The tulip fields of Holland are a spectacular sight every spring. The most popular growing areas are in the provinces of North and South…
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3 days in Amsterdam with the City Card
I’ve lived in Amsterdam for more than 30 years and I’ll never tire of exploring the city – there’s just so much to discover!…
Amsterdam’s cinematic jewel
The Tuschinski Theater, Amsterdam’s most beautiful and historically significant cinema, is a masterpiece of architectural flair and cultural heritage. Located in the city centre,…
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Zaanse Schans is a picture perfect open-air museum in the countryside near Amsterdam (map). Whenever I have friends or family visiting me for the…
Amsterdam School architecture: where art meets function
Amsterdam is famous around the world for its UNESCO World Heritage listed canals and its beautiful, gabled canal houses. The city is also known…
The most beautiful castles in the Netherlands
Europe is home to many of the most iconic castles in the world. The Netherlands has its fair share of beautiful castles, from fairytale-like…
How I celebrated my 50th birthday in Amsterdam
Turning 50 is a pretty big deal in the Netherlands. I’ve often seen signs of it in Amsterdam and around the country – family…
An Amsterdam hotel for all reasons
The nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel is a striking building along the Zuidas (southern axis) of the Amsterdam Ring (A10) highway. With its three triangular…
A magical art experience in Amsterdam
The Fabrique des Lumières is a new digital art centre in Amsterdam. Created by the fantastic Culturespaces team in the Westergasfabriek, an old gas…
