Let’s be honest, being a tourist is not cheap. Typically you have to pay for travel and accommodations, and then on top of it you are eating out all the time. Whether you can afford it or not, these costs all add up. So here is a list of 23 awesome free things you can ..read more

There are many delicious Dutch delights which must be tried at least once. Here are 7 Dutch drinks you should be sure to sample! Be sure to try them with our favorite Dutch foods! Travelers know one of the best things about visiting a new place is trying the local cuisine. And while you are ..read more

If you dream of wandering through gardens filled with millions of colorful flowers then Keukenhof is the perfect day trip from Amsterdam for you. Open March 23-May 14, 2023. DAY TRIP FROM AMSTERDAM TO KEUKENHOF GARDENS Located just a few kilometers outside of Amsterdam, Keukenhof is a beautiful garden filled with millions of tulips, bulbs ..read more

Get a glimpse into the secret hidden gardens located along Amsterdam’s canals on the 16-18th of June 2023. Open Tuinen Dagen • Open Garden Days Open Garden Days is an annual event when many hidden canal house gardens are open to the public for one weekend. This year 2023 it is the 16th, 17th and ..read more

Just north of Amsterdam lies a bucolic region known as Waterland which is home to several charming villages and towns. Let’s visit some of them on a day trip from Amsterdam! DAY TRIP TO VOLENDAM, MONNICKENDAM & MARKEN All three of these small towns sit on the Markermeer, more specifically the part called the Gouwzee ..read more

This city has many secrets, and some of them are places you can visit! These Amsterdam secrets are sitting in plain sight but even some locals haven’t discovered them all yet. Here are a few of our hidden favorites. 13 AMSTERDAM SECRETS • HIDDEN PLACES IN AMSTERDAM Perhaps you have already been to some of these… The post 13 AMSTERDAM SECRETS appeared first on AWESOME AMSTERDAM ..read more

Gawk at the historic buildings and romantic bridges along Amsterdam’s beautiful canals while relaxing on a canal boat tour. TOP CANAL BOAT TOURS IN AMSTERDAM Seeing the city from the water is something you definitely do not want to miss when visiting Amsterdam. You can tour Amsterdam via boat morning and night, meaning you don’t… The post Top Canal Boat Tours in Amsterdam appeared first on AWESOME AMSTERDAM ..read more

In the mood for some turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing? More and more restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner in Amsterdam. Here are a few spots where you can gobble it up. Plus a few shopping tips for those cooking at home. THANKSGIVING IN AMSTERDAM There are so many expats living in Amsterdam and tourists… The post THANKSGIVING IN AMSTERDAM appeared first on AWESOME AMSTERDAM ..read more

It’s breakfast time! Here are more than 40 tips for delicious Amsterdam breakfast and brunch places. In the morning the canals are peaceful with the still waters reflecting the soft light of early day. Are you hungry yet? Let’s go have some breakfast! 40+ BEST BREAKFAST & BRUNCH SPOTS IN AMSTERDAM We’ve organized our breakfast picks… The post TOP 40+ BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH IN AMSTERDAM appeared first on AWESOME AMSTERDAM ..read more

What is it like to live on a houseboat in Amsterdam? Luckily, you can find out yourself and rent one during your visit. HOUSEBOATS IN AMSTERDAM You’ll find old ships converted into living quarters and custom built floating mansions. Many tourists are curious about the history of houseboats in Amsterdam. The city often suffers from… The post Sleep on a Houseboat in Amsterdam appeared first on AWESOME AMSTERDAM ..read more