Amsterdam Tips – City Guide for Visitors & Expats

    Keukenhof Gardens – Tulip and Flower Park (2025 Guide)

    Keukenhof is the world famous tulip and flower garden park – one of the most…

    A Guide to Haarlem, Netherlands

    Haarlem is a small, historic city about 20km west of Amsterdam and can be easily…

    Zaanse Schans – Windmill Village near Amsterdam

    A pleasant half-day trip from Amsterdam is a visit to the picturesque Dutch village park…

    Waterland area near Amsterdam – Essential Guide (2025)

    The Waterland area near Amsterdam comprises of historic fishing villages and picturesque open countryside built…

    Kasteel De Haar – Largest Castle in the Netherlands

    Kasteel de Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands and is located in the…

    Aviodrome – Aviation Museum in Lelystad

    Aviodrome is an aviation-themed museum (luchtvaartmuseum) located next to Lelystad Airport, about 40km east of…

    Madurodam – Holland in Miniature Park in Den Haag

    Madurodam is a miniature park in The Hague (Den Haag) which highlights some of the…

    Efteling – A Fairytale Theme Park in the Netherlands

    Efteling is a theme park in the south of the Netherlands that opened in the…

    Amsterdam City Cards

      I amsterdam City Card 2025 Guide & Review

      The I amsterdam City Card is an official city pass available for tourists and visitors to Amsterdam. It provides free…

      Go City Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass Review

      The Go City Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass is a visitor pass that offers free entry to a number of attractions…

      I amsterdam City Card vs Go City All Inclusive Amsterdam Pass

      Looking to get one of the Amsterdam city passes for attractions, transport and canal cruises? In this article we will…

        FOAM Photography Museum Amsterdam

        FOAM – FOtografiemuseum AMsterdam – is a renowned photography museum on the Keizersgracht canal in the centre of Amsterdam. Book…

        Houseboat Museum in Amsterdam

        The Houseboat Museum (Woonbootmuseum) is a unique and independent museum in the centre of Amsterdam showing what it’s like to…

        Museums in Amsterdam with Free Entry for Children

        Are you planning to visit Amsterdam with children? The following is a listing of museums in Amsterdam that give children…

        Amsterdam Museums Metro-style Map

        This is a ‘mash-up’ metro style map (2025 edition) which highlights the majority of museums and attractions in Amsterdam. With…

        The Allard Pierson Amsterdam

        The Allard Pierson is an archaeological museum located in the heart of Amsterdam. It incorporates the collections of the former…

        Louwman Museum in Den Haag

        The Louwman Museum is an automotive-themed museum with a wonderful collection of 275 historic and classic motor cars. It is…

        Rembrandt House Museum Amsterdam

        The Rembrandt House (Museum Het Rembrandthuis) is the Amsterdam house where famous Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) lived.…

        Verzets Resistance Museum in Amsterdam

        The Verzets Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum) is one of Amsterdam’s most intriguing and important museums chronicling the Dutch resistance movement during…

        Royal Palace Amsterdam

        The Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis) in Amsterdam is the imposing building found on Dam Square next to the Nieuwe Kerk…

        Museum of the Canals in Amsterdam

        Het Grachtenhuis (Museums of the Canals) is a multimedia museum which highlights the development and importance of the city’s canals…

          Amsterdam Cruise Port

          Amsterdam has developed into a major northern European cruise port hub. Cruise Port Amsterdam is the company which handles both…

          International Trains to/from Amsterdam

          Amsterdam has a number of direct international rail services which can connect you to Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, UK…

          How To Travel Amsterdam to London

          London is a major world city and capital of the United Kingdom. It is located about 360km west of Amsterdam…

          Eurostar London-Amsterdam Review

          This is a London-Amsterdam Eurostar train trip review. The Eurostar is a fast, comfortable and convenient way of travelling from…

          Amsterdam to Berlin by Intercity train (Complete Guide)

          A great way to travel between Amsterdam and Berlin during the day is by the Intercity train service. This gives…

          Ferry Services UK to Holland

          There are 3 ferry services running across the North Sea from the UK to the Netherlands – Harwich to Hook…

          Amsterdam-Brussels by Eurocity Direct train (Complete Guide)

          Eurocity Direct is the new rail service (started 15 Dec 2024) between Amsterdam and Brussels which has replaced the Intercity…

          How To Travel Amsterdam to Paris (2025)

          Paris is the capital of France and a major international city and popular tourist hub. It is located around 425km…

          How To Travel Amsterdam to Brussels (2025)

          Brussels is the capital of Belgium and a principal European political centre – located around 200km from Amsterdam. Travel between…

          How To Travel Amsterdam to Antwerp (2025)

          Antwerp (Antwerpen/Anvers) is the second largest city in Belgium and a major European port. It is located around 130km from…

            Airline Lounges at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

            Amsterdam Schiphol airport has a number of airline lounges available which are mainly located airside on the upper (mezzanine) level. In…

            Review: Oneworld Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol

            The Oneworld airline alliance has a medium-sized lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol airport in the non-Schengen departures area. In this article…

            Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Layover Guide

            Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is a major international airport hub which handles many transfer passengers. If you have a connection layover…

            Getting to Amsterdam from Eindhoven Airport

            Looking for travel options between Eindhoven Airport and Amsterdam? The city of Eindhoven lies around 100km south of Amsterdam in…

            Getting to Amsterdam from Schiphol Airport

            Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is a major international airport which lies 17km south-west of central Amsterdam. It offers excellent transport connections…

            Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Amsterdam

            Rotterdam The Hague airport (RTM) is the third busiest airport in the Netherlands and is located 6km from Rotterdam city…

              Savings Accounts Rates in the Netherlands

              Savings interest rates in the Netherlands have been quite volatile over the last few years.…

              Cost of Living Amsterdam – Price Listing (2025)

              The following tables list prices (in euros) of various items and commodities for sale in…

              Public Holidays in the Netherlands 2025 / 2026

              Looking for the Dutch holiday schedule? Here is a listing of national holidays in the…

              Dutch Chain Stores Guide – Shopping in Amsterdam

              Want to get the lowdown on Dutch shopping chain stores present in Amsterdam? The city…

              Utilities and Services in Amsterdam (2025)

              Are you moving to Amsterdam or the Netherlands? You will need to get to grips…

              How to Open a Bank Account in the Netherlands

              If you intend to live and work in Amsterdam or anywhere else in the Netherlands…

              Credit Cards in the Netherlands

              The use of credit cards in the Netherlands is not as well established as elsewhere…

              American Express Cards in the Netherlands (Complete Guide)

              American Express (AMEX) is present in the Netherlands and has a number of charge cards…

              Best Travel Credit Cards in the Netherlands

              Credit cards are essential if you do a lot of travelling, particularly when booking hotels…

              Studying in the Netherlands

              With world-class universities, teaching in English and reasonable study costs, the Netherlands (Holland) is becoming…
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