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Do you tip in Amsterdam? Etiquette, norms and social customs in the Netherlands
Whether you’re visiting friends in the Netherlands, on business in Amsterdam or just traveling for a holiday, getting to grips with Dutch social norms and
Weekends in Paradise – What to do in Amsterdam in 3 days
Amsterdam may be a relatively small city in comparison with other major European capitals but you couldn’t experience everything this city has to offer in
What’s the weather like in Amsterdam in winter?
With the winter on the way, we thought it’d be time to answer some commonly asked questions. The colder months (from late autumn through the
Amsterdam Museum Night and other Autumn Arts Events
Autumn is a great time to be in Amsterdam. Strolling along a tree-lined canal as the leaves turn hundreds of different shades of golden brown
Amsterdam Light Festival Route 2022/2023
Starboard Boats are delighted to reveal the official Amsterdam Light Festival Route 2022/2023. Slightly different to last year’s route, Amsterdam Light Festival 2022/23’s route will
Amsterdam Light Festival 2018/19 Throwback
With the nights getting longer and darker, there’s no need to let the winter blues take hold just yet… Our favourite annual event is just
Why Amsterdam is the Cycling Capital of the World
If you’ve been to Amsterdam before, you’ll definitely have noticed the bikes. There are more bikes than people in the Dutch capital – walk anywhere
Amsterdam’s Best Waterside Bars
Amsterdam’s best bars by the water Amsterdam is a city with over 100km of canals and although water flows through these historic waterways, beer flows
Amsterdam Houseboats
Why are there Houseboats in Amsterdam Canals? There have been houseboats on the Amsterdam canals for many years – the oldest of which are lovingly