I wandered into Electric Ladyland not sure of what to expect, but was completely blown away by the art created by fluorescent light. It was such a unique tour from a couple who are exceptionally passionate about what they do. I left the place wanting to decorate my entire apartment with fluorescent paint!

Descend into a funky, psychedelic wonderland where you become one of the dazzling pieces of art under fluorescent lights in this interactive exhibition.

A hand-crafted airplane hangs among the brightly colored rocks. 

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From outside of the museum, Electric Ladyland is a quaint looking building, covered in red bricks and plants. 

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Displays of miniature canvases with fluorescent paint splatter at Electric Ladyland

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When black lights are turned on, the poster paper with fluorescent paint changes to bright, neon colors. 

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Various fluorescent art pieces hang from the wall at Electric Ladyland 

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Electric Ladyland has a mirror in the middle of their fluorescent rocks to see what colour you turn! 

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Owner Nick Padalino of Electric Ladyland has hand painted over 600 giant circular canvases with the special fluorescent paint. 

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Old posters from the 70s brightly shining neon colours after a black light is switched on.

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Twisted pieces of rock melt together and turn iridescent under the black lights.

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Electric Ladyland has rocks from all over the world, each with fluorescent properties and creating different colourful effects. 

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Electric Ladyland

Visit Amsterdam’s longest running market, Waterlooplein, and spend the day hunting for the best purchase--old or new!

Dozens of colourful glass flasks are spread out at a stand in the Waterlooplein Market in Amsterdam 

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A local cat lounges on brightly coloured rugs and tapestries at the Waterlooplein Market in Amsterdam 

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Plates, bowls, and other household items are laid out on a tarp at the Waterlooplein Market in Amsterdam

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One of the common stands in the Waterlooplein Market will have a wide variation of clothing, shoes, and other accessories

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Scarfs in various colours and patterns are hung up in a stand at the Waterlooplein Market in Amsterdam 

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An assortment of beaded jewelry strung up on a stand at Waterlooplein Market in Amsterdam

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Waterlooplein Market

It was once a city gate, now it's considered to be the oldest remaining non-religious building in Amsterdam. Come and see the stunning Waag ("weigh house in English)!

The front facade of the Waag with people sitting outside of it.

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A view of the Waag down from a canal with bicycles.

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A view of the historical Waag in the city's square.

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Waag

An absolute highlight and must-visit activity in Amsterdam! My personal favorite is the butterfly garden house and indoor ‘jungle’ as I called it. For a moment, I felt like walking through the lush jungle in South-America. 

Lose yourself in the luscious greens of the botanical garden of Hortus Botanicus, an open space that will “leaf” you feeling inspired by nature!

Overlooking the greenery in the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam 

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Hortus Botanicus lit up with blue and gold lights in the night 

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A lone tree stands behind the botanical garden door with white flowers surrounding the bottom at Hortus Botanicus. 

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Giant Lilli pads are a hit attraction in the plant museum Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam.  

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The entrance to Hortus Botanicus has two large brick pillars and a sign that reads De Hortus.

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A close up shot from Hortus Botanicus highlighting the green leaves from a plant. 

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Inside the Hortus Botanicus there are rooms covered in greenery from plants. 

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Inside Hortus Botanicus there is a cafe with plant decorated wallpaper where guests can get drinks and snacks during their visit. 

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Hortus Botanicus

A medieval vault hiding underneath one of Amsterdam’s canal bridges!

A view showing the Singel and the Torensluis on a cloudy day in Amsterdam. 

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The monument for the famous Dutch author sits above the Torensluis bridge. 

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A couple walks past the Multatuh statue that sits over the bridge where the Torensluis is located. 

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People walk and cycle over the road across from the Tower Lock underneath the bridge in Amsterdam. 

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From the bridge across the water you can see the open slots where the Tower Lock is located. 

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The Tower Lock 

Step inside one of Amsterdam’s small and super unique museums! Learn more about pianola and music. 

Man playing inside the Geelvinck Pianola Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Piano player performing to a small crowd inside the Geelvinck Pianola Museum, Amsterdam

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Old pinolas inside the Geelvinck Pianola Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Gramophone and musical sheets for pianola's in the Pianola Museum, Amsterdam

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Man holding a book about pianolas's in a crowd listening to music in Amsterdam

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Geelvinck Pianola Museum

Relax in a green oasis in the middle of the city.

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Sarphatipark

This lake is a hotspot in summer and a great spot to go for a walk in winter. 


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Sloterplas

I’ll be honest--I completely walked past this before triple checking my GPS. These tiny houses are, well, quite tiny! It’s a fun scavenger hunt to find if you’re just walking through the city and want to see a cute art piece made out of fun for the community.

Remember to take notice of the little things in life. If you’re in the Jordaan neighborhood, you are reminded by this hidden gem of seven tiny houses!

Each of the 7 Tiny Hidden Houses is extremely detailed and has its own style  

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The Tiny Hidden Houses are unassuming at first glance, wedged in between two apartment buildings in Amsterdam 

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Tiny Hidden Houses 

Right next to the historic heart of the city, lies the green and artsy Plantagebuurt. The neighborhood is home to different Amsterdam attractions like Artis, Hortus Botanicus, and a local gem called Cafe Restaurant Plantage. The restaurant is the perfect place to unwind after a visit to the zoo or drink coffee at their romantic terrace. I visited during winter when the trees were decorated with lights making the Plantage terrace even more dreamy.

Stop and refuel on yummy Mediterranean dishes at this green oasis, located in a chic building in the greenest and most beautiful part of Amsterdam.

A plated meal in De Plantage placed on a guest's table. 

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Autumn leaves changing out in the front of De Plantage. 

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The branded name of De Plantage on a white plate on the restaurant table. 

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A restaurant guest reading a book in a booth before the bar area at De Plantage in Amsterdam.

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Bikes are lined up outside the front entrance in De Plantage. 

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A busy night in De Plantage with full tables in the open spaced restaurant filled with big windows. 

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The De Plantage restaurant in Amsterdam is located in one of the most green parks in the city. 

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De Plantage Restaurant 

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