I lived in Amsterdam from 2017 through 2020 and return to the city regularly. I love exploring corners of the city most tourists never see, and I continue to share the stories of those places with a worldwide English-speaking audience.
My Amsterdam travel writing has appeared in National Geographic, easyJet Traveller, Time Out, Preferred Travel, BA High Life, Tripadvisor, Are We Europe, the G Adventures blog, Ensemble Vacations publications, and Make Change.
From the Rhine to the Danube to the Elbe, Europe's rivers are the backbone of this continent, connecting major world capitals and small country towns. Here, we look at 10 of our favorite European destinations to explore from a river cruise ship.
Sure, Amsterdam offers plenty of fine dining – but you'll get your share of that on your river cruise ship. Fueling yourself with classic grab-and-go street food favorites gives you a real taste of Dutch life for just a few euros as you snack your way through the city. Here are our top picks..