Tips from a Local
The stuff my friends always ask me before they visit. Guides, neighborhood breakdowns, packing lists, and the honest advice no travel site gives you.
Amsterdam on a Budget — How to Not Go Broke
How to do Amsterdam without going broke: free things worth doing, cheap eats, budget stays, and where tourists waste money. From a local.
Amsterdam Transport Guide — How to Get Around Without Looking Lost
How to get around Amsterdam: Schiphol train, trams, bikes, free ferries, and why you don't need a car. Practical tips from a local.
King's Day Amsterdam — The Insider Survival Guide
King's Day survival guide from a local: where to go, what to wear, what to skip, and the practical stuff nobody mentions. April 27.
Amsterdam in Winter — Why the Cold Season Is Underrated
Amsterdam in winter: Amsterdam Light Festival, ice skating, brown cafes, empty museums, and why the cold season might be the best time to visit.
Amsterdam Neighborhoods Explained: Where Your Friends Actually Live
Honest neighborhood guide: Jordaan, De Pijp, Oud-West, Noord.
First Time in Amsterdam — What Nobody Tells You
Everything nobody tells you about visiting Amsterdam: transport, tipping, what to skip, and how to not be that tourist. From someone who lives here.
First Time in Amsterdam: The Local's Complete Guide
Amsterdam insider guide: neighborhoods, where to eat, things to do, where to sleep, atractions, tours, deals, tips. Written by someone who lives here.
Amsterdam 3-Day Itinerary — What a Local Would Actually Do
A real 3-day Amsterdam itinerary from a local: Jordaan, De Pijp, Noord, canals at night, and what to actually do with your time.
Best Amsterdam Neighborhoods — Where to Actually Stay and Explore
Honest guide to Amsterdam neighborhoods: Jordaan, De Pijp, Oud-West, Noord, and Centrum — real pros, cons, and who each one is for.
Amsterdam Packing List — What to Actually Bring
What to pack for Amsterdam from someone who lives here: rain gear, shoes, layers, and what to leave home. Season by season.
Where My Friends Actually Eat in Amsterdam (Not Tourist Traps)
Amsterdam restaurant guide: where to actually eat (not tourist traps).