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…
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…
About the author: Laura Danielle is co-founder of Comedy Walks: comedy walking tours with a professional comedian as guide! Amsterdam – Utrecht – Eindhoven 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…
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…
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…