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Visiting a coffeeshop in Amsterdam: etiquette, tips and tricks for first timers

Ever thought about visiting a coffeeshop in Amsterdam but don’t quite know where to start? Don’t fret, you’ve...

The liberation of the Netherlands like you’ve never seen it before (coloured videos inside)

Each year, on May 5, the Dutch celebrate the day their country was liberated from Nazi occupation...

Amsterdam Pride 2023: everything you need to know

Amsterdam Pride 2023 will be bright, bold, possibly half-clothed, and far from half-hearted. ✨ Forget everything you thought...

How to say thank you in Dutch: 10 ways (with pronunciations!)

Learn how to say thank you in Dutch in just a few minutes — and impress all...

Stroopwafels unwrapped: Discover the sweet story behind the Dutch classic

A stroopwafel (literally translated to syrup waffle) is a Dutch snack that is gooey and absolutely delicious....

11 best places for the munchies in Amsterdam

We've all been there: super high and wandering the streets of Amsterdam with the munchies. The biggest...

De Kermis: 5 things you didn’t know about funfairs in the Netherlands

Bright, flashing lights, shrieks, music and laughter...if these sensations reach your eyes and ears you've made it...

The do’s and don’ts of smoking weed in Amsterdam

Amsterdam coffeeshops are a microcosm of their own — smoke wafting through the air, a mysteriously long...