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Save Your Euros with 5 Free Things to Do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam may be one of Europe’s greatest culture capitals, but it hardly has a reputation for being budget-friendly. Yet while shelling out money for dinners and drinks here can quickly add up, couples, families and…
Mixing It Up
The Gate’s Steven Butcher on Mixing It Up in One of the World’s Busiest Airports
Steven Butcher has been bartending his entire adult life — which, at 43, makes him somewhat of an elixir expert. For nearly two decades he’s honed his skills mixing cocktails at the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport…
Culture + Style
Microbes, Cats and Clogs? Expand Your Mind at Amsterdam’s Wackiest Museums
For most people a trip to Amsterdam includes a requisite visit to a coffee shop and a stroll along its endless tangle of canals. But to get a true sense of this Dutch city, it’s…
Tips + Trends
The Layover: How to See Amsterdam in 12 Hours
When traveling for business, a long layover in a far-flung place might seem like the last thing you want — if you’re stuck at the airport. Luckily, for those passing through Amsterdam, the city center…
Culture + Style
Is the Red Light District’s Best-Kept Secret Hidden in Plain Sight?
Rijksmuseum. Van Gogh Museum. Anne Frank House. Rembrandt House. The answer to, “What museums did you see in Amsterdam?” almost always includes these world-famous sites. And like most visitors, you’re probably going to, and should,…
Tips + Trends
Get a Cheese Fix or Hit the Beach? The 4 Best Amsterdam Day Trips
The Netherlands is a tiny country that’s extraordinarily well-connected by efficient and affordable public transportation. And after you’ve explored Amsterdam’s offerings, it’s worth heading out of the city by train, bus or that favorite Dutch…
Eat + Drink
Travel Back in Time at Amsterdam’s Cozy “Brown” Cafés
One of the most progressive cities in Europe, Amsterdam is home to some of the most legendary nightlife on the continent. But sometimes all you want is a cozy neighborhood bar where you can arrive…
Eat + Drink
The Hungry Traveler’s Guide to Eating and Biking Your Way Through Amsterdam
There’s no better way to experience Amsterdam than on two wheels. There are more bikes than cars in the Netherlands’ capital — meaning the city’s extensive bike-path network is always jam-packed. This rush of wheels…
Eat + Drink
Break Out the Broodjes: 7 Must-Try Local Dishes in Amsterdam
Warm up with a cuppa coffee and a delicious stroopwafel on an Amsterdam food tour. (Photo: Alamy) Once maligned as stodgy, Dutch cuisine is finally receiving the international attention it deserves. At its best, it…
Tips + Trends
Channel Your Inner Creative in Amsterdam’s Trendy Noord District
As you look for things to do in Amsterdam, take a journey into Amsterdam’s up-and-coming Noord District.(Photo: Alamy) Once a gritty backwater across the IJ river from Amsterdam’s downtown, Noord has been revitalized and transformed…
Culture + Style
Discover Amsterdam’s Contemporary Art Scene
The eye-catching sculptural Eye Filmmuseum hosts an impressive selection of exhibitions and art-house movies. (Photo: Courtesy of EYE Fillmmuseum) Sure, the Old Masters have left their not insignificant mark on Amsterdam, but if you have…