After nearly three decades living in the city center—and guiding visitors through the best things to do in Amsterdam since 2011—I can tell you one thing for certain. Most people looking for things to do in Amsterdam arrive with the completely wrong idea of what this city actually is. Yes, there is a reputation for…
Spring in Amsterdam is, in my opinion, the most beautiful time of the year. From March to May, the city slowly wakes up after winter. It’s still a bit cold — you’ll feel the wind along the canals and you’ll definitely need a jacket — but something starts to change. The first flowers begin to…
If you search for “crazy things to do in Amsterdam,” you’ll quickly notice something: most articles list completely normal attractions and just label them as “crazy.” Museums, viewpoints, canal cruises… nice, yes — but not exactly what you’d expect. After living in Amsterdam’s city center since 1997 and working as a guide since 2011, I’ve…
If you want to do Amsterdam in one day, the real challenge isn’t what to see — it’s how to choose. The city center may look small on the map, but in reality, you simply can’t cover everything in one day. I’ve been guiding people around Amsterdam since 2011, including many travelers on short layovers,…
Amsterdam is famous for its picturesque canals, elegant gabled houses, and centuries of maritime history. But behind the beauty of the city lies a darker past filled with mysterious events, old legends, and stories that have been whispered for generations. Over more than seven hundred years, Amsterdam has witnessed dramatic moments — from medieval punishments…
A Haunted Amsterdam Tour is one of the most unusual ways to explore the city after dark. While millions of visitors admire Amsterdam’s canals and historic houses during the day, few realize that the old streets of the city center are also filled with stories of executions, mysterious deaths, haunted canal houses, and strange legends…
After guiding thousands of Red Light District tours in Amsterdam since 2011, and more than 10,000 visitors through these streets, I’ve seen many curious travelers arrive in one of the city’s most famous neighborhoods without really understanding what they are looking at or why this area exist. Millions of people walk the Red Light District…
From a local living in Amsterdam for 28 years If you’re searching for things to do in Amsterdam in December, this is one of the most atmospheric months to visit. Even without snow, the city becomes a winter wonderland of sparkling canals, Christmas markets, festive lights, and seasonal events like the Amsterdam Light Festival and…
Seeing the tulip fields in the Netherlands is a bucket list experience for many travelers. Every year, more than a million people from all over the world come here just to see the explosion of colors across the Dutch countryside. I’ve been living in the Netherlands for almost three decades now, and for 16 years…
This is the most complete guide to visiting Volendam, a fishing village in the shores of the Markermeer lake. This fishing village has some pretty architecture and very attractive streets where you can taste some of the best Dutch culinary delicacies. If you are visiting Amsterdam, Volendam should be a mandatory stop in your itinerary….