If you’re coming to Amsterdam between mid-March and mid-May, you are in for SUCH a treat! Those bright and colorful images of flowers you think of when you imagine what it’s like to be in Holland will come...
Amsterdam Travel Guide
Welcome to your introduction to Amsterdam! You might think you know about Amsterdam. You might think that it’s all about canals, prostitutes, and pot. Or maybe you think it’s all about museums, canal houses, and apple pie. Either...
Waterland: Postcard Perfect
Guys...I just. I just can’t with this place. I grew up on a mountain in Virginia and never, ever saw myself living in a city. Though my heart belongs to the city of Amsterdam, I will always feel...
Exploring Amsterdam: 24H Oost
I’m just an explorer at heart. Even in my own city, I love to learn about places I never knew about. The journey of discovery--the wonder of feeling uncomfortable, then loving it and wonder how you never knew...
Photo Diary: A View from the Amsterdam Canals
Watching the birds floating in the sparkling water as the sun shines down on Amsterdam is a simple pleasure. There are many great spots for a picnic in Amsterdam, but hanging out canal-side is one of the best...
Photo Diary of the Jordaan in Amsterdam
While I love to write about the awesome places you can find around the world, sometimes it's just better to share the photos. A picture is worth a thousand words, right? Of course, everything needs a bit of...
Alkmaar: Cheese Market in North Holland
When visiting a major city, it’s always a surprise what you can find nearby. These places can feel a world away from the main city you are visiting. If you are in Amsterdam, you can see beautiful windmills...
Rollende Keukens Food Truck Festival in Amsterdam
What could be better than over 100 food trucks in one place so close to home? I can’t think of a thing! This is why we love living near Westergasfabriek, there is always something awesome going on, and...
Keukenhof : The Flowers of Holland
Oh Holland! You with your beautiful flowers and flat bike-friendly land. No wonder I love you so! What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Holland? Affiliate link: You can purchase your Keukenhof tickets...
Outside the Limits: Zaanse Schans
Windmills and water are what you think of when you think of the Netherlands, right? If that’s the case, then you should definitely check out the windmills just outside Amsterdam! You don’t have to go far to feel...