New in Town: Meatballs

We suppose if there is one rule of thumb when it comes to restaurants, it would be: The more specialized you are, the more special you will be. With that in mind, please allow us to introduce you to Meatballs. Meatballs is a small drop-in restaurant, serving (OMG you guessed it, you’re so clever!) meatballs […]

What to do in Amsterdam in August

Are you gay? Do you like films? Do you like theater? In short: are you a gay film-loving theater-goer? If yes, than you are going to LOOOOVE Amsterdam in August. This is really your time to shine in the Big Moke. If you’re not all of the above, or not even one of the above, […]

What to do in Amsterdam in July

Buckle your seatbelts everybody, this is going to be an excellent month. Here’s a selection of what to do: Docu by Night (I.D.F.A.) at Pakhuis de Zwijger: (today through 20 July, Tuesday through Friday, starting at 10 pm) Do you remember last November during the International Documentary Festival when you wanted to see all of […]

What to do in June in Amsterdam

You know that big European-wide spectacle of sport that is going on right now for the next few weeks? That thing that involves men from countries all over the continent kicking a ball around in Poland and the Ukraine? Yes, well this post is nothing about that. Because chances are you are already watching that […]

Amsterdam Terrace Lounging, Part 2

Two years ago we blogged about some of the nicest terraces to drop in on for a drink in the sun (that post is here). But with this sudden bout of lovely weather, we are once again inspired to grab our friends and head for the nearest terrace. So here is another list. This list, […]

What to do in Amsterdam in May

So we have approached the second half of May. You might have noticed that the better weather is also bringing way more fun opportunities to get out of the house and socialize. Here is a wrap-up of what to do for the rest of the month. (Hint: it is a lot and it is diverse!) […]

What to do in Amsterdam: weekend 4/5 May

If you are in Amsterdam this weekend, then you are lucky enough to have planned your trip here during a very special weekend indeed. This weekend, 4 & 5 May, the country celebrates the back-to-back days of Memorial Day (Nationale Herdenkingsdag) and Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag). Memorial Day is on 4 May and commemorates all Dutch citizens […]

Museum Het Grachtenhuis: The Museum of the Amsterdam Canals

If you are walking down the Leidsestraat and come to the corner of the Herengracht, it is quite hard to miss the gigantic flying flag of Amsterdam, flapping away high up in the air in front of a large waterfront house down along the canal towards the west. This flag is signaling the arrival of […]

2011 Wrap-Up: A Year in the Life of a Hotel

Looking back, I have to say that it’s been a pretty amazing year for the Hotel V. Not always great, not always easy, but amazing nonetheless. Here is a look back at the year for us in photos: (Part One of the Bird saga here, Part Two here.) So in short, I guess you could […]

What to do in December in Amsterdam: Try Something New!

They say that Spring is the season for “new”, but this chilly December is building up to be quite impressive as far as pumping a bit of “new” into the city! Here’s what you should checkout: The Pop-Up Wine Bar: To the left and under the Stadsschouwburg, where the Cafe Cox used to reside, is […]