Christmas in Amsterdam is not only a festive, beautiful (and okay, cold!) time of year but it can also be a great time to visit as Amsterdam at Christmas can be a quiet(ish!) and special season. Read more

Is Amsterdam expensive? Answering this question is tricky as it's very subjective, but after living here for five years I try to break it down and explain how expensive Amsterdam is to visit or live in. Read more

Only got one day to spend in Amsterdam? Don't worry! That's still enough time to really enjoy the city. Here are my best ways to spend one day in Amsterdam for all kinds of people. Read more

Winter in Amsterdam is a beautiful, festive (but yes, cold) time of the year with fewer visitors and plenty to do! Here are my favourite things to do in Amsterdam in winter, including month-by-month tips for Amsterdam in December, January and February. Read more

We don't have a dog in Amsterdam but I know that it's a very dog-friendly city. Today guest writer Kay shares her things to do with a dog or dogs in Amsterdam and reasons why it's a great city for dogs. Read more

Choosing the best time to visit Amsterdam depends on what you want to do and who you are travelling. This post offers advice for picking the best time of year to go to Amsterdam and plan your trip. Read more

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

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

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

Some photos from the Amsterdam Light Festival in 2018, taken as we cycled the route along the Herengracht one cold January evening. Read more