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…
I love diving in Thai waters and I’ve done a lot of diving around the Gulf of Thailand, but Sail Rock diving is the top of them all. I’ve done more than 30 dives on this solitary pinnacle—my first one was during my Advanced Open Water course—and ever since, every time I’m in Koh Phangan,…
Encountering a whale shark is one of those epic moments many divers dream of, and when it happens, it’s so brief and magical that it feels almost unreal. These gentle giants love Thailand’s warm, plankton-rich waters, and their majestic presence makes time feel just a bit slower. Thailand has become one of the top places…
Bagamoyo is a historical town in the Tanzanian coast. It is the capital of the Bagamoyo district and it is a hub for artists and the perfect place to get to know about some very important parts of the Tanzanian history. This is a guide to Bagamoyo where you can find all the best acitivities…
Irente viewpoint is one of the most scenic places in Tanzania, with a breathtaking view of Mafia Mountain and the Maasai plains. It has been said that the place has the best views of Tanzania, and it well deserves the name. The viewpoint is in the West Usambara mountains range and despite its beauty it…