimate (Christmas) Guide to Amsterdam in December
Spending December in Amsterdam is not a bad deal at all. The Christmas decorations sparkle in the moonlight, the narrow streets along the canals look cozier than ever, and the locals are preparing to enjoy […]