Our Stories and Recommendations for Amsterdam & the Netherlands

Streetart Frankey's Cupid aiming his bow from an Amsterdam lamppost

Street Art Frankey: the Dutch Banksy of Amsterdam

Who is Streetart Frankey, the artist called Amsterdam's own Banksy? How he works, the pieces to look out for, and a live map of more than 490 of his artworks.
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Large polka dot flower sculpture by Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama in Amsterdam: The Stedelijk Exhibition and Her Dutch Story

From polka dots and Infinity Rooms to Amsterdam in the 1960s, discover Yayoi Kusama's remarkable life, art and Stedelijk connection.
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Amsterdam Light Festival on the historic canals, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Starry Night , Van Gogh

Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/27: 15 Years of Light Art

Amsterdam Light Festival returns from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, celebrating 15 years of light art with new artworks and a brand-new route through the city.
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Thatched house beside a canal in Giethoorn

Giethoorn: Fairytale Village or Overcrowded Tourist Nightmare?

Giethoorn looks like a Dutch fairytale, but is it worth the long drive from Amsterdam? An honest look at the crowds, the travel time and the quieter alternatives closer to...
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Delft Gate

Delft: Vermeer, Delft Blue and a City Full of Stories

Less than an hour from Amsterdam, Delft combines canals and Dutch history with Vermeer, Delft Blue, royal connections and some unexpected details.
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Rijksmuseum Front

The Rijksmuseum Gardens for Free: What to Discover Outside the Museum

You don't need a ticket to discover some of the Rijksmuseum's most interesting details. Explore its free gardens, architecture and hidden exterior features.
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Haarlem St Bavo

Looking to Skip the Crowds? Haarlem and The Hague, Dutch Cities Recommended by The New York Times

The New York Times named Haarlem the best European canal city to visit instead of Amsterdam, and declared The Hague an ideal coolcation.
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2026 Brussels Flower Carpet

Brussels Flower Carpet 2026: Everything You Need to Know

The Brussels Flower Carpet returns from 13th-16th August 2026 with a spectacular Japanese design. Find out when to visit, what to see and how it is made.
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The Rhine at low water near Oberwesel in 2018, with wide gravel banks exposed

Will low water on the Rhine cancel my river cruise? How to check the water level in seconds

Worried a dried-out Rhine will cancel your river cruise? Here is how to check the water for yourself, in plain language, in seconds.
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Hannie Schaft

Hannie Schaft: The Girl with the Red Hair and the Women Who Defied the Nazis

Known as the Girl with the Red Hair, Hannie Schaft became one of the Dutch Resistance's most celebrated fighters. Together with Freddie and Truus Oversteegen, she carried out daring missions...
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Amsterdam old town canal corner

How to Turn a Schiphol Layover into an Amsterdam Adventure

A long layover at Schiphol does not have to be wasted time. Here is how to see the best of Amsterdam between flights, with visa and luggage tips, what you...
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