Travel Stories

Jul 15, 2023 • 8 min read

From cruising the canals to finding the city's very best nightlife, here are the top things to do in Amsterdam.

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 13, 2023 • 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.

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 11, 2023 • 6 min read

Locals in Amsterdam have lots of rules for tourists who flood into the city. Here's everything you need to know in advance to avoid getting in trouble.

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.

Feb 8, 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.

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…

May 29, 2019 • 4 min read

Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District is a carnival of vice, with skimpily-clad commercial sex workers in brothel windows, raucous bars, haze-filled …

Mar 15, 2019 • 6 min read

From the ultimate Rembrandt exhibition to ground-breaking vegan restaurants, with sustainable sightseeing and limited-edition craft beers thrown in for…