Stories of our adventures in Amsterdam, and the secrets that we learned while we were there. Â Want to find a quiet place to sleep? Â We share one. Â Do you know how to get into the Anne Frank House immediately? Â Well, we do.
What are the best ways to get around in Amsterdam, and how can you make the most of your money in a city where there are a million things to do? Â We have some ideas.
Which touristy things are worth the time, and which should you avoid? Â We know a few. Â Are you planning to try the coffee shop, but feeling a little nervous? Â So were we, but we got it all sorted.
What are some of the little know options to find an explore that you might enjoy? Â We share a couple.
Most of all though, we take you there and let you share our experiences with us, through some fun narrative mishaps and adventures.
This post was most recently updated on June 7th, 2019. Canal cruises are something that absolutely must be done when visiting Amsterdam. I know they are completely “touristy.” I know there are several blogs out there that suggest avoiding the canal cruises. But, how can you return home from Amsterdam, not having cruised the canals? How do you tell friends, “yeah, […]
This post was most recently updated on August 31st, 2017. On May 4, the Netherlands recognizes Remembrance Day, then on May 5, Liberation Day is celebrated. These two days are very close to the Dutch, who remember the fallen of World War II, and celebrate being liberated from the Nazis, prior to the end of the war. Living survivors are […]
This post was most recently updated on May 10th, 2022. People Always Ask About Certain Amsterdam Adventures.. Amsterdam is known many things, but when people know you have been there, they ask if you went to the red light district, or if you went to a coffee-house. Â It is said that Amsterdam glows red, literally, in the red light district, and […]
This post was most recently updated on May 10th, 2022. -Why it’s worth it, and how to minimize the wait. The morning after our train ride fiasco, we went to visit Anne Frank House and Museum. Visiting Anne Frank House was one of my two absolutely must do things while in Amsterdam.  As we planned, and since we have been […]
This post was most recently updated on May 10th, 2022. Take the ICE train to Amsterdam. It is the easiest way to get there… Once I had made a definitive plan to travel to Germany, I knew I absolutely could not be that close to Amsterdam, the iconic must experience it city, without taking a hop over for a visit. […]
