Netherlands
All our guides to Netherlands in one place.
See & do
15 guides
Amsterdam Got Under Our Skin, One Canal at a Time
Amsterdam won us over slowly: one canal, crooked house, and unplanned waddle at a time. This is the city we found beyond…
Our Trip to the Netherlands
Our Netherlands trip unpacked: the full itinerary, real travel costs, transport, places we loved, and practical tips for planning your own adventure.
What to Do in Amsterdam for Free
Looking for free things to do in Amsterdam? From canals and parks to hidden sculptures, NDSM, and historic streets, here are 23…
Our Favorite Museums in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has a museum for almost everything. We visited four very different ones, from the Anne Frank House to immersive art, beer…
Beyond Amsterdam: A Day in Zaanse Schans
Leave Amsterdam behind for a morning among the windmills of Zaanse Schans. Here’s what we saw, how we got there, and why…
Visiting Zaanse Schans: Everything You Need to Know
Planning a trip to Zaanse Schans? Here are the things to know before you go, from windmills and tickets to getting there,…
Fabrique des Lumières: When Art Takes Over the Walls in Amsterdam
Our experience inside Amsterdam's digital art center, plus everything you need to know about tickets, opening hours, how long to spend, and…
The Netherlands, One Bite at a Time
Come hungry to the Netherlands. From bitterballen and herring to warm stroopwafels, Dutch cheese, and jenever, these are the foods and drinks…
Inside the Heineken Experience Amsterdam: The Story Behind the Famous Green Bottle
What happens when a historic Amsterdam brewery becomes an attraction? We step inside the Heineken Experience for beer, history, clever storytelling and…
NDSM Amsterdam: Exploring the City’s Industrial Side
Explore NDSM Amsterdam with us, from the free ferry across the IJ to street art, industrial spaces and a waddle through the…
A Waddle on Amsterdam’s Wild Side: Inside ARTIS Royal Zoo
Explore ARTIS Zoo Amsterdam with us, from its historic grounds and wildlife to the experience of spending a day at one of…
Beyond the Diary: Visiting the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam
Step behind the famous bookcase at the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, with our experience, ticket tips, what to expect inside, and…
Say Cheese! Inside Amsterdam’s Cheesiest Little Museum
Visiting the Amsterdam Cheese Museum: what to expect, what you can taste, and whether this free cheese stop is worth adding to…
Cruising the Canals of Amsterdam
Take an Amsterdam canal cruise with us as we see the city from the water and find out if this classic experience…
Amsterdam Beyond the Canals: What Is It Famous For?
From canals and bikes to food, history, and local quirks, here’s what Amsterdam is famous for and what to know before your…
Eat
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Where to Eat in Amsterdam: Restaurants We Tried & Recommend
From Dutch classics to unexpected favorites, these are the Amsterdam restaurants and food spots we tried and recommend.
From Tram Depot to Food Hall: De Hallen Amsterdam
An old tram depot, 19 food stalls and one of Amsterdam's most interesting cultural spaces. We explore De Hallen and stop for…
Trying Ethiopian Food at Lalibela Amsterdam
Our Lalibela Amsterdam review: trying traditional Ethiopian dishes, injera and more at this long-running Ethiopian restaurant in Amsterdam Oud-West.
Plan
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5 Days in Amsterdam: Our Day-by-Day Itinerary
Five days in Amsterdam, but where do you start? Follow our real day-by-day itinerary through canals, museums, food stops, NDSM, and a…
How to Get Around Amsterdam
Getting around Amsterdam is easy once you know how. Here’s our guide to waddling, trams, metro, bikes, ferries, tickets, and the transport…
Things to Know Before Visiting the Netherlands
Before you pack your bags for the Netherlands, here are practical tips, little surprises, and what we learned on our own trip.
Penguin stones in Netherlands
4 painted penguins are hiding here.
