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Amsterdam in Spring: What to Do From March to June

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 14, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam, City Guides

…hour, but peaceful enough that you’ll probably want to stay longer. On the canals Renting a small self-drive motorboat is one of the great Amsterdam experiences, and spring is an a good time to do it. The weather is bearable, the canals aren’t yet congested with summer traffic, and the views from the water of the city in bloom are extraordinary. There are several rental spots in the city. No licence required, and most boats fit 4–8 people. You can…

Sneek, Netherlands: Best Things to Do in Friesland’s Nautical Gem

Posted by Dana Marin | Aug 29, 2024 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…as a relaxed feel. In the summer, the outdoor restaurants are full and the canals are buzzing with boat traffic. Don’t forget to stop by one of the local bakeries to try some Frisian specialties. ● The Waterpoort Sneek’s iconic Waterpoort (Water Gate) is a historic city gate that dates back to 1492.originally built in 1492 and rebuilt into its current form in 1613. It’s one of the most recognisable landmarks in the city and offers a glimpse into S…

A Magical Place: Giethoorn, the Village With No Roads

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 12, 2025 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…beginnings it was only a collection of a few cottage houses surrounded by canals and connected with bridges, the village developed along the years, like everything else around it. There are roads that lead to Giethoorn and also inside the village. A bus will take you there, or you can go by car and park somewhere convenient. Only the old part of the village is now an interconnected network of canals, but there are walking and biking paths along t…

Fresh green over the canals

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 19, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…It’s spring and all trees in Amsterdam started to cover themselves with a layer of fresh green leaves. When the sun shines above them, a green light falls over the canals and the water takes on the colour of the leaves. I’ve never seen this kind of green light and must admit I’m totally in love! It gives me great energy and an optimistic mood. I tried to capture the beauty in some photos to keep it for the rest of the year….

Utrecht day trip: unique architecture and canals

Posted by Dana Marin | Sep 3, 2015 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…gh Middle Ages, with beautiful architecture. Utrecht also has very special canals — their wharves and wharf cellars are unique. Getting around is really easy, I recommend walking or cycling because most of the points of interest can be reached on foot. There are several museums and monuments worth visiting, but one day is not enough to see all of them. You’ll have to choose the ones that are most interesting to you: perhaps the Railway Museum, the…

A Day in the Jordaan Neighbourhood, Amsterdam (tips by a local)

Posted by Dana Marin | Nov 27, 2025 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Lifestyle

…the area. Egelantiersgracht and Bloemgracht are two of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam. Stroll along these canals, admire the buildings, sit on a bench and watch the swans and boats passing by. They are perfect instagrammable spots as well. You should not miss the Karthuizersstraat either, a hidden street that is very green, and where you can find a hidden garden, a hofje, at number 61-71. There are many hofjes in Jordaan, but not all of t…

Amsterdam Photographers to Follow on Instagram

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 20, 2021 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…and cozy Amsterdam is and you can really feel at home just walking around canals – especially during evenings as evenings here are just magical. My favourite part about photography is how it can take people to places they cannot experience otherwise. So many people reached out to me saying my captures inspire them to visit Amsterdam and it is so special to be able to do that and to witness people falling in love with this beautiful city through t…

A Sunrise over the Canals

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 5, 2019 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…best of it, like that morning when I went out to see the sunrise over the canals. It wasn’t a spectacular sunrise, mind you, but a regular one was welcome nonetheless. I love the fresh air of the morning, the stillness, the sun slowly rising over the old city. And the coffee tastes so much better after a walk! Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram and Facebook for more stories about life in the Netherlands. Please share this po…

The canals are smiling

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 14, 2015 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…One night I was walking through the streets of Amsterdam, smiling at the beauty of the city. And the city smiled back at me:…

A city built on water

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 5, 2011 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…kilometres in total — they form indeed the soul of Amsterdam. Most of the canals were built during the 17th century, when the city was undergoing major development. That’s when the main canal belt (grachtengordel) was designed, consisting of a series of four concentric semi-circular canals around the old city center. They are the Herengracht (translated as “Gentlemens’ Canal“), the Keizersgracht (“Emperor’s Canal”), the Prinsengracht (“Prince’s c…