Keukenhof Castle is a well-known country mansion from the Golden Age of the Dutch Republic.  It was built in 1641 and still stands today, welcoming locals and tourists.  Keukenhof Castle is located just outside Lisse, at the entrance of the famed Keukenhof Gardens. The Keukenhof Castle houses fantastic artifacts but is overshadowed by the more … Read more

The STRAAT Museum is a spectacular museum dedicated to street art and graffiti.  The museum is built in a vast old shipbuilding warehouse with an 8,000-metre square of gallery space. The structure is ornamented with a painting of Anne Frank by Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra. This article explains everything you must know before booking … Read more

The Johan Cruyff Arena is home to Ajax, Amsterdam’s favorite soccer club. The stadium was inaugurated in 1996 as Amsterdam Arena, but in 2018, its name was changed to Johan Cruyff Arena to honor the city’s most famous soccer player. Locals and tourists love to tour Johan Cruyff Arena and learn about the home of … Read more

Micropia is the world’s first museum dedicated to microbes and microorganisms, opened in 2014.  It aims to bridge the information gap between scientists and the general public by portraying germs in a positive and fascinating light. The museum is part of the Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo complex in the Plantage district of Amsterdam, which now … Read more

Visiting MOCO (Modern Contemporary) Museum Amsterdam is an unforgettable experience and a true eye-opener as it throws you into a world of art that challenges your perception. The museum’s building was designed in 1904 by Eduard Cuypers, nephew of the renowned Pierre Cuypers, designer of Amsterdam Central Station and the Rijksmuseum.  This privately owned residence … Read more

Body Worlds Amsterdam is a unique exhibition where visitors see real plastinated human bodies and learn about how our bodies work. While learning about the human anatomy, you will also learn how happiness affects our body and vice versa.  Body Worlds – The Happiness Project has toured over 100 cities in Europe, America, Africa, and … Read more

You haven’t seen the beauty of Amsterdam if you did not experience it from the water. Taking a canal cruise is one of the most popular things to do in Amsterdam – more than 6 million tourists book a canal cruise every year. Floating down Amsterdam’s canals is one of the most memorable ways to discover the city’s sights … Read more

When you pair your Amsterdam canal cruise with food and drinks, you create memories that stay on for life.  That is why both locals and tourists love to enjoy tasty culinary delights while cruising through the lit canals of the city. There are many options, but most of these canal cruises with dinner and drinks … Read more

The sightseeing cruise down the city’s canals will surely be the highlight of your holiday in Amsterdam. The city has over 100 km (60 miles) of canals, through which thousands of cruise boats float daily.  These boats come in many flavors – some are plain sightseeing boats, while the luxury canal cruises offer additional frills.  … Read more

Amsterdam canal cruises come in many flavors – hot pizza, do-it-yourself-burgers, a four-course meal, story-telling captains, do-it-yourself-routes, etc.  However, the most popular canal cruises in the Dutch capital are the ones that come with unlimited drinks! These guided Amsterdam canal tours show you the most famous city sights while you sit back, relax, and sip … Read more

Amsterdam is a beautiful city; after dark, it acquires a unique charm, better seen during a canal cruise.  Thousands of glittering lights illuminate hundreds of bridges and canal houses, giving the city a magical twist. No wonder Amsterdam canal cruises at night are as popular with tourists as the day cruises.  Many types of night … Read more

An evening cruise is the ultimate Amsterdam experience. And when you combine it with fresh, hot pizza, it becomes a memory to savor for the rest of your life. A pizza cruise combines sightseeing, relaxation, and dinner all at once. Amsterdam’s pizza cruise is perfect for tourists – families with kids, groups of friends, romantic … Read more

More than six million tourists go on a canal cruise in Amsterdam yearly, making it the most popular activity in the Dutch capital. After all, it is one of the most memorable ways to experience the city’s sites and attractions. Some tourists prefer to make it even more special by booking an exclusive canal cruise. … Read more

The Keukenhof and the Tulip bulb fields of South Holland draw visitors from all over the world. Most tourists only visit the Keukenhof Flower Garden, but a visit to Keukenhof is not complete without sightseeing the tulip fields of Holland.  Exploring the flower fields is best done by bicycle.  With a Keukenhof rental bike, you … Read more

If you want to add glamour to your holiday in the Dutch capital, look no further than Madame Tussauds Amsterdam. At Amsterdam’s wax museum, you see centuries-old waxwork techniques and rub shoulders with world leaders, royal families, politicians, movie stars, sportspersons, and more. It is a fantastic opportunity to take many photos with celebrities, and … Read more

XtraCold Ice Bar in Amsterdam is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the city’s heart. The attraction is maintained at -10°C (14°F), and visitors experience what it is like to be stranded on the North Pole and enjoy three complimentary drinks out of a glass made from ice. All visitors get a thermal coat and gloves to … Read more