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…
The world’s most famous flower garden is open from 24 March till 15 May! Indulge in the largest and most colorful flower garden you can imagine and it is just a stone’s throw away from Amsterdam! For some reason I have never been to the Keukenhof but this year I will make my appearance in…
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…
About the author: Laura Danielle is co-founder of Comedy Walks: city walks with a professional comedian as guide! 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…
About the author: Laura Danielle is co-founder of Comedy Walks: city walks with a professional comedian as guide! 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…
Utrecht is de ideale stad voor een weekendje weg! Het is een prachtige historische stad met veel bezienswaardigheden, maar ook heerlijk om gewoon door heen te slenteren. En niet onbelangrijk, Utrecht heeft ongelofelijk veel gezellige eettentjes voor lunch en diner of gewoon een drankje. Maar wat te doen in Utrecht? Tijdens een weekendje Utrecht kun…
Utrecht is a great city for a daytrip. The wharves and wharf cellars at the Oudegracht (English: Old Canal) remain mind-blowing and the view from the Domtoren is always mesmerizing (see my earlier blog on the Domtoren). Now, I have an addition to your Must-Definitely-Do List: the Centraal Museum (in English: Central Museum). I was…
About the author: Laura Danielle is co-founder of Comedy Walks: city walks with a professional comedian as guide! The ARTZUID outdoor sculpture exhibition takes place every two years and seems to grow larger each edition. You will find most of the sculptures at the Apollolaan and Minervalaan in Amsterdam Zuid (Amsterdam South). If you love outdoor exhibitions…
Ik vind Utrecht één van de leukste steden van Nederland en zal er de komende weken regelmatig te vinden zijn. Er is zoveel te doen en te ontdekken en het is bijna allemaal lopend te doen. Wil je meteen een goed beeld van Utrecht krijgen? Dan mag je het uitzicht vanaf de oude Domtoren niet…
About the author: Laura Danielle is co-founder of Comedy Walks: city walks with a professional comedian as guide! What do you mean there is no traditional Dutch food?? Let me introduce you to the deep-fried (raisin) buns, famously known as the oliebol (pronounce as: o-lee-bol) as one of the most popular traditional foods/snacks in the Netherlands. The history…
The 9 little streets (in Dutch: 9 Straatjes) are very popular, both with locals, tourists and expats, and are located in the canal belt area right behind the Royal Palace on the Dam (click here to read my blog about the Royal Palace). It actually consists of 9 small picturesque shopping streets: the Gasthuismolensteeg, Hartensteeg,…
Picture this: a very high resolution photographic replica of Rembrandt’s famous Night Watch with real people and accessories in its original format (on a 4m x 5m canvas). This is for real! I visited the exhibition Rembrandt 360 in July but due to its mega success the exhibition is extended till the end of October. …