Magical. Rendered speechless. Freaking amazing. All things to describe ice skating on Amsterdam canals. No matter the season, being on the Amsterdam canals is the best thing to do in the city--hands down. Go ahead...try to argue something...
5 Weekend trips from Amsterdam
Why would you want to take a weekend trip from Amsterdam? So many reasons! You could live in Amsterdam like we do. Perhaps you are a local or an expat that lives in the Netherlands and it’s easy...
Our new home in Amsterdam: Sneak peek
Buying a home in Amsterdam was one of the easiest decisions we made and we are so happy to have a home that is our own! I’ve already written about the process and what we went through to...
Buying a house in Amsterdam as an expat
Finally! Here’s our story about buying a house in Amsterdam. If you want a peek at our new home, it's okay to be nosey. In 2016 we made a New Year’s resolution to make buying a house a...
Traversing the Amsterdam countryside by bike
I live in Amsterdam. I love Amsterdam. It’s such an amazing city with the canals as the perfect backdrop of a sunny day. BUT...and this is a big BUT...it’s not all that there is to see in the...
Picture Perfect Amsterdam in Autumn
The air is becoming crisp, the leaves are starting to change, and the heavy jackets are emerging once again. It must be autumn in Amsterdam! The city of canals and stunning canal houses has a gift for those who...
Life Goal: To Adopt 3 European Cities
I have a dream to be a citizen of the world. That sounds as vague as it does pompous, I know. I’ve only been on two continents, and right now I only focus my travel on one...Europe. So,...
5 Easy Day Trips from Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a pretty loveable city. When you visit the Netherlands, you should definitely spend time in this city, I’ve even created an entire city guide for you! While you're based in Amsterdam, there are a few possible...
Amsterdam Calling – Canoe Adventures
I love surprises! The unexpected super fun adventure that lies just outside of your normal life makes things exciting. When I was asked to co-host on Amsterdam Calling again, I never quite know what I’m getting into.Together we've explored...
How to spend King’s Day in Amsterdam
King's Day in Amsterdam is a unique experience that I am so happy to see each year! The vibe from the entire city--whether locals or visitors--is contagious. I just smile while walking around the city glowing with an...