5 Great Books Set in Amsterdam

Have you ever thought about researching your next trip to Amsterdam by diving into a novel? Of revisiting a trip you have made through the eyes of an author (especially now when we can't travel so...

I Went To A Peep Show In Amsterdam

When in Rome, as they say. I had no intention of partaking in any of the guilty pleasures of Amsterdam. But after a few drinks and some persuasion from my travel companions, I thought: Well why...

Taste of A Place - Amsterdam Like A Local

I once visited Amsterdam as a student. My friend Max and I hitchiked there from Wolves Poly for a weekend. As the saying goes “the bits I can remember are unforgettable…” Those bits were...

15 Incredible Reasons You Must Visit Gouda

Are you looking for day trips around the Netherlands? Do you like cheese? Then Gouda might be the place for you. This is a great side trip from Amsterdam. By train, it is less than an hour and there...

Amsterdam Guide: Visit Like A Local

Over the years, Amsterdam has seen a steady increase of tourists coming to the city. But while everyone knows where to find weed, what the Red Light District is about and maybe ventures a little...

Travel Tips: Amsterdam

Although flights from UK airports to Amsterdam can be fairly cheap, accommodation is tyically expensive. Even Air BNB's in central locations can start from £80 per night. For good deals on...