Some 86,000 people with British nationality currently live in the Netherlands, of whom 47,000 are first generation migrants, according to figures from the national statistics office CBS. How many British are in Amsterdam? At the moment there are more than 10,000 Britons living in the city. In 2017 they made up the largest group of […]

Does the train from London to Amsterdam go underwater? Yes. Trains from London to Amsterdam do go underwater.At a maximum speed of 100 mph (160 km/h) in the Chunnel, it takes a Eurostar train around 35 minutes to travel this underwater stretch. Is the train from London to Amsterdam underwater? Yes. Trains from London to […]

Agyeman was born in London. Her mother, Azar, is Iranian, and her father, Osei, is Ghanaian. They divorced when she was young. Who is the black woman on New Amsterdam? Freema AgyemanFreema Agyeman currently plays Dr. Helen Sharpe on NBC’s drama series “New Amsterdam.” Is Helen Sharpe English? Helen Margaret Sharpe (23 February 1927 – […]

Some of the most beautiful Christmas lights could be found at Damrak, Dam Square and Museumplein. ‘Turn on the lights’ event on De Bijenkorf department store on a Dam Square symbolically marks the beginning of a holiday season in Amsterdam. Is Amsterdam a good place to visit at Christmas? Christmas is one of the most […]

You can’t pay cash on trams and buses in Amsterdam anymore. Fortunately, with cash, you can buy public transport tickets at all stations, service desks and many supermarkets. On trams, you can pay with your credit card (VISA, Maestro, Mastercard etc.) However, using OV-chipcard is the most convenient. Does Amsterdam accept cash? Money and currency […]

Credit card payments in the Netherlands are widely accepted. Visa and Mastercard are more popular, but you could find some merchant acceptance of American Express and Discover cards. When traveling in Amsterdam, expect to find many shops, restaurants and cafes that will not accept cash at all. Can you use Amex in Amsterdam? You can […]

In many cases, the wooden poles were of a lesser quality, not long enough or not thick enough. Safe to say, the builders did not give out a 300-year guarantee. The old age and quality of the wooden piles make the buildings in Amsterdam sink unevenly in the ground, making Amsterdam’s houses appear skewed. Why […]

As mentioned above, Amsterdam ranks on creative scores, sitting in the top five creative cities in the world, alongside London, New York and Los Angeles.The Amsterdam region also has the world’s largest, most stable digital exchange platform, which has been a major draw for ICT companies from around the world. Why is Amsterdam a creative […]

Best time for budget travelers Typically, February (right before tulip season) is the cheapest time of year to visit Amsterdam. With some luck, canals might freeze over and fill up with ice skaters – thinning out the already-low traffic in museums even more. Should I go to Amsterdam in February? One of the most frequent […]

New Amsterdam star Anupam Kher, who plays Dr Vijay Kapoor, will not be returning to the NBC medical drama.Last month, New Amsterdam’s showrunner David Schulner spoke about the decision to bring back Dr Reynolds after he left at the end of season 2 to pursue a new job in San Francisco. Is Dr Reynolds coming […]

Low Tourist Season: Amsterdam in January experiences one of the coldest months of the year, plus it is the end of the holiday season across the world which translates to few international tourists. This means you can have a run of the tourist venues and attractions without the summer throng! Is it cold in Amsterdam […]

Based on FBI crime data, Amsterdam is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, Amsterdam has a crime rate that is higher than 87% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes. Is Amsterdam NY A good place to live? Amsterdam is a good city to start a growing […]

All houses in Amsterdam are built on piles. The piles are drilled meters deep into the wet soil. If you build houses without a sturdy pole, it will quickly sink into the swampy ground.The piles are drilled further into the ground until they hit the second layer of sand, at 18 meters deep. How are […]

The price of Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) in Amsterdam is $10 (€9) This average is based on 8 price points. It can be considered reliable and accurate. How much is a Big Mac in the Netherlands? 12 The Netherlands, $4.50 For $4.50 your Big Mac from the Netherlands […]

Amsterdam is the world’s most tourist-friendly city according to a new survey. The Dutch capital has topped a list of tourist hotspots, impressing across a host of factors including how much accommodation is on offer and the overall happiness of those in the destination. Does Amsterdam hate tourists? The Locals Don’t Like You These tourists […]