Located in Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, the Haarlemmerstraat – and its extension, the Haarlemmerdijk - is a gem. Offering independent boutiques and speciality stores, little salons, trendy but affordable restaurants and bars and the oldest cinema in Amsterdam, this area will appeal to even the most jaded of world travellers.

Lovely spot on sunny days. And don't forget about their nice beers. Feel like dancing? Just wait until it gets dark!

Nice cocktails, affordable and tasty food (had the beef, and an awesome cheesecake). The place turns into a nightclub after dinner hours. Good place to hang, eat, dance and get a view over Amsterdam.

Westerunie: Large-scale deephouse, techno and acid nights require huge post-industrial halls for the pumping beats to bounce back from concrete and brick. Westerunie offers exactly that.

Koningsdag or King's Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Celebrated on 27 April the date marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander.

There's no place like the Albert Cuyp street market to discover Amsterdam’s typical sense of humour and laid back atmosphere. The Albert Cuypmarkt is the largest and most popular outdoor market in the Netherlands

A secret escape located right near Central Station, Hanneke's Boom has an awesome water view. Stop by this rustic hideaway for drinks or dinner in summer or winter.

Located on the edge of the city, the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) is Amsterdam's largest park and recreational area. The lush forests and grassy meadows offer plenty of space for a relaxing picnic with family or friends, and the park is crossed by many kilometres of well-marked walking and cycling paths.

Since 1970, the Melkweg offers pop culture in a historic factory building in Amsterdam, with three concert halls, a movie theatre and an exhibition space.

The Van Gogh Museum is an art museum dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

On March 30th, 1968 'Cosmic Relaxation Center Paradiso' opened its doors. The goal was to offer an open place for creative talent. From this day, the church building on Weteringschans was a place that attracted youngsters, audiences and artists from all over the world.

Fabulous place to have a dinner, with the view over the IJ. Food is good and cocktails great! Music goes louder after dinner. Awesome people watching,especially on the weekend!

The "Westerpark" (English: "Western Park") is a public urban park in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The former borough (stadsdeel) of Westerpark is named after the park, as is the current neighborhood.

It's in THE Javastreet, centre of the "Indische Buurt", a popular, upcoming area with many bars, nice food from all cultures, local stores, nightshop and great parks

De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets). The quaint and quirky streets that straddle Amsterdam's grandest canals form the city's most photogenic micro-neighbourhood.

The ideal spot for a relaxed meal, snack or simply a drink with friends, this convivial market hall in De Hallen is lined with around 20 street food vendors serving up everything from wood-fired pizzas to Vietnamese summer rolls and Greek meze to artisanal burgers from some of Amsterdam's best-loved kitchens.