Amsterdam local guide

Your neighborhood shopping guide to the Negen Straatjes in Amsterdam, including the best boutique shops in the Nine Streets of Amsterdam!

Like our tradition over the past years, we planned our winter vacation way in advance. If up until now we focused specifically on Eastern Europe because of budgets {you can find more about my considerations here}, this year, due to the increase in low-cost flights to a wider range of destinations in Europe – we […]

“A decade ago, you probably wouldn’t have wanted to hang around in this part of town.” Our tour guide gestures all around him. It’s fairly hard to parse this part of Amsterdam with the neighbourhood that he’s describing, one that is downtrodden and dilapidated, plagued by crime, drugs and a multitude of social issues. I […]

Only have 24 hours or less to spend in Amsterdam? See the best of Amsterdam in one day with this perfect 1 day itinerary according to a local including the best things to do, where to eat and how to get around.

The shopping in Amsterdam is just so good. You'll find small independent boutiques dotting nearly every street and I made it my mission to try and pop in as many as I could. It was an easy task, considering their creative window displays and eye catching merchandise were continually luring me inside

The Best Non-Mainstream Things to Do in Amsterdam. Creative and unusual things to do in Amsterdam, for locals and tourists alike. #amsterdam #traveltips

It’s easy to find lists of must do’s in Amsterdam, but all too often you’ll either be directed to the city’s lowlights or hemmed in with thousands of other tourists. If you've never been to the glorious Dutch capital, you will probably start by checking where to stay in Amsterdam. Then, you will want to explore the city's most interesting spots. So here is an insider’s guide the 10 best ways to experience the 10 highlights on a first timer’s trip

Traveling to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands? Use this handy comprehensive guide to plan your trip from start to finish! Learn when to visit, things to do, where to stay and other helpful tips to plan your European adventure!

Planning a weekend trip to Amsterdam? hit all the best things to do in Amsterdam with this travel guide and 3 day itinerary for Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the most iconic city in The Netherlands, and there is so much to do! Here are all the top things to do in Amsterdam during a weekend trip. | The Netherlands travel guides and itineraries #Amsterdam #weekendtrip #amsterdamitinerary