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.
The Ultimate Amsterdam Guide for First-Timers
Everything my friends ask me before their first trip to Amsterdam. Transport, neighborhoods, what to skip, and what to actually do.
Where My Friends Stay: 7 Hotels That Aren't Tourist Traps
The hotels I recommend when friends visit Amsterdam. Tested by people I trust, not sponsored content.
The Neighborhood Guide: Amsterdam Like a Local
Jordaan, De Pijp, Noord, Oud-West — which neighborhood is right for you? A local breaks it down.
Amsterdam on a Budget: How My Broke Friends Do It
How to visit Amsterdam without going broke. A local shares budget tips for accommodation, food, transport, and free things to do.
The Best Bars in Amsterdam (According to My Friends)
The bars, brown cafes, and cocktail spots where locals actually drink in Amsterdam. No tourist traps, just real recommendations.
Where to Eat in Amsterdam: A Local's Restaurant Guide
A local's honest guide to eating in Amsterdam. Brunch, casual dinner, fine dining, and cheap eats — all tested personally.
Amsterdam in 3 Days: The Itinerary I Send My Friends
A local's 3-day Amsterdam itinerary. Day-by-day plans covering the Jordaan, De Pijp, Noord, museums, food, and nightlife.
The TheFork Hack: How My Broke Friends Eat Out in Amsterdam
How locals save 20-50% at Amsterdam restaurants using TheFork app. New user code for 20 euros off your first meal.
DIY Pub Crawl: Amsterdam Oost (Where Locals Actually Drink)
Self-guided pub crawl through Amsterdam Oost. Four local bars, no tourists, walkable route through the neighborhood where locals actually drink.
Amsterdam Festival Guide: The Ones My Friends Actually Go To
The Amsterdam festivals locals actually go to. Electronic, food, culture — from Dekmantel to Rollende Keukens, curated by someone who lives here.
The 3 Biggest Parties in Amsterdam: King's Day, Pride & ADE
King's Day, WorldPride 2026, and ADE — the three events that transform Amsterdam into one giant party. A local's guide to dates, tips, and survival.