Open Boat, Better View: The Amsterdam Canals with KINboat

A relaxed one-hour canal cruise with local stories, comfy seats, and stunning views of Amsterdam’s historic center. Discover Amsterdam from the Water with KINboat If there’s one thing I never get tired of, it’s floating through Amsterdam’s canals on a sunny day. And honestly? The one-hour open boat tour with KINboat is one of my […]

AMAZE Amsterdam: A Mind-Bending Experience You Won’t Forget

If you’re looking for something truly unique in Amsterdam — beyond the usual museums and canal cruises — then let me take you to AMAZE Amsterdam. I went in thinking I’d just see a cool light show, but wow… it was so much more than that. Think immersive theatre meets electronic music meets a journey […]

The Van Gogh Museum: A colorful must-see in Amsterdam

If there’s one place in Amsterdam I keep coming back to—and never get tired of—it’s the Van Gogh Museum. Tucked into the heart of Museumplein, right between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk, this museum offers an unforgettable glimpse into the life of one of the world’s most iconic artists. Whether you’re into art or not […]

Keukenhof: Why I keep coming back every spring 🌷

As someone born and raised in Amsterdam, I used to think I had seen everything the Netherlands had to offer. That was until I visited Keukenhof for the first time a few years ago. Honestly? I was hooked right away. It’s so much more than “just a garden full of flowers” – it’s a colorful […]

Boom Chicago: fast, funny & totally international

If you’re looking for high-energy, English-language comedy in Amsterdam, Boom Chicago is the place to be. Located in a beautiful old theater on the Rozengracht, this comedy institution has been making both locals and internationals laugh since the early 1990s. I love coming here for a night that’s smart, fast-paced, and full of unexpected twists. […]

Toomler: The place for a night of stand-up comedy

If you’re into comedy – and honestly, who isn’t? – then an evening at Toomler should be on your list. This iconic comedy club, hidden beneath the Hilton Hotel on the Apollolaan, is the place where stand-up comedy really found its footing in the Netherlands. It’s home to Comedytrain, the collective that’s been nurturing top […]

Van Stapele Cookies: The best chocolate cookies in Amsterdam

Every now and then in Amsterdam, you stumble upon something so delicious that you want to tell the whole world about it—while secretly wishing you could keep it all to yourself. That’s exactly how I feel about the chocolate cookies from Van Stapele. And trust me, once you’ve had a bite, there’s no going back. […]