Amsterdam is a music-lover’s delight, and residents and tourists alike flock to famous venues where music from all eras, genres and styles awaits them. Looking to party till sunrise, sample a completely new rhythm, or bond with a Dutch stranger without... more »
Amsterdam Travel Articles
One Last Queen's Day - 2013 Celebrations
2013 is a landmark year for Amsterdam for a variety of reasons, as the canals, museums, music hall and zoo all celebrate important anniversaries. But the BIGGEST party in town is still the world famous Queen’s Day. And 2013 marks the end ...more »
Best Coffee Shops in Amsterdam
Let’s be honest: You’re in Amsterdam for a “good time.” And what better place to begin than the famous coffee shops? One of the few cities in the world where you can sit in a public establishment and smoke a joint without offending ...more »
Amsterdam 2013 - What's it all about!
If a visit to Amsterdam has been on your wish list for a while, now’s the time to move it right to the top of your agenda! 2013 is the year of jubilees in Amsterdam, and that means the lively and buzzing city gets into party mode and ...more »
Wandering Through The Jordaan
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the shopping and entertainment streets of Amsterdam, a maze of canals and beautiful old houses greets tourists who venture into the Jordaan (pronounced Yore-Daan). The neighborhood has seen many ...more »
Top Ten Things To Do in Amsterdam
The historic canals lined with quaint houses and Dutch elms that encompass the city centre are now a UNESCO world heritage site, and continue to be a visitor’s delight. Stroll lazily through the Jordaan and explore the many wonders of ...more »
Discovering Amsterdam’s Nieuwezijde
You’re in for a surprise if you come to the Nieuwezijde or “new side” of Amsterdam expecting swanky modern buildings, state-of-the art housing and shiny newness all around. The historic “new side” of Amsterdam has been around ...more »
The Markets of Amsterdam
While chain stores and supermarkets are the mainstay of any modern city, the true character of a place comes alive in its charming markets with their temporary stalls, bustling crowds and the exciting sights and smells of fresh produce and ...more »
Free Things To Do in Amsterdam
Visiting any European city can be quite expensive. Travel, accommodation and food are bound to make a dent in your budget, but the great news is that almost everything else can be free! If you want to get a feel of the real Amsterdam, ...more »
Top Amsterdam Festivals of the Summer
The largest multicultural festival in Europe, Kwakoe is all about bringing together people of all cultures in a melting pot of food, drink, dance and sports. It traditionally celebrates the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch ...more »
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From summer to autumn, Amsterdam plays host to a range of music and dance festivals.