Background

inside stories.

Wouldn’t it be nice if, before you even set foot in Amsterdam, The Hague, Paris or Antwerp, you could already count on your trusted local connections for the best insider tips? With our blog, you’ll find all the local knowledge and travel wisdom of our YAYS Insiders, plus the occasional guest posts from travel Instagrammers, YAYS guests like you, and locals from our neighbourhoods. All collected to feed your wanderlust before you even arrive.

Amsterdam Neighbourhood

Insiders guides, things to do

YAYS

13 unusual things to do in Amsterdam

With this Inside Story, we want to introduce you to some of the more off the beaten track activities in Amsterdam, those lesser-known gems that you might miss if you’re not looking carefully, which in some cases are known only to the locals.

for the curious

YAYS

Dutch gable stones: the story behind the facade

Street numbers and postal addresses are a modern thing. Although it may be hard for us to imagine life before them, we have to thank their delayed appearance in history for the existence of the beautiful gable stones that decorate the facades of Dutch historical centres.

family with kids in Amsterdam

things to do

YAYS

7 best family-friendly activities in Amsterdam

With the Netherlands being the country with the happiest children, according to a UNICEF survey, it's not surprising that Amsterdam is one of the best cities to visit with kids. With our Insider's tips, you'll get off the beaten track and straight to your children's hearts.

Moving to the Netherlands

Insiders guides

YAYS

Moving to the Netherlands: an Insider’s guide to relocation

Moving to the Netherlands is a dream for many, but how ready are you to take this big step? There is a lot to learn about your new country before you start packing. This Insider's guide to relocating to the Netherlands sets you on the inside track.

  • Amsterdam.
  • YAYS Amsterdam Vondelpark by Numa
  • YAYS Amsterdam Maritime by Numa
  • YAYS Amsterdam Prince Island by Numa
  • YAYS Amsterdam Salthouse Canal by Numa
  • YAYS Amsterdam North by Numa
  • YAYS Amsterdam Vondelpark by Numa
  • YAYS Amsterdam Maritime by Numa
  • YAYS Numa Amsterdam The Crane
  • YAYS Numa Amsterdam Docklands
  • YAYS Numa Amsterdam Oosterpark
  • YAYS Amsterdam East by Numa
  • Paris.
  • Paris Eiffel by YAYS
  • YAYS Paris Issy
  • The Hague.
  • YAYS The Hague Willemspark by Numa