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Best Way to See Amsterdam: the Canal Bikes

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 13, 2014 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…. But the best way to see Amsterdam from the water is, in my opinion, on a canal bike (or pedal boat). The canal bikes can be rented for a reasonable price for few hours and the rental company will provide a map of the canals and a quick training session. Then the discovery can begin! When you rent pedal boats in Amsterdam, a few rules of the water will be explained to you by the guide, and it’s a good idea to pay attention, or you could end up ca…

Sailing in Amsterdam: canal cruise and chill

Posted by Dana Marin | Jun 13, 2022 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…ones (they sail between April and September only). Here are some links to canal cruise companies to choose from (in no particular order): Blue Boat, Amsterdam Circle Line, Stromma, Lovers Company, Rederij Kooij, Amsterdam Canal Cruises, Pure Boats, Amsterdam Boat Adventures, Plastic Whale, Amsterdam Boat Trips, Flagship Amsterdam, Those Dam Boat Guys, Floating Amsterdam, Tours and Tickets, Leemstar, Captain Dave Amsterdam, Amsterdam Boat Center,…

The beautiful Canal Belt

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 2, 2013 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…s something to grab my attention, always something for me to discover. The canal belt includes the famous canals Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, built during the 17th century; it is fourteen kilometres (8.7 miles) long in total and crossed by 80 bridges. This incredible area is home to 8,000 monuments, and just keep in mind that it will mark its 4OOth anniversary in 2013, so maybe you can plan a visit soon. It used to be the…

What to Do in Amsterdam in Summer

Posted by Dana Marin | Jul 14, 2025 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Lifestyle

…find your favourites, you will keep going there. 8. Listen to music on the canals with Grachtenfestival (canal festival) The Grachtenfestival turns Amsterdam’s canals into the world’s most gorgeous concert hall every August, for about 10 days. Floating pontoons are built in the city center, and classical music mixes with the sounds of bycicles and seagulls cry. The concerts are in various locations throughout the city, not only on the canals: on c…

Canal houses

Posted by Dana Marin | Sep 29, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…merchants, bankers, craftsmen, doctors or artists. A characteristic of all canal houses is that they are very narrow but long, with big windows and dangerously narrow stairs inside; the façades are discretely decorated and have a pulley for transporting large objects to upper floors. The reason for this strange architectural decision is a very practical one: back when they were built, the property was taxed according to the width of the façade… Th…

Pride 2018 Amsterdam: the Canal Parade

Posted by Dana Marin | Aug 15, 2018 | All Photos, Culture and Events

…six-packs and pectorals, street parties, colourful boats sailing down the canal — this was the Canal Parade, the main event of the Pride Amsterdam Festival. It is a crazy day, the day of the parade, but I still love the vibe, I still go to watch the boats. No matter what haters will say, this day is filled with love and joy, and I won’t let anyone tell me otherwise. This is how it looked like in 2018: —————————————————————– Stay tuned for more…

Best Day Trips from Amsterdam: 16 Dutch Cities You Need to Visit

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 29, 2025 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…short trip. The historic city centre is gorgeous, with narrow streets and canals. The canal houses are right next to the canal’s water, with no borders, like in Venice. Dordrecht’s harbour area is very beautiful and must not be skipped if you go there. Old houses, many boats, old and new, and an impressive collection of special bridges, they are waiting for you to do a trip back in time. To see: the Grote Kerk, Dordrech Museum and Huis van Gijn,…

Canal houses — on the inside

Posted by Dana Marin | May 25, 2017 | All Photos, Amsterdam

Since my first visit in Amsterdam I was fascinated by the beauty of the canal houses. It wasn’t only the beautiful façades of Amsterdam houses that attracted me; I was curious to see what’s behind them. Of course, in Amsterdam you can peek through the big, curtain-less windows, and have a glimpse at the living rooms, but that only shows you a part of the house. Living here in the past six years, I had the opportunity to visit some of these houses…

What To Do in Amsterdam in August 2024

Posted by Dana Marin | Jul 29, 2024 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Culture and Events

…ique because the concerts are performed in and around Amsterdam’s historic canals, with many performances taking place on boats, in canal houses, and at other unique waterfront locations. Westerkerk concerts – 29 July to 2 August. For this week, Westerkerk will host an afternoon concert every day, with organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The concerts take place from 13:00 to 13:30. Free entrance. De Parade – a travelling theatre fest…

First Time on the Boat at Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

Posted by Dana Marin | Aug 17, 2022 | All Photos, Amsterdam, People and Stories

…It was a joyful week packed with events, and was closed by the spectacular Canal Parade. For the first time, this year I experienced the Parade from one of the participant boats. And not just any boat, but the Romanian boat, taking part in this event for the first time! Their slogan: “East, West, Love’s Best!”. I was invited as a photographer, to capture the moments, and as a Romanian, proud to be there, and it was amazing! I was happy to be on th…