Amsterdam
Travel guides and travel tips for visiting Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In the last few years, I have been lucky to go to Amsterdam regularly: I have traveled to Amsterdam alone, with my husband and even with kids in tow and now I am lucky enough to have one of my best friends living there, giving me the excuse to explore the city over and over again as a local. These are all my guides to the city: I hope you enjoy them!
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Visiting Amsterdam with kids: how to plan a perfect trip (our exact itinerary and tips!)
A mum’s guide to a great weekend in Amsterdam with kids: our exact itinerary, top things to do in Amsterdam with kids, family friendly restaurants and travel tips. I am exceptionally fond of Amsterdam and I believe it is one of the best cities to visit in Europe with kids. Compact, leafy and very safe, Amsterdam is an elegant, beautiful and vibrant place. I love its multicultural and relaxed vibe and adore the architecture of its historical houses reflected in its canals, its pretty concept stores, museums and endless food options. I also love how easy it is to enjoy Amsterdam with kids of any age and my kids agree! We have…
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Colorful Keukenhof Gardens: how a perfect visit to see the tulips in 2025
Practical tips for visiting Keukenhof gardens, Holland. What you need to know when planning a visit to Keukenhof gardens, near Amsterdam, where to buy Keukenhof tickets, when, how to get there and tips for avoiding the crowds of tulip season. Tulips are my favorite flower and so I started a personal tradition: every spring, I take a trip to Holland to see the famous Dutch tulips in bloom! I started going when one of my closest friends moved to Amsterdam and ever since I have made time for a flower filled weekend. I shared before an article about my first time cycling to the Dutch tulip fields near Amsterdam and…
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How to spend 2 days in Amsterdam and love it – my recommended weekend itinerary
2 days in Amsterdam: detailed itinerary with the best things to see in Amsterdam in two days, recommended food stops and travel tips
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Fun facts about Amsterdam for kids
Fun facts about Amsterdam for kids and curious adults. Amsterdam facts about history, architecture and food you'll love
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How to see Amsterdam in one day: the itinerary you’ll love
How to see in Amsterdam in one day: perfect Amsterdam one day itinerary and tips. What to see in one day in Amsterdam and how to plan your day.
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What to wear in Amsterdam in winter: complete packing list
A comprehensive list of what to pack for Amsterdam in winter to stay warm, comfortable and feel like a local. Amsterdam is a wonderful city to visit in winter, a place of cozy interiors, ice skating rinks, pretty lights and crisp air. However, Amsterdam in winter in cold so packing appropriate clothing is paramount to enjoy all the city has to offer. I pack for Amsterdam in winter regularly as I am in Amsterdam several times each year. I have also lived close to Amsterdam for years, so I know what to wear in Amsterdam in winter first hand. Today, I share this experience with this packing list for Amsterdam…
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Where and how to see tulips in Amsterdam and nearby area
Where to see tulips in and near Amsterdam: a practical guide to the best tulip gardens and tulip fields in Holland
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What to wear in Amsterdam in spring: packing list and style guide
Wondering what to wear in Amsterdam in spring to be comfortable and stylish? Find out in our complete packing list for spring in Amsterdam! Packing for spring and its swinging temperatures is often a bit of a headache. But packing for spring in Amsterdam, a city known for its temperamental weather, can be a real pain. How can you pack light and be comfortable (and stylish) when you need to be ready for lovely warm sunny days, rainy mild ones and chilly ones, without guarantee for any and the chance of experiencing them all in the space of 24 hours? The answer is: you bring versatile clothing and make the…
