Summer has officially arrived in Amsterdam. You can drink outside, smoke outside and FINALLY book that private canal boat with your mates you’ve been going on about for ages. Why is it that everything is just better when the sun is out? Check out these 12 things to do all summer long during a trip to Dam.
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Travelling to Amsterdam during the festive season? Well, the city’s streets are filled with Christmas spirit and cheer throughout December where locals and tourists come together to enjoy the bustling Christmas markets and joyous atmosphere. Amsterdam’s Christmas markets have plenty on offer to get you in the warm, fuzzy seasonal mood: from feasting on festive Dutch foods such as fresh hot Dutch donuts and buying handmade trinkets and Christmas souvenirs, these are the best Christmas markets taking place in Amsterdam this year…
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Every backpacker understands how important it is to get a true local experience when visiting a new city. We want to eat where the locals eat, hangout where the locals hang out and visit the authentic non-touristy places that non-tourists go. Already done all the mainstream stuff in Amsterdam? Want to avoid the tourist traps and stay off-the-beaten track? We’re here to help you get a real local experience of the Dutch capital. Just follow our tips and you’ll get a proper feel for Amsterdam rather than just the main sights and attractions your guide book led you to…
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You can’t come to Amsterdam and not try some delicious Dutch pancakes. This much-loved snack is thin pancake (sweet or savoury) with a little bit of crispiness and melt-in-the-mouth toppings. Most of the pancake shops in the Dutch capital also sell the famous Dutch sweet treat, Poffertjes, another type of pancake but smaller and puffy - don’t forget to try these too on your trip We’ve rounded up the best pancake shops in Amsterdam so you can get your fix…
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