Secret Amsterdam

Hidden Gems You Need to Discover

“I think Amsterdam is to Holland what New York is to America. It’s a melting pot.” — Anton Corbijn, Dutch photographer, music video director and filmmaker

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Tulips in Amsterdam

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In today’s email:-  

• Secret Amsterdam

• Italy's Most Beautiful Beaches

• Around the World: The Canals of Amsterdam; Taste the story of the world's most famous beer; Amsterdam’s Biggest Windmill and a whole lot more…

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: This could be the first true space hotel

• From Social Media: Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

• Travel Grub: Epic Dutch Food Tour in Amsterdam: Ultimate Guide

• Curious Cove:  How to Spend 3 Days in AMSTERDAM Netherlands

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Secret Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city that blends history, culture, and modern vibrancy, offering both well-known attractions and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. A canal cruise is one of the best ways to take in the city's stunning 17th-century architecture and iconic bridges, while cycling through its charming streets lets you explore like a local. Popular sights like the Rijksmuseum, home to masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer, and the Anne Frank House, which offers a moving look into history, attract millions of visitors each year.

But beyond these famous landmarks, Amsterdam also has secret treasures that showcase its unique character. The Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, a 17th-century canal house with a hidden attic church, offers insight into the city's clandestine religious past. Meanwhile, places like Mezrab, a cultural center in the Eastern Docklands, bring the city’s arts scene to life with storytelling and live music. Whether you're wandering through the colourful tulip markets, enjoying Dutch pancakes in a cozy café, or discovering a quiet courtyard tucked away from the crowds, Amsterdam’s mix of classic highlights and hidden spots makes it a destination unlike any other.

Bloemgracht canal in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam - Shutterstock

Italy's Most Beautiful Beaches

Italy’s coastline is a paradise for beach lovers, offering everything from soft golden shores to hidden rocky retreats. Whether you prefer relaxing on sun-drenched sands or discovering quiet seaside gems, Italy has the perfect beach for you. Walk along the breathtaking Chia Beach in Sardinia, where crystal-clear waters meet rolling dunes, or uncover the beauty of Furore Beach, a secret cove tucked between dramatic cliffs on the Amalfi Coast. In Liguria…

San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily - Love to Visit Italy

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Around the World

The Canals of Amsterdam

No visit to Amsterdam is complete without having seen its beautiful, iconic canals. Amsterdam’s famous canal belt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is best explored by boat or bike. A canal cruise offers breathtaking views of historic houses, charming bridges, and hidden courtyards.

Taste the story of the world's most famous beer

Beer lovers can take an interactive tour of the original Heineken brewery, learning about the brand’s history and enjoying a tasting session at the end. The experience also includes fun, immersive exhibits where visitors can see how Heineken is brewed and even personalize their own beer bottles.

Amsterdam’s Biggest Windmill

Windmill De Gooyer, as it is called, is been around for a while and has an impressive history, much much longer than that of our brewery. It was build in the 16th century, destroyed and rebuild. It moved whenever urban expansion bereft it of the wind needed to make it an efficient machine… right next door is an amazing pub

The Royal Palace, a living building

In the middle of the capital stands the Royal Palace Amsterdam, King Willem-Alexander’s official reception palace. The Palace plays a major role during state visits, but also other royal occasions, such as New Year’s receptions, gala dinners and award ceremonies. In addition, the Palace is open to visitors as much as possible.

A day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn

A picturesque village known as the "Dutch Venice," where canals replace roads, and charming footbridges connect thatched-roof houses. A perfect day trip from Amsterdam, it offers peaceful boat rides, cozy cafés, and stunning countryside views.

Hidden Gems of London: 7 Secret Spots to Explore

London is a city that never fails to enchant its visitors. Known for its iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London, it also boasts an incredible blend of history, culture, and modernity. However, beyond the well-trodden tourist paths lies another side of London…

Pleasure boats and barges moored on the River Thames at Twickenham next to Eel Pie Island to the west of London - Shutterstock Editorial

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

This could be the first true space hotel

Voyager Station is a proposed space hotel designed by the Orbital Assembly Corporation (OAC). The plan envisions a rotating space station with artificial gravity, luxury accommodations, and recreational facilities for space tourists.

Newest space telescope blasts off to map the entire sky and millions of galaxies

NASA’s newest space telescope rocketed toward orbit Tuesday to map the entire sky like never before — a sweeping look at hundreds of millions of galaxies and their shared cosmic glow since the beginning of time.

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From Social Media

Beautiful tulips and sculpture outside the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Travel Grub

Epic Dutch Food Tour in Amsterdam: Ultimate Guide

Curious Cove

How to Spend 3 Days in AMSTERDAM Netherlands

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