Though many people know Amsterdam for its festival scene, particularly Dekmantel & ADE, it’s also home to an incredible, historic music venue that just so happens to be world famous. Paradiso also serves as a cool cultural centre, so you should check their website to find out what exciting things are going on in the near future. Get ready to get groovy.

In Japan, precision and quality reign supreme. The team at Sushi Hanabi have brought that ethos of excellence to their teeny-tiny omakase spot on the Leidseplein. Normally an…shall we say…unglamourous area, this square in the centre of Amsterdam might just be on the up-and-up thanks to the stellar sushi and yakitori at this 10-seat spot.s

Many workouts these days try to replicate the club feel, but Booty Club takes things one step further by hosting their bum-focused high intensity classes in Jimmy Woo and other clubs across the city.

This has to be just about the cutest cinema we’ve ever seen. De Uitkijk is an iconic 1920s arthouse theatre with just one screen. But that one screen? Well, it shows some of the best films out there, from cult classics like Midnight Cowboy to more recent independent movies. There’s no popcorn here, so we like to sneak in our own snacks to nibble on with a glass of the house red.