Author: Stephan

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.Read More about Streetart Frankey

Worried a dried-out Rhine will cancel your river cruise? Here is how to check the water for yourself, in plain language, in seconds.Read More about Will Low Water On The Rhine Cancel My River Cruise How To Check The Water Level In Seconds

As Winter turns to Spring, swathes of brightly coloured daffodils start appearing in the vast flower fields across the Netherlands. This glorious golden carpet marks the start of flower season, and the vibrant tulip blooms quickly follow. At the end of March, Keukenhof flower gardens open their gates for another year, welcoming over a million...Read More about The Highlights Of Keukenhof Tulip Gardens In 2027

How safe is Amsterdam and the Netherlands to visit?Read More about Is Amsterdam A Safe Place To Visit

Forget about the 25th of December, the real excitement around the Winter holiday season for the Dutchies is around the 5th of December.Read More about Sinterklaas Your New Favorite Dutch Holiday

Amsterdam’s beautiful, 17th-century canals bring so much joy to those who visit. However, in the 19th century areas along the canals have featured many lower-class neighborhoods were ravaged by pollution and disease.Read More about The Curious Biography Of Sarphati

Over the last year we have been surprised by the number of people who have contacted us and then shown amazement that we are actual humans rather than an automated response. We regularly hear comments such as: “Oh hello, you are a real person!” “Thank you for actually...Read More about Oh Hello Are You A Real Person Customer Services With The Personal Human Touch

Amsterdam has roughly 20 million tourists visiting the city every year. As with many other tourist destinations, there are several disappointing experiences and scams that visitors should be aware of. A short blog about the 5 most common Tourist Traps and Scams in...Read More about How To Avoid Tourist Traps And Scams In Amsterdam

In this blog we will be shining ‘A Small Light’ on the new mini series recounting how Miep Gies helped those hiding with Anne Frank at 263 Prinsengracht. Amsterdam 1942, WWII It’s summer, July 1942. The Netherlands have been occupied by Nazi forces for just over two...Read More about A Small Light The Incredible Story Of Miep Gies And The People Who Helped Anne Franks Family