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The Utrecht Dom Tower, also known as the Utrecht Bell Tower or simply the Utrecht Tower, is undoubtedly the city’s showpiece. Not only is it the tallest tower in Utrecht, but also the tallest church tower in the whole of the Netherlands. After reading this piece, you’ll be in the know about everything you need…

De Dom in Utrecht, ofwel de Utrechtse Dom, is zonder twijfel het pronkstuk van de stad. Niet alleen is het de hoogste toren in Utrecht, maar ook de allerhoogste kerktoren van heel Nederland. Na het lezen van dit stuk ben jij op de hoogte van alle leuke feitjes en verhalen over de Dom van Utrecht. …

Perhaps the most amusing thing about Dutch culture is their love of “gezelligheid”. This is a word that roughly translates to “cosiness” in English, but it’s so much more than that. The Dutch take their gezelligheid very seriously, to the point where it’s almost a national obsession. From cute and cosy cafés to candlelit dinners…

Stand-up comedy is een vorm van entertainment die de afgelopen jaren steeds populairder is geworden in Nederland. Het is een genre dat steeds meer mensen aanspreekt en het wordt gezien als een kunstvorm op zich. Veel Nederlanders die bekend zijn met cabaret vragen zich af wat nou precies het verschil is tussen stand-up comedy en…

Whenever I visit a new city I find it hard to identify the best places for food. Preferably, I go to restaurants where locals go and I rather avoid the places with hundreds of TripAdvisor reviews fearing it may be a “tourist trap.” I am sure they serve good food, but I really enjoy the…

Very few people in the Netherlands know that Utrecht hosts one of the largest comedy festivals in the world: the Utrecht International Comedy Festival (UICF)! So it is time to shout it from the rooftops because it is not only the largest comedy festival, it is also the kick start of the festival season in…

I come across many desperate messages on facebook from people who missed out on tickets to the Anne Frank House. That is really a pity particularly if the Anne Frank House is one of the reasons to visit Amsterdam. Here are a few tips to ensure you get your tickets to the Anne Frank House…

We are all familiar with the term collateral damage. Surprisingly, its antonym collateral gain, besides in the financial sector, is not commonly used, let alone properly defined. And that, if you ask me, is a missed opportunity. I happily devote myself to putting collateral gain in the spotlights.  Definition In essence, collateral gain refers to…

In 2023, the world’s most famous flower garden will be open from 23 March till 14 May! Indulge in the largest and most colorful flower garden you can imagine and it is just a stone’s throw away from Amsterdam! In 2022, mid April, I finally visited this beautiful flower garden with my sister. I simply…

About the author: Laura Danielle is co-founder of Comedy Walks: discover the city with a professional comedian. The most unique and fun way to experience a city! Last Friday the Dutch government announced an evening lockdown in the Netherlands starting from Sunday 28 November. The lockdown basically means that all the fun stops at 5pm…

I get this question a lot: what to do in Amsterdam in winter? First of all, Amsterdam is absolutely fabulous during any season of the year! Each season has its own beauty and particularities. There are dozens of things I love to do in winter in Amsterdam and I’d love to share them with you….

If you are looking for a unique experience in Amsterdam, I always recommend a Comedy Walk, a city walk with a comedian as guide. You can’t blame me as I am the co-founder of Comedy Walks. But if you are into spa and wellness, I would also highly recommend a visit to Sauna Deco. About…