Do you need to tip in Amsterdam? What's the tipping etiquette in the Netherlands? How much should you tip? I answer all the questions and more about tipping in Amsterdam. Read more

A little life update and a bit of a story about how we found out we were expecting our second child, what my fears are being pregnant again after post-natal depression and anxiety, and what is making me happy… read more

The best things to do in Amsterdam during the summer, which is my favourite season to be in Amsterdam. This post includes tips on how to have the best summer visit to Amsterdam. Read more

A review of our family ski trip to Hopfgarten in Austria, part of the Ski Welt ski area. Here's what we loved, what the skiing and snowboarding was like, and why it made such a fun family holiday! Read more

Finding accommodation in Amsterdam can be overwhelming with so many hotels, hostels and B&Bs to choose from. Here I've picked the best hotels in Amsterdam for all budgets. Read more

When home births are so popular, there are some myths and misunderstandings about what giving birth in hospital in the Netherlands is like and so I wanted to share my personal experience of giving birth in a Dutch hospital. Read more

A local's guide to what to expect from King's Day in Amsterdam, from where to party, what to wear, and what those King's Day free markets are all about. Read more

Here are some tips for taking part in a daily creative writing challenge, which is something that could boost your creativity, productivity and love for writing. Read more

Welcome to De Pijp, Amsterdam! I've lived here for nearly five years so it's high time I wrote a neighbourhood guide to De Pijp featuring my favourite places for food, drink, shopping and more! Read more

As a big fan of vintage clothes, I've put together some tips for finding good quality vintage clothes including help with sizes, materials and the things you need to check. Read more