We lived in Amsterdam for the past 6 years so we have crafted a list of essentials when friends and family visited over the years. Amsterdam is easily one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Get out of the touristy center and walk the beautiful canals and explore everything this historic city has to…
Inflation has hit everyone hard this year so if you are looking for an easy side hustle to make some side income (bijverdienste); Rent out your apartment on Airbnb! We gained around €9,000 in extra gross income in 2022 and are well on our way to the same in 2023! We own a two bedroom and we were…
When moving to a new country, it can be overwhelming to find a pet sitting or doggy day care that you can trust. In the Netherlands, there are a few sites that help with the process of finding a trustworthy pet sitter or doggie daycare. Whether you are looking for someone to walk your fur…
There is nothing like brunch with your friends on a sunny Saturday/Sunday morning. Amsterdam is an explosion of brunch locations that are very popular, especially during the summer on sunny days. Here is a list of my favorite best brunch Amsterdam places across the city by neighborhood listed below. Here is our interactive google map…
Six years ago, I moved to the Netherlands and signed a new work contract before I ever even visited the country! It was a downright terrifying experience but one I would repeat over and over. Moving to another country is a wild adventure of self-discovery. It is completely freeing and terrifying to know no one…
King’s Day is a country-wide street party and a national holiday in the Netherlands. Celebrated every year on April 27th, it is a wild party across the Netherlands that you do not want to miss. Amsterdam is the center of the party with 700,000 visitors coming to celebrate (doubling the size of the city’s population!)…
