Amsterdam is famous for many things, but perhaps its most iconic features are its canal belt ("Grachtengordel" in Dutch) and the beautiful Canal Houses built around them.  I happen to... Read more

Amsterdam is packed with plenty of luxury hotels. Most of them have a premium location near the beautiful canals in the city, and several have a rich history. As many... Read more

One of Amsterdam’s most underrated attractions is its Western Islands. The incredibly serene islands of Bickerseiland, Prinseneiland, and Realeneiland make you feel like time flows at a slower pace. The... Read more

When you think of the Netherlands, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? If you say, “Windmills”, you would not be the only one. For hundreds of... Read more

Modern Dutch architecture has one very iconic hero: Hendrik Petrus Berlage. Berlage was a prominent architect that introduced modernism and ‘practical aesthetics’ into Dutch architecture. His distinct simplistic style was... Read more