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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 sharp!

Visiting Amsterdam in the winter offers a unique and charming experience that can be equally as enticing as other seasons. First of all, the holiday season brings a festive ambiance to Amsterdam. The streets and squares are adorned with sparkling lights, Christmas markets, and beautifully decorated shop windows. You can soak in the holiday spirit and even enjoy ice skating on temporary rinks. Secondly, during winter in Amsterdam, the city is transformed into a picturesque wonderland, especially if it snows. The city’s historic canals and iconic architecture take on a magical quality when dusted with snow or adorned with festive decorations. And even in winter, you can still enjoy Amsterdam’s iconic canals during winter by taking covered or heated canal cruises. It’s a cosy way to see the city’s beauty. Another compelling reason to consider a winter trip to Amsterdam…

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…

Utrecht is dé stad die altijd in trek is voor een dagje uit of een weekendje weg. De charmante grachten, historische architectuur en bruisende sfeer tillen Utrecht moeiteloos naar de top van de verlanglijstjes voor zowel locals als bezoekers. Of je nu een nieuwe kant van de stad wilt ontdekken of je favoriete plekken opnieuw…

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…

De Domtoren in Utrecht is zonder twijfel hét symbool van Utrecht! De Domtoren is niet alleen het hoogste gebouw in Utrecht maar ook de allerhoogste kerktoren van Nederland. Na het lezen van dit stuk weet jij alle leuke feitjes over de Domtoren van Utrecht.  Over de auteur: Laura Danielle is mede-oprichter van Comedy Walks: de enige stadswandelingen…

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. …

The Royal Palace Amsterdam on Dam square is often called the most prestigious monument from the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. This palace was originally built as a Town Hall and that probably explains why I was never really impressed by it’s exterior appearance. However, the moment you step inside you plunge into…

In summer it can be very hot in Amsterdam; this week it will be >35° C (>85° F). What is a better place to cool down then at a terrace by the water with a refreshing drink in your hand? So here is a list of my favorite, most beautiful terraces by the water in…