Amsterdam
Archaeological gold mine in the heart of Amsterdam
Did you know that the construction of the North/South metro line ('Noord-Zuidlijn' in Dutch) in Amsterdam not only came with a lot of headaches,...
Amsterdam Light Festival 2017-2018
Did you know that from 30 November 2017 until 21 January 2018 the Dutch capital illuminates for the annual Amsterdam Light Festival? Take a...
There are more Amsterdams than just the Dutch capital
Did you know that there are more Amsterdams than just the Dutch capital?
Other Amsterdams can be found in i.a. South Africa, Canada, New York,...
Amsterdam’s first canal cruise dates back to 1621
Did you know that the first canal cruise in the history of Amsterdam took place in 1621? Queen Elisabeth Stuart was welcomed in a...
Skinny Bridge: one of the most romantic spots in Amsterdam
Did you know that the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) in Amsterdam is one of the most romantic spots in Amsterdam?
Legend has it that couples...
Amsterdam beats Venice in the number of bridges
Did you know that Amsterdam surpasses the amount of bridges in Venice considerably?
There are 409 bridges crossing Venice's canals while Amsterdam has over 1,500...
Kerwin Duinmeijer memorial
Today marks the 34th anniversary of Kerwin Duinmeijer's death, a 15-year old Antillean boy who was stabbed by a teenage skinhead in the center...
OV chip card at Amsterdam Central Station
Did you know that as of 4 December 2017 you need an OV chip card or ticket with QR code to open the gates...
Samuel L. Jackson blasting through Amsterdam’s canals
Did you know that Amsterdam is pretty peaceful as long as Samuel L. Jackson is not being chased at high speed by henchmen of...
Chocolate festival in the heart of Amsterdam
Did you know that the taste of chocolate varies depends on where the cocoa comes from, just like cheese and wine? You can learn...