7 Sights and Attractions in Amsterdam You Can't Miss

Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Of course we all know one of the reasons that the city is so popular amongst tourists wink wink - but it’s not only because of the coffeeshops. There’s so much more to the amazing Dutch capital! Amsterdam is also known for its rich history and many beautiful cultural treasures. From numerous famous museums and amazing views to beautiful bridges and historic buildings: Amsterdam is a city you have to check out! In this article, we’ve come up with 7 sights and attractions that you can’t miss during your visit.

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How To Self Care on The Road

Making sure you take care of yourself while travelling is just as important as making sure you have all the fun. Travelling means you meet new people, experience new cultures, make amazing memories, see incredible things and learn new stuff. But even though travelling is one of life's best experiences, it can sometimes become exhausting. Especially if you’ve been backpacking for a while, you might experience feeling a bit down at some point. Feelings of loneliness, exhaustion, stress: it can happen to all of us. Since these are things that are often not talked about, we’ve come up with some tips to look out for yourself and your well-being. This guide will teach you how to self care while being on the road.

5 Best Affordable Dutch Restaurants in Amsterdam

To get the real Amsterdam experience, you have to embrace the local cuisine of the country. Fluffy poffertjes, crispy bitterballen, comforting hutspot, and sweet appeltaart, there are so many staple Dutch dishes to discover in the city’s local restaurants. The interesting thing about Amsterdam is that these traditional dishes aren’t as easy to find compared to the city’s worldwide cuisines and street food. If you want to try the best authentic Dutch food in Amsterdam, we’ve got you covered with our favourite affordable restaurants in the city serving up heartwarming Dutch dishes for lunch or dinner…

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Guide to De Pijp, Amsterdam

Different people might describe different areas of Amsterdam as the coolest spot in the city, but trust us, De Pijp outdoes them all. The number of things to do in De Pijp, as well as the cool restaurants, cafes, bars and coffeeshops, mean you could easily spend a day or two exploring, eating and drinking your way around the place. The Old South pocket of Dam is packed with some of Amsterdam’s gems from hotspots like the Heineken Experience, to the Netherlands’ biggest and best market, Albert Cuypmarkt.