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Things to Do in Utrecht: a Complete Guide to Discovering the City and Its Surroundings

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 23, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…. This free route through the historical centre takes you past illuminated bridges, churches and canal walls. Follow the orange markers in the pavement from Vredenburg to Mariaplaats — the walk takes about an hour and can be enjoyed year-round after dark. A magical way to end a day in Utrecht. Museums to See in Utrecht Utrecht has an impressive number of Museums, art galleries and exhibitions. From Christian art to automatically played instruments…

How to spend 24 hours in Amsterdam

Posted by Dana Marin | May 7, 2025 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…ll them about the beautiful canal belt, the Amstel River and its beautiful bridges, the hip Noord neighbourhood or the cosmopolitan de Pijp. I could send them shopping on the 9 Streets, at the Bijenkorf or in the Oud-Zuid. Suggest that they spend the day visiting museums, or just relax on a terrace by the water. There are quite a few possibilities. In the end, I decided to simply imagine my perfect day in Amsterdam. What would it look like if I no…

Day Trip to Medemblik, a Charming Town on IJsselmeer

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 13, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…to be reached. It’s a lovely town (the new part as well), with interesting bridges and houses. And I bet it’s a great place to live in! But if you go there to see the old city, this is (roughly) the part you should focus on: ✨Day-trip suitability International visitors: ● ● ● ● ○ — Highly recommended if you have time NL-based day-trippers: ● ● ● ● ●— Worth planning a day/weekend around ● Circles indicate suitability, not quality. Some subjectivity…

30 Things You Must Do in Amsterdam on Your First Visit

Posted by Dana Marin | May 15, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…ses, dividing the city into neat half-moons, hiding tiny bars behind their bridges. There are bicycles everywhere. Someone, somewhere, is already eating herring straight from a paper tray. Welcome. If it’s your first time here, the temptation is to charge through the big-ticket sights with a checklist in hand. My advice would be not to do that, but I know how difficult it is when you only have a few days in a place and you’re excited to see it all…

When Tulips Take Over the City: Tulp Festival Amsterdam 2026

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 10, 2026 | Amsterdam, Culture and Events

…sands of tulips pop up across the city, scattered across streets, squares, bridges, shopping areas, and gardens. This is the Tulp Festival (Tulip Festival), and 2026 marks its 12th edition. The idea behind it is to bring more tulips into the city. It’s the season of tulip fields and the famous Keukenhof Garden, but why not admire some tulips right here in Amsterdam, on your way to work, or when you’re running in the park? Garden designer Saskia Al…

Canal Adventures. Renting a Boat for the Amsterdam Light Festival

Posted by Dana Marin | Dec 16, 2025 | Amsterdam, Lifestyle

…a sound, just the soft splash of water against the ripples. At night, the bridges are outlined with light bulbs tracing their arches, creating a kind of gateway effect that reflects onto the water in the most beautiful way. This city is magical indeed. Photo by Maria Kottari What made this experience really special for me was how it matched the way I like to explore Amsterdam: independently, slowly, quietly, and from unexpected angles. Being on t…

Eleven Years of Blogging

Posted by Dana Marin | Feb 14, 2022 | All Photos, Thoughts

…ting about everything. I wrote about museums and parks, but also about the bridges of Amsterdam and about the street lights 🙂 Yup, I’m still a big fan of those romantic street lamps in Amsterdam! I was also writing about the seasonal changes and about places outside Amsterdam. My main interests and themes, the ones that are also today on my blog, were already there in 2011. You can clearly see my passion for details, for things that often get over…

What to Do in Amsterdam in Summer: A Local’s Guide

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

…ations throughout the city, not only on the canals: on cruise ships, under bridges or in underground tunnels. But there are also living room concerts in the monumental mansions along the canals, gardens or rooftop terraces. The high-point of the festival is the Prinsengracht Concert, held on a floating platform on Prinsengracht, in front of the Pulitzer Hotel. In 2026, the festival celebrates its 29th edition with more than 95 locations across the…

A Day in Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam: Museumplein & the Museum Quarter (tips by a local)

Posted by Dana Marin | Aug 7, 2024 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…n the weather is good. The park feature a few open areas, a pond, charming bridges and statues. There are spaces for children as well. ‣ Amsterdam School architecture Hunt for Amsterdam School architecture in Apollobuurt and Stadionbuurt. Amsterdam School architecture flourished during the early 20th century, coinciding with a period of significant urban expansion in Amsterdam. The movement was driven by a group of architects who sought to break f…

Amsteldijk

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 23, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…hotos from this post are taken in the Amsterdam Zuid area, between the two bridges: Niewe Amstelbrug and Berlagebrug, on the left bank of the Amstel river. Both bridges can be opened to allow large boats to pass through. I don’t know when this happens, I have to find out somehow, because I would really like to see it — and waiting on a bench for hours for a large boat to come doesn’t seem like a good idea. It’s not only the river you can admire he…