Amsterdam is filled to the brim with museums. There are over 50 of them, many of them quirky and unusual. We certainly wouldn’t want you to miss out on the splendid Rijksmuseum or the snazzy Stedelijk Museum but Amsterdam has so much more to offer. From tulips to tattoos, from...

To us, the perfect day in the capital city weaves in culture, history, food, architecture, an off-the-beaten-path adventure and a challenge (whether be getting from point A to B via public transport or mastering a Czech word or two – prosím and pivo come to mind). Speaking of pivo, beer...

It’s impossible to separate the present city of Rome from the past. After all, everything you see around you simply covers up something else built 2000 years ago or so: below street level you can find temples, a baths, restaurants and houses. To try to get a picture of what...

There are a handful of delicacies that compete for the title of Holland’s Favorite Snack. Here at Eating Europe, we have already talked about a few of the dishes that locals unabashedly adore like herring, croquettes, and bitterballen. There is one tasty treat, though, that is so beloved, so unique,...

In a city that boasts over 100 kilometers of canals, yet suffers from an on-going housing shortage, it comes as no surprise that people have taken to living on the water. Since the Second World War, when housing opportunities were already limited but cargo ships were in abundance, the inhabitants...

The significance of fairy tales in Czech culture cannot be underestimated. You only need to tune into local television around the holidays to catch the flood of live action pohádky that are almost as much of a treat as the traditional Christmas carp and potato salad. While the national passion for...

Amsterdam’s historical architecture may make for one of the most charming cities in the world but the wonky houses and steep stairs are not ideal when trying to navigate around with a pram. Thus, a lot of the small cafes in the center are not too well suited when looking for...

The history of strudel dates back hundreds of years. First mentions of a strudel-like pastry appear in the late 15th century in Czech and Austrian archives. The origins of the recipe can be traced to Turkish baklava and filo pastry; the dish spread to Europe after the fall of Constantinople....