Amsterdam
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...
Funfair in the heart of Amsterdam
Click here for a list of funfairs in Amsterdam in 2018
Did you know that a travelling funfair ('kermis in Dutch') pitches up twice a...
Houseboat Museum: small but quirky museum in Amsterdam
Did you know there are 2,500 houseboats in Amsterdam but only one is a museum where you can get a peek of life onboard?
The...
Swimmers brave Amsterdam’s canals for charity
Did you know that 2679 brave people take a 2 km swim today in Amsterdam's canals to raise awareness and funds for the incurable...
Kissing Couple XXXL: Feel the love in Amsterdam
You most likely know the Delftware kissing couple as a little cute souvenir. When you arrive at Schiphol Airport and exit through the doors...
Poezenboot: floating cat sanctuary in Amsterdam
Did you know that the Poezenboot in Amsterdam is a floating cat sanctuary with around 50 stray and abandoned cats?
About a dozen cats are...
Funfairs in Amsterdam 2018
As of 2018 the biyearly funfair on Amsterdam's Dam Square no longer exists. The city council has decided to no longer grant permits for...
Amsterdam’s beloved mayor loses battle with cancer
Did you know that Amsterdam's beloved mayor Eberhard van der Laan passed away after losing his battle with lung cancer?
When Van der Laan stepped...