Places

17 best coffeeshops in Amsterdam: the best spots to smoke in 2024

As an international in the Netherlands, there's always been one challenge that faces me: Finding the best...

The ultimate Dutch winter wonderland photo report

One thing that never changes in the Netherlands is the love for snow. And so, here are...

A wintery trip to Bruges: lights, chocolate, and everything Belgian

Just south of the Dutch border lies Flanders. Not Ned Flanders (d’oh 😜), but the province of...

The 17 best live music venues in Amsterdam (from a local)

Live music venues in Amsterdam are everywhere, and there’s one of every kind: big, small, famous, underground....

A summer break in Oostende: more than just your average beach town

Oostende is a gem in Belgium, sitting on the coast of the Flemish North Sea. But let...

Smoking or edibles: what’s the best way to get high in Amsterdam?

Okay, so you’re in Amsterdam and looking to get high? Going to a coffeeshop and buying a...

Best windmill site in the Netherlands: Kinderdijk or Zaanse Schans?

It's not just all about Kinderdijk or Zaanse Schans, but these are the places everyone flocks to...

Rotterdam is the coolest city — and these epic pics prove it

It's official: we're mega-fans of Rotterdam! Shedding its crappy parts and putting up new amazing architectural highlights,...