When to Take an Amsterdam Canal Cruise (And When to Skip It)
Canal cruises are one of the most recommended things to do in Amsterdam. They're also one of the easiest ways to spend €20 on an experience you didn't enjoy. The difference between
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Canal cruises are one of the most recommended things to do in Amsterdam. They're also one of the easiest ways to spend €20 on an experience you didn't enjoy. The difference between
Stamppot doesn't photograph well. It doesn't have a memorable name outside the Netherlands. And if you order it in summer, you'll probably wonder what the fuss is about. In the right context,
Amsterdam's coffeeshops are legal, regulated, and well-organised. They're also disorienting if you walk in without any idea of how they work. Most bad first-time experiences come from not knowing the rules rather
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