Amsterdam Travel Stories

Feb 28, 2024 • 4 min read

Amsterdam is great all year round but the crowds...not so much. Here's how to pick the perfect time for your budget and needs.

Dec 20, 2023 • 7 min read

Amsterdam is again leading the way with spirited and innovative community and sustainability initiatives

Dec 19, 2023 • 6 min read

Some top places to see in the Netherlands are less than an hour away from the capital. Here are the best day trips from Amsterdam.

Dec 15, 2023 • 6 min read

Amsterdam continues to carve out a niche as one of Europe's most exciting food and drink scenes. Here’s where to eat.

Dec 15, 2023 • 4 min read

Amsterdam's creative and free-spirited energy is evident in its selection of independent shops.

Jul 26, 2023 • 7 min read

Whether you're looking to party hard or hang out with family, our guide to Amsterdam's neighborhoods will help you find the perfect place to stay.

Jul 14, 2023 • 7 min read

Amsterdam's compact center is easy to explore on foot and its public transport takes you even further. Here's how to get around the Dutch capital.

Jul 11, 2023 • 4 min read

With its beautiful urban parks, child-focused museums and stroller-friendly trams, Amsterdam is a surprisingly great option for a family holiday.

Jul 9, 2023 • 8 min read

Be ready for high prices in Amsterdam, one of Europe's favorite city break destinations. Here are our tips for seeing the city on a budget.

Jan 19, 2023 • 6 min read

One organization is offering a way to really get to know Amsterdam’s famous waterways – by helping clean them.

Jan 20, 2022 • 6 min read

Take part in Amsterdam’s famous cafe culture with our list of the 19 best bars.

Dec 14, 2021 • 5 min read

From priceless artworks to invaluable historical collections and, well, houseboats. Here are the best museums Amsterdam.

Nov 30, 2021 • 7 min read

They are two of Europe's greatest galleries, but should you visit Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum when in Amsterdam?

Oct 25, 2021 • 3 min read

Winter can be a great time of year to discover atmospheric Amsterdam, here's why.

Sep 17, 2021 • 5 min read

Experience the very best of the Netherlands' famous gardening skills in Amsterdam’s many parks.

Oct 4, 2019 • 6 min read

When the kids are too old to be enticed by ice-cream shops and petting zoos, but not so big they can explore cities on their own, try Amsterdam. Its mix of…

Sep 11, 2019 • 5 min read

From Friday night jenever drinking to Sunday morning film screenings, here’s our guide to the perfect weekend in Amsterdam.

Sep 10, 2019 • 5 min read

Coffeeshops are one of Amsterdam’s biggest draws. Pro puffer, Gavin Haines, has spent years researching the finest establishments to bring you his top tips for…

Jul 13, 2019 • 5 min read

Historic prisons are fascinating, tragic and often macabre places, which is why those that have been converted to modern hotels and hostels make such…

Jun 10, 2019 • 5 min read

After arriving in one of Europe’s cultural capitals, you could check into your hotel and take time to rest and reset. Or you could hit the ground running …

Jun 7, 2019 • 6 min read

Killing Eve is back for its second season, with the femmes fatale manoeuvring their way back into our hearts – with a bullet.

Jun 6, 2019 • 4 min read

While you might be used to drinking your gin with a dash of tonic, in the Netherlands things are done a little differently. Today, as they have been since…