Amsterdam Terrace Cafes

The view towards the Nemo from Amsterdam Terrace cafe Hannekes Boom

Amsterdam Terrace Cafes Lokaal ‘t Loosje This is an old favorite of mine, one of the nicest and most welcoming ‘brown cafes’ of Amsterdam.  Lokaal ‘t Loosje is right on the Nieuwmarkt Square and really is a local hangout. I love the way that the floor slopes, this is from subsidence and has not been corrected like […]

Amsterdam Markets

Mushrooms at the Saturday Amsterdam farmers Market on the Nieuwmarkt

Amsterdam Markets Only on Saturdays Markets Noordermarkt on Saturday – OUR TOP PICK / BEST MARKET This weekly Saturday market is perfect to visit after one of our Saturday Amsterdam Private Tours. The Northern Market or, in Dutch, de Noordermarkt. This is actually 3 markets in one. There is an organic Farmers Market with a […]

Top Tips for Getting to Amsterdam

View of the Prinsengracht on a Private Amsterdam Tour

Top Tips for Getting to Amsterdam   Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination and as such is well-connected and easy to get to. That said with so many options to choose from and travel plans to consider, it can be a bit overwhelming! So, if you are looking for some tips to help you plan […]

Devour a Slice of Holland with That Dam Guide

Pixie with our cheese slicer with googly eyes mascots

Devour a Slice of Holland with That Dam Guide Fancy a slice of history, a slice of art, a slice of countryside, a virtual slice, well that’s what we do! That Dam Guide has a new mascot, the Slicey!  Here’s Slicey with Lee, Slicey with Pixie & Slicey with Mark! Cheese slicers seem so Dutch, […]

Budapest, Istanbul, London, Paris

Budapest, Istanbul, London, Paris April 24, 2024 Budapest, Istanbul, London & Paris I love travelling and when I travel I always go on tours of the place I’m visiting. I either go on small group tours or private tours and have been on some really terrible tours over the years. I’ve also been on many […]