Europe

Travel Tips for Amsterdam

Visit off season – I travelled in early February and the weather wasn’t too cold (luckily) so I could still walk around and enjoy myself, the plus side was less tourists! There were less people […]

Netherlands

Amsterdam: ARTIS Micropia & ARTIS Park

ARTIS Micropia Micropia is the only museum of it’s kind in the world displaying microbes. I was instantly taken back to my microbiology degree and could appreciate the vast array of microscopes set ups. There […]

Europe

Amsterdam North

If you take a canal tour you will see the iconic circular building which houses THIS IS HOLLAND just three minutes away from Amsterdam Central Station to the North. There is a FREE shuttle ferry […]

Netherlands

Amsterdam: Tropen Museum

You can find other museums outside of museum square so do not limit yourself to only museumplein. These were some of my favourite in Amsterdam. Tropen Museum I loved this museum about world cultures and […]

Netherlands

Volendam: Fishing Village

A day trip you can do from Amsterdam is – Volendam. It is a scenic Dutch fishing village by Markermeer lake to the Northeast of Amsterdam. It is well known for it’s harbour with old fishing […]

Netherlands

Amsterdam: Anne Frank House

This is the Annex in which Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazi’s for almost two years during WWII in order to avoid persecution for being Jewish. It is here she wrote her […]

Netherlands

Amsterdam: Coffeeshops and Red Light District

I decided to to a private crime tour which was primarily based around the Red Light District, but was also very informative about the history and evolution of Dutch laws. I’d highly recommend Trigger Tours […]

Netherlands

Amsterdam: Central Station & DAM Square

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, a cultural melting pot known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow traditional houses. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths. As I […]