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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 2023 Guide & Review

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

101 Free Things To Do in Amsterdam (The Ultimate Guide)

This is the ultimate guide to free things to do in Amsterdam, Holland (2023 edition). Now we all know Amsterdam…

Essential Info on Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the historic capital city of the Netherlands. With origins as a 12th century fishing village, it rose to…

Weather in Amsterdam, Netherlands

The weather in Amsterdam is a mixed bag and you can expect dull grey skies, regular rain showers, fresh windy…

Hotels in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a major European tourist and business destination and has a wide variety of places to stay to suit…

Transport in Amsterdam

Getting to Amsterdam from Eindhoven Airport

Looking for travel options between Eindhoven Airport and Amsterdam? The city of Eindhoven lies around…
How To Buy Dutch Train Tickets

If you want to get a handle on using the Dutch rail system, then here…
Getting Around Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht is one of the main cities of the Netherlands and lies 45km south of…
Taxis in Amsterdam (2023)

Taxis in Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands are generally quite expensive but can…
Public Transport Tickets in Amsterdam 2023 (Complete Guide)

Choosing the right transport ticket in Amsterdam has become a rather complicated affair for both…
Getting to Amsterdam from Schiphol Airport

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

Amsterdam Museums

Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum is the most important art museum in the Netherlands with thousands of old paintings in its collection including…

Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam

De Nieuwe Kerk or the New Church is Amsterdam’s main church located on Dam Square next to the Royal Palace.…

RTXP – Art Experience in Amsterdam

RTXP Amsterdam is an art gallery exhibition which features 50 replicas of some of the world’s most iconic paintings. The…

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.…

Royal Palace Amsterdam

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

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…

Van Eesteren Museum in Amsterdam

The Van Eesteren Museum is a small museum located in the new-west of Amsterdam in a pavilion overlooking the Sloterplas…

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…

Anne Frank House Museum in Amsterdam

One of Amsterdam’s most popular and important museums is the Anne Frank House. The house is located on the Prinsengracht…

MOCO Museum in Amsterdam

The MOCO (Modern Contemporary) Museum Amsterdam is an independently funded museum on Museumplein, close to the Van Gogh Museum. Book…

Day Trips and Excursions from Amsterdam

Zandvoort Beach near Amsterdam

A pleasant trip from Amsterdam when the weather is good is to take the train…
Keukenhof Gardens – Tulip and Flower Park in Holland

Keukenhof is the world famous tulip and flower garden park – one of the most…
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…
Kasteel De Haar – Largest Castle in the Netherlands

Kasteel de Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands and is located in the…
Efteling – A Fairytale Theme Park in the Netherlands

Efteling is a theme park in the south of the Netherlands based on traditional fairy…

Shopping in Amsterdam

Designer Outlet Roermond – Discount Mall in the Netherlands

The Designer Outlet Roermond is a fashion outlet mall located near the…
IJ-Hallen Flea Market in Amsterdam

IJ-Hallen is a flea market which takes place monthly over a weekend…
Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet Mall in Lelystad

The Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet is an outdoor discount mall in the…
English Bookstores in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has a number of bookstores selling English books. There are actually…
Is there a Primark in Amsterdam?

Primark’s flagship store in Amsterdam opened back in 2016, after about 3…
Organic Food Shopping in Amsterdam

Organic food has been easily available in Amsterdam, Netherlands over recent times.…

Living in Amsterdam

Savings Accounts Rates in the Netherlands

Savings interest rates in the Netherlands have been derisory in recent years although they are…

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…

Cost of Living in Amsterdam – Supermarket Prices (2023)

Want to know the price of food, drink and other consumer items in Amsterdam, Netherlands?…

Working as a Freelancer in Amsterdam

There are around 1 million people in the Netherlands who are working on a freelance…

Cost of Living Amsterdam – Price Listing (2023)

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

Salaries in Amsterdam, Netherlands (2023)

Compared to other developed countries, salaries in the Netherlands are at average levels and probably…

How to Find a Rental Apartment in Amsterdam

Finding a flat/apartment or house to rent in Amsterdam can be a serious challenge for…

How to Open a Bank Account in the Netherlands

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

Amsterdam Property Price Map 2013-2021

In recent years Amsterdam house prices have increased significantly to the point where buying in…

International Travel

How To Travel Amsterdam to Dublin

Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and a popular destination for tourists, located around 750km from Amsterdam.…

How To Travel Amsterdam to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland (UK) and a major financial and tourist hub. From Amsterdam it is some 660km…

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…

Ferry Services UK to Holland

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

How To Travel Amsterdam to Paris

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 Liège

Liège is a major city in the Wallonia region of Belgium and lies close to the Dutch-Belgian border. It is…

Amsterdam Cruise Port

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

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…

How To Travel Amsterdam to Prague (2023)

Prague in the Czech Republic is a very popular European tourist destination and is located 700km south-east from Amsterdam. Prague…

How To Travel Amsterdam to Bruges or Ghent (2023)

Bruges (Brugge) is the historic canal city in the northwest of Belgium which attracts many tourist visitors. Nearby is the…