Amsterdam is a great city for expats but can be overwhelming at first! Here are our tips for a great Amsterdam Expat Life!
Summer is coming, and with that comes our hopes for warm temperatures and long sunny days. One of our favorite summer pastimes in Amsterdam is swimming. Amsterdam and its surroundings have many great spots for swimming, from urban canals to natural lakes, from the beach to designated outdoor pools. There are some things to keep…
If you ask me, Gay Pride Amsterdam 2025 is Amsterdam’s most fun yearly event! Sure, King’s Day is great, Museumnacht is also an experience, but nothing beats Gay Pride Amsterdam. The city turns into this colorful, exuberant extravaganza, and the fact that it is held over a week in late July to early August ensures…
Are you coming to Amsterdam looking for that fairy-tale vibe you have seen in thousands of pictures? Then, go to the City Center Amsterdam neighborhood. Located just in the middle of the city, surrounded by water, City Center Amsterdam will deliver what Amsterdam has promised you: cute little streets lined with narrow penchant buildings overseeing…
Oud West is Amsterdam’s most loved neighborhood. Located right on the west side of the canal’s area, if you live in Oud West Amsterdam, you are never really too far away from anything. Its wide canals, stylish restaurants, and unique vintage stores make it easy for Oud West to win the competition for the best…
Bos en Lommer is a real up-and-comer. Bos en Lommer is Amsterdam’s western neighborhood, known for its multicultural population, green spaces, and fast-evolving urban landscape. Whether you are thinking about living in the neighborhood or visiting the city for the weekend, come with us to discover Bos en Lommer. Bos en Lommer is a relatively…
Wanna be a real Amsterdammer and discover the city’s fairytale streets with a bike tour? In this post, I share the best bike tour Amsterdam and some tips on how to handle your first bike ride on the famous Dutch bike lanes. I know, biking in Amsterdam can be intimidating: even the people who use…
