Typical Dutch Celebrations

“Just act normal, than you’re crazy enough already” [Doe maar normaal, dan doe je al gek genoeg] is a well-known Dutch proverb. We don’t like hysteria or the excessive display of emotions...

Oh AmsterDAM(N)! [Part One]

Let me just tell you... there is no other place in this world like Amsterdam! I have always dreamt about going to Amsterdam since I was a kid because there is such a unique cultural background to...

Escape mass tourism in Amsterdam

Amsterdam attracts two very distinctive crowds. One the one hand you have the sophisticated travelers searching for a cultural experience in Amsterdam’s museums. On the other hand, you have less...

One Day Trip to Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht, a small city located about 30min by train from Amsterdam, is the perfect place for one day trip. Many people visit Amsterdam, however, there are many other places to see around. One of...

Where to find Local Dutch Cuisine in Amsterdam

What is local Dutch food? Is a common question that visitors ask, yet normally there is not an easy answer. Is it the French fries with Mayo or the Bitterballen that you find in a bar? Is this...

Planning for Flight Delays

When travelers encounter flight delays, they now have more recourse for compensation from the airlines. But, if you read your airline ticket's fine print, you will note that arrival times are not...