Amsterdam Experiences

02/06/2026

When space in the city is limited, you have to be creative when it comes to waste disposal. Amsterdam’s rubbish is stored beneath the streets until it is hoisted out by a giant hook and dropped into the bin lorry below.

01/06/2026

Dutch Traditions: Why do the Dutch hang school bags on flagpoles?
From the middle of June onwards you will find bags hanging from flagpoles.
Let me explain why...

31/05/2026

The Hague has been invaded by giant inflatable art installations. Over the next month, you can find these curious creations all around the city centre.

31/05/2026

30/05/2026

It’s been 5 months since a devastating fire ripped through Cuypers Vondelkerk in Amsterdam. Since that time, a team of builders and restorers have been hard at work securing the remains of the church.
You can donate to the restoration fund via this link https://crowdfunding.stadsherstel.nl/
or buy a model kit from the
shop.

28/05/2026

The Ypres Cat Parade is held every 3 years and features an eclectic collection of feline floats, tributes and tales. The highlight of the parade are the 7m high giants that are pulled through the streets.
The next Kattenstoet will be 9th May 2027.

28/05/2026

Analog Digital Clock by Maarten Baas.
Discover Amsterdam style, even when shopping as there is art everywhere you look in Kalverpassage.
This piece of art is constanty changing to refect the time.
Have you seen this piece of art when you were in the centre of Amsterdam?

27/05/2026

Tulip season may be over, but the roses are bursting into colour all over Jordaan. Did you know that many of the streets and canals in Jordaan are named after flowers?
Come and explore the area with us on one of our Hidden Gems tours (link bio).

26/05/2026

Vincent Van Gogh created hundreds of works featuring flowers. Their vibrancy and natural variety allowed him to experiment with shapes, textures and colours.
You can discover many of these artworks on our Van Gogh museum tour (link in bio).