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The Best Places to Sit by the Water in Amsterdam

by Dana Marin | Sep 8, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam | 0

One of the best things to do in Amsterdam is to sit by the water and watch the boats passing by....

Upcoming Exhibitions and Art Events This Autumn – Amsterdam and Beyond

by Dana Marin | Aug 27, 2026 | All Photos, Culture and Events | 0

Autumn is when the cultural season in Amsterdam starts again, with many museums announcing their...

What to Do in Amsterdam in Autumn

by Dana Marin | Aug 20, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam | 0

From golden canal walks and bokbier season to ADE and Museumnacht — a local’s guide to the best things to do in Amsterdam in autumn (September to November).

8 Workshops in Amsterdam Where You Make Something to Take Home

by Dana Marin | Aug 18, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Lifestyle | 0

Amsterdam is full of things to buy as souvenirs or gifts. There are so many cool shops and rows of...

Water Activities in Amsterdam: A Local’s Guide to Getting Out on the Water

by Dana Marin | Jul 22, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Lifestyle | 0

From self-drive boats to wild swimming and plastic fishing, a local’s guide to the best water activities in Amsterdam — what to do, where, and what it costs.

A Sunny Day Behind Amsterdam’s Green Doors: Open Garden Days 2026

by Dana Marin | Jul 18, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Photo essays | 0

Some of my favourite events in Amsterdam are the ones that open doors that are usually closed and...

Wallen Festival: The Neighbourhood Behind Amsterdam’s Red Light District

by Dana Marin | Jul 16, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Culture and Events | 0

A few weekends ago, on a hot summer day when people fled from the city to the beach, I found...

Amsterdam Pride: What It Is and How to Experience It (WorldPride 2026)

by Dana Marin | Jul 14, 2026 | All Photos, Culture and Events | 0

Amsterdam loves a party on the water, but nothing compares to this one. On the first Saturday of...

Beyond the Manosphere at the Stedelijk: What Makes a Man Today?

by Dana Marin | Jul 13, 2026 | Amsterdam, Culture and Events | 0

Photos and impressions from Beyond the Manosphere at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, where 35 artists ask what masculinity means today.

Bigi Spikri: Photos from Amsterdam’s Keti Koti Parade

by Dana Marin | Jul 1, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Culture and Events | 0

Today, Amsterdam observed Keti Koti, marking the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch...

The Best Cycling Routes from Amsterdam: 7 Bike Rides into the Dutch Countryside

by Dana Marin | Jun 26, 2026 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Lifestyle, Nature | 0

Seven cycling routes from Amsterdam, from an easy spin through the Bos to a full day among polders and old harbour towns, with distances, difficulty and honest local notes.