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150 vetted hotels, under-the-radar restaurants, beautiful bars, can’t-miss museums, tours, and yes — even the must-see tourist spots that are well worth a visit. This guide has it all — and I am so happy to share it with you. It has been 7 years since I first step foot in this special city. Now, Amsterdam is truly a second home. In honor of the occasion, I am proud to present this ultimate guide to my beloved ‘Dam, filled 100% with places that I have experienced and enjoyed firsthand. There are some real Easter Eggs in here: discount codes, personal tidbits, etc.. Think of it at a glimpse into my personal Amsterdam diary. Thinking about traveling to Amsterdam? As a Fora travel advisor, when you book your trip with me, you’ll enjoy FREE VIP PERKS as seen under the hotel section. I also curate custom itineraries based on individual interests. Schedule a free consultation call at any time to learn more — and let’s make your trip a reality. ONWARDS, - Maggie

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Are you visiting New York City any time soon? Are you interested in watching a Broadway musical or play while you visit? In this guide, I take you through what it means when a show is "on Broadway," what some of the musicals are on Broadway, as well as show you spots in and around the theaters that I think are worth visiting. (The musicals listed in this article are correct as of August 2023) P.S.: I will also be including hotel recommendations at the bottom of this post, so make sure to make it all the way to the bottom! P.P.S: If you like this article, consider leaving a tip :)

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Enjoy this Guide from an Amsterdam LOCAL. I've lived in Amsterdam since 2014 and have personally curated this list with you in mind. Whether you're looking for luxury, traditional, or budget, I've laid out these recommendations in a way where you can start with finding where you'd like to stay and go from there. Keep in mind that the city is very easy to get around, so you don't need to be in the center of the city for things to be easily accessible!

This guide takes you on a sassy tour of the city of the canals or the “Venice of the North” - with a bit of something for everyone! The city is famous for its arhitecture, art museums and traditions that are well kept alive and praised. But it is also famous for cannabis-serving coffeeshops (this guide provides a list with such venues), red-light district, quirky bars and bizarre museums. So, whether on foot or by bike/boat, take this guide & stroll around this outstanding city in search for fun, food, souvenirs and all those Dutch vibes that you heard so much about. When it comes to traditional food, be sure to try: - Haring or 'Hollandse Nieuwe' (Dutch new herring), probably the most famous Dutch food. Pickled herring is a delicacy in Holland. The raw herring is served together with chopped raw onions and gherkins. - Stamppot, an old dish of mashed potatoes combined with root vegetables, like turnip, carrot and onion, but it can also include dark, leafy greens like kale/spinach (make sure you order it the traditional way, with smoked sausage). - Erwtensoep, a thick split pea soup; - Bitterballen similar to a scotch egg, they are balls of finely chopped beef or veal that are seasoned with a mixture of spices, then rolled in bread crumbs and deep fried. Also, make sure you try out some desserts: - Poffertjes, small pancakes, baked in an iron skillet and traditionally served with melted butter, dusted with icing sugar - Pannenkoeken, another traditional sort of pancakes - Oliebollen ‘oil spheres' are balls of dumpling batter fried in hot oil and later sprinkled with icing sugar. Highlights: 🌷Dutch tulips - It was in the 16th century that tulips were imported to Holland from the Ottoman Empire. In no time, tulips became the most sought-after commodity in the entire Netherlands, after Carolus Clusius wrote what's considered the first major book about the flower. In the early 1600s, professional cultivators of tulips began to refine techniques to grow and produce the flowers locally in Holland, establishing a flourishing business sector that has persisted to this day. The tulips mostly bloom during the spring season, from mid-April to mid-May, in Amsterdam. The Tulip Festival will begin on March 23rd and go on till May 14th, 2023 👡 Klompen - Dutch clogs are a type of footwear made in part or completely from wood. The iconic footwear of the Netherlands were the shoes of choice for Dutch laborers of centuries past. The wooden slip-ons were sturdy, cheap and—when stuffed with straw—cozy and warm. The first Dutch clog is dated from the year 1230. The shoe is deeply ingrained in Dutch culture and some people in rural areas still wear them today! 🚲 Dutch bikes - are a style of urban commuting bikes that have been used in the Netherlands for decades and have grown in popularity in cities around the world. Dutch bicycles are upright or “sit-up” style – with taller frames than typical bicycles. This position allows for very good visibility and great comfort. A popular form of Dutch bicycles is the Omafiets (translates to Grandma's bike). 🗼 Dutch windmills - were built originally to pump the water out from the land because the Netherlands is so flat and below sea level. With the land always getting flooded, farming was almost impossible, hence the need to force out the water by means of the windmills. 🧇 Stroopwafel - the most classic of all Dutch sweets and a perfect gift from Holland - literally means “syrup waffle” and it’s a round crunchy waffle with chewy caramel filling. The correct way of eating it is: put it on your coffee or tea cup and wait for a minute until the caramel melts and the waffle warms up – it enhances its flavour and makes it taste as fresh from the oven. Delicious! 🧀 Dutch cheese - especially Gouda, Edam and Maasdam, well known and exported all over the world. Apart from the classics, try some really special ones: a turquoise-coloured cheese with lavender, pink-coloured cheese with red pesto, champagne gouda or even… coconut gouda! A typical cheese from Amsterdam is Old Amsterdam, exceptional premium aged gouda cheese. 🥃 Genever (also called Jenever) - is the traditional liquor of the Netherlands, from which gin has evolved. Some tasters say the flavor of this spirit is similar to white whiskey. Oude (old) genever is the traditional style, with a malty botanical flavor. Jonge (young) genever is a newer recipe with a cleaner taste, more similar to vodka. There are several genever distilleries in Amsterdam, each with their own secret recipes.

Amsterdam is the first stop for many incoming (and departing) international flights so you may find yourself with a long layover and want to get out of the airport and explore. In this guide we’ll share everything you need to know about a layover in Amsterdam. How do I get from the airport to the city center? The train is a quick and convenient way to arrive in the city center in less than 20 minutes. You can even use your contactless debit card, credit card or mobile phone to pay and not worry about messing around with the ticket machines. Just tap and go. Each way costs about 5 euros per person making it relatively affordable too considering how much it can cost to get to and from the airport in other major European cities like London and Paris. Where do I store my luggage? If you have bags or suitcases you’d like to store while you’re out exploring you can use luggage lockers or the baggage storage area. There are 5 luggage lockers after security that cost 8 euros a day. The lockers are 40x40 cm and have a depth of 70 cm. You can leave bags in a locker close to your departure gate before leaving the secure area or take them to baggage storage on level -1, between Arrivals 1 and Arrivals 2. Hand baggage (max size 55x35x25cm) costs 6 euros a piece per day. You can also store larger luggage here for an additional fee. You can view the map on the Schipol website and search “locker” to find the luggage lockers after security or search “storage” to see where the baggage storage before security is located. Additional information on luggage storage can be found on the Schipol Airport website. What can I do on my long layover? There’s a lot you can do near Amsterdam Centraal. - Take photos at the row houses. - Take a boat tour for a unique perspective of Amsterdam from it’s iconic canals. The Our Lord in the Attic Museum is a lesser known spot just around the corner from where many of the boat tours leave. - Visit Amsterdam’s oldest building, Oude Kerk Amsterdam, which was a church but is now used for concerts and cultural events. It’s located in the middle of the Red Light District. - If you’re looking for free sites, check out the Basilica of Saint Nicholas. It’s free to visit and just only a 5 minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal. - Do some shopping on Damrak Avenue and grab souvenirs like cheese (many of the stores offer free samples!) and other Dutch goods. HEMA is a cute store worth checking out for affordable and often practical souvenirs as well. - At Dam Square you’ll find the ornate Royal Palace Amsterdam and The New Church. - One of the best ways to enjoy Amsterdam is admiring the picture perfect canals. If you want to go inside a canal house and see what it was like back in 1620, check out the Museum House Bartolotti. - If you want to visit the Anne Frank House be sure to reserve your tickets two months in advance! How long do I need for a long layover? We wouldn’t recommend leaving the airport if you have less than a 6 hour layover. If you’ve been to Amsterdam before and are familiar with the airport, public transportation, and the city you can maybe get away with leaving on a shorter layover, but for first time visitors you want to make sure you give yourself enough time. Seven hours or more would be ideal. Remember, if you’re traveling internationally and this is your first stop in Europe, you’ll need to go through customs and immigration and if it’s your last stop before leaving Europe you’ll need to go through immigration after security when leaving. The lines for immigration can be quite long in Europe so always give yourself plenty of time and stay up to date on current conditions at security. What can I do if my layover is under 6 hours? If you have a short layover there are a lot of shopping options in the Schipol airport. Pre-security you can find local stores like the grocery store Albert Heijn or the department store HEMA for local souvenirs or shops like Bloem and Fleurtiek for tulips and bulbs. Also, before security check out the Panorama Terrace for plane spotting and tour a KLM Fokker 100 plane too! Just because you can’t make it into the city doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the artwork from the Dutch masters. After security the Rijksmuseum Schiphol has a small collection of art from the middle ages to now straight from the Rijksmuseum. It even has its own gift shop. You can also visit the Airport Library with books by Dutch authors in different languages, music, and other cultural displays. Do I need a visa to leave the airport on my layover? That depends on what country your passport is from. As of now US citizens do not need a visa to visit the Netherlands. Starting in 2025 US citizens (and other countries) will need an 8 euro ETIAS travel authorization. That official date for when that will be rolled out has not been announced, but you can check this site for updates.

Amsterdam is the first stop for many incoming (and departing) international flights so you may find yourself with a long layover and want to get out of the airport and explore. In this guide we’ll share everything you need to know about a layover in Amsterdam. How do I get from the airport to the city center? The train is a quick and convenient way to arrive in the city center in less than 20 minutes. You can even use your contactless debit card, credit card or mobile phone to pay and not worry about messing around with the ticket machines. Just tap and go. Each way costs about 5 euros per person making it relatively affordable too considering how much it can cost to get to and from the airport in other major European cities like London and Paris. Where do I store my luggage? If you have bags or suitcases you’d like to store while you’re out exploring you can use luggage lockers or the baggage storage area. There are 5 luggage lockers after security that cost 8 euros a day. The lockers are 40x40 cm and have a depth of 70 cm. You can leave bags in a locker close to your departure gate before leaving the secure area or take them to baggage storage on level -1, between Arrivals 1 and Arrivals 2. Hand baggage (max size 55x35x25cm) costs 6 euros a piece per day. You can also store larger luggage here for an additional fee. You can view the map on the Schipol website and search “locker” to find the luggage lockers after security or search “storage” to see where the baggage storage before security is located. Additional information on luggage storage can be found on the Schipol Airport website. What can I do on my long layover? There’s a lot you can do near Amsterdam Centraal. - Take photos at the row houses. - Take a boat tour for a unique perspective of Amsterdam from it’s iconic canals. The Our Lord in the Attic Museum is a lesser known spot just around the corner from where many of the boat tours leave. - Visit Amsterdam’s oldest building, Oude Kerk Amsterdam, which was a church but is now used for concerts and cultural events. It’s located in the middle of the Red Light District. - If you’re looking for free sites, check out the Basilica of Saint Nicholas. It’s free to visit and just only a 5 minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal. - Do some shopping on Damrak Avenue and grab souvenirs like cheese (many of the stores offer free samples!) and other Dutch goods. HEMA is a cute store worth checking out for affordable and often practical souvenirs as well. - At Dam Square you’ll find the ornate Royal Palace Amsterdam and The New Church. - One of the best ways to enjoy Amsterdam is admiring the picture perfect canals. If you want to go inside a canal house and see what it was like back in 1620, check out the Museum House Bartolotti. - If you want to visit the Anne Frank House be sure to reserve your tickets two months in advance! How long do I need for a long layover? We wouldn’t recommend leaving the airport if you have less than a 6 hour layover. If you’ve been to Amsterdam before and are familiar with the airport, public transportation, and the city you can maybe get away with leaving on a shorter layover, but for first time visitors you want to make sure you give yourself enough time. Seven hours or more would be ideal. Remember, if you’re traveling internationally and this is your first stop in Europe, you’ll need to go through customs and immigration and if it’s your last stop before leaving Europe you’ll need to go through immigration after security when leaving. The lines for immigration can be quite long in Europe so always give yourself plenty of time and stay up to date on current conditions at security. What can I do if my layover is under 6 hours? If you have a short layover there are a lot of shopping options in the Schipol airport. Pre-security you can find local stores like the grocery store Albert Heijn or the department store HEMA for local souvenirs or shops like Bloem and Fleurtiek for tulips and bulbs. Also, before security check out the Panorama Terrace for plane spotting and tour a KLM Fokker 100 plane too! Just because you can’t make it into the city doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the artwork from the Dutch masters. After security the Rijksmuseum Schiphol has a small collection of art from the middle ages to now straight from the Rijksmuseum. It even has its own gift shop. You can also visit the Airport Library with books by Dutch authors in different languages, music, and other cultural displays. Do I need a visa to leave the airport on my layover? That depends on what country your passport is from. As of now US citizens do not need a visa to visit the Netherlands. Starting in 2025 US citizens (and other countries) will need an 8 euro ETIAS travel authorization. That official date for when that will be rolled out has not been announced, but you can check this site for updates.

Looking for a budget friendly trip to Amsterdam? Here's how I did it without breaking the bank! This guide of more than 20 places includes fun places to eat, quirky shops, affordable lodging, and cheap/free sightseeing opportunities. If you enjoy this guide, please save it, share it, leave a tip, or write a review! Follow me and be the first to know when I create new guides. Thanks!

Hello fellow traveler! Thank you for choosing my shop to help you have a fantastic trip to Amsterdam. It is my favorite city in Europe. This is where I healed parts of my soul and got to go deeper inside my mind. I saw some amazing things and can't wait to go back! This board is how I spent three days in this stunning city! It also includes recommendations on spots I didn't get to try out but wanted to. I plan on traveling back to Amsterdam in September of 2023, so since you get this guide for life, you will get access to all of my new updates! You can email me any feedback regarding my itinerary or if you want to connect! Please be safe on your travels and tag Ma I'm Fine in your adventures! xoxo lex INCLUDES > Where to sleep | 1 > Where to eat | 9 > What to do | 10  > Where to party | 5  > Transportation > Weather  > Episode  CONNECT Email | contact@maimfine.com . Instagram | @ma.im.fine . Youtube.Pinterest.Twitter | @maimfine

Hello, fellow traveler! Thank you for choosing my shop to help you have a fantastic trip to Amsterdam. It is my favorite city in Europe. This is where I healed parts of my soul and got to go deeper inside my mind. I saw some amazing things and can't wait to go back! This board is how I spent three days in this stunning city! It also includes recommendations on spots I wanted to try but didn't get to. I plan on traveling back to Amsterdam in September of 2023, so since you get this guide for life, you will get access to all of my new updates! You can email me any feedback regarding my itinerary or if you want to connect! Please be safe on your travels and tag Ma I'm Fine in your adventures! xoxo lex INCLUDES > Where to sleep | 3 > Where to eat | 10 > What to do | 10  > Where to party | 5  > Transportation > Weather  > Episode  CONNECT Email | contact@maimfine.com . Instagram | @ma.im.fine . Youtube.Pinterest.Twitter | @maimfine

Hello, I am Ann, and I love traveling. This is my first travel guide and I decided to start with Amsterdam. I have been to this city more than once and discovered something new and special for myself each time. So I decided to share this with you.

10 days to hit every iconic neighborhood in NYC! Hi, I'm Kris! I've lived in NYC for over 16 years and I'm a professional itinerary maker and avid traveler! This is the first time tourist's ultimate guide to New York City! In this perfectly-curated 10-day itinerary, you’ll see every iconic neighborhood in Manhattan (and venture into Brooklyn!), and see almost everything that NYC is famous for! Feel free to mix and match your favorite days, or leave some for a second trip! You'll find: -10 choices of places to stay for every taste and budget -30 choices of places to eat (3 meals a day) -10 choices of places to drink (1 a day) All carefully selected by neighborhood. I've also included helpful tips on navigating the streets and subways. Each day is expertly laid out to best make use of your time in each neighborhood so you can see as much as possible! Grab your phone and follow along, because it's all planned out for you! *Bonus! I've added some exclusive codes and discounts below, including an instant $40 cash back! (This itinerary basically pays for itself! 😉) You also might find a surprise at the end!* For more personalized, custom itineraries, check out www.instaventuretravel.com

Hostels offer a combination of affordability, social atmosphere, cultural exchange, and convenience that makes them an appealing choice for many travelers, particularly those seeking a vibrant and immersive travel experience. Compared to hotels or other types of accommodations, hostels typically offer lower prices, especially for dormitory-style rooms where multiple travelers share a room. Hostels typically include common areas such as lounges, kitchens, and communal spaces provide opportunities to meet people from different backgrounds, share experiences, and make new friends.

My husband and I recently went on a seven-night trip to Mexico, combining the historic San Miguel de Allende (SMDA) with the vibrant Mexico City (CDMX). CDMX was on my list for a long time and I was thrilled to finally make it there. Our journey began in San Miguel de Allende, where we spent two nights. Then, we traveled by private car to Mexico City, where we stayed for five nights. In this guide, I’m sharing the highlights of our trip in CDMX, offering insights and tips for those who may not travel often but are eager to explore new destinations. I hope my experiences inspire you to consider your journey.

Avocado toast, pancakes or smorrebrod? That's the question!🙈 From my childhood, Sunday were always for brunches. Since then, I keep the tradition either with my family, friends, or even on my own. This is the only guide you need with all tested & approved brunch places in one. From quirky or fancy cafes to historical castle-based, you'll find 18 locations in similar average price range of 10-20€ with different (instagrammable) food💔 Check out my Pro Tips & Must-Try in notes to explore like a local.🤫 With the advent of new worthy places, this guide will be constantly updated. Enjoy!😘

I love visiting markets, whether they are fresh markets or flea markets. It allows me to experience other people’s lives and times past. In this list, I include the markets I’ve been to as well as my personal experiences there. I will also list other markets that I have not been to but plan to visit. (So if you have any unknown gems, please let me know in the comments!) This is a free guide and I will be updating it very slowly. So save it and check it out as soon as you arrive in your new city! BONUS - Another free guides: "My Real TravelSummary", which is the basic tips from my own travel experience. THANKS Save this guide on your mobile device ahead of time, and you'll find these places under "Your Map" in Thatch app wherever you are! 🗺️📱 My guides are mainly divided into two types: map lists and itineraries, feel free to subscribe to my Thatch profile for future updates! Find me on Youtube for the destination vibe previews and recommendations: @hortusquaerens 🌹🌹🌹

Brunch or coffee? Both, please! In this charming & gastronomic city, every cobblestone street hides a delightful food gem with velvety lattes, mouthwatering waffles or indulgent pastries. Brunch is a special ritual to start off your day in a best possible way. So, grab your appetite & your sense of culinary curiosity, because Brussels is about to become your favorite brunch and coffee playground. Bon appétit & cheers to a sip of pure delight! This guide is constantly updated with new locations. Enjoy & tag me on IG for next guide of choice for free!

Work hard, chill hard🥂 Whether you're gearing up for that epic Friday night or just craving a casual Tuesday afterwork chill, this guide has got you covered: from old-but-gold to the new-born bars in Antwerp! Discover your favourite(s) spot where every drink tells a story and every moment is a celebration of this wonderful life! Cheers to your fancy night vibes!

Looking for a new destination to capture candid street photography? This list includes some of the best and most well-known international cities for street photography as well as some lesser know locations. Have a suggestion? I’d love to know YOUR favorite city to capture candid slices of life. Message me and I’ll add it to the list. Happy capture! 📷