
Klagen Niet Klagen is an Amsterdam city blog from Andrew Moskos, the co-founder of the comedy show Boom Chicago. Dutch people like to complain, but they complain about the wrong things. Luckily Andrew sets the record straight. What should we complain about in Amsterdam (klagen)? And what not? (niet klagen)?
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‘TikTok Lines are Stupid’ …But Not Ice Cream Lines!
Nothing makes Amsterdammers madder than ‘TikTok lines.’ That’s when dumb tourists are tricked into thinking something is worth waiting in line for. But ice cream lines? Well those are a normal part of summer. What’s the difference? Uh, hard to say…
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Let’s Stop Buying Trams with Doors on Both Sides!
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New Metro 53 Plans are Good for the Bijlmer (Or at least not bad)
It’s like clockwork. The GVB’s new schedule includes new routes and changes to existing ones. Het Parool runs a story against it, quoting older people who never like change. The reporters can never seem to find people whose lives will be improved by the change, because those riders are not standing at…
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Why Don’t We Have Clean Streets Anymore?
When I arrived here in the 1990s, Amsterdam was dirty. Spiritually and literally. Sex was literally everywhere. Before the internet there were establishments with ‘private video booths,’ and not just in the red light district. A rack of vulgar postcards stood in front of every tourist shop. Raves, combined with…
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Amsterdam is Not Full!
It has been accepted by every journalist and many residents that Amsterdam is full of tourists; TOO FULL! And like the Louvre in Paris, the center of Barcelona and all of Venice, Amsterdam is no fun anymore because there are just TOO MANY TOURISTS! Everyone says it. Het Parool won’t stop writing…
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What’s a good cheap hotel in Amsterdam?
Budget Amsterdam hotels start at €70/night — if you know where and when to look.
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What to be careful of in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam’s real risks are financial and legal — here’s what every visitor must know before arriving.
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How do you find cheap hotels in Amsterdam near the city center?
Discover affordable Amsterdam hotels near the center — the right neighborhoods, seasons, and booking tricks save you significantly.
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What’s the cheapest month to go to Amsterdam?
January and February slash Amsterdam hotel and flight costs — here’s exactly what you save and what to expect.
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What are the best immersive experiences in Amsterdam right now?
Amsterdam’s immersive scene is thriving — but only if you know where to look. Honest picks inside.
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What is the best bike route in Amsterdam for first-timers?
Amsterdam’s best first-timer bike route covers 8–10km of canals, hidden streets, and local secrets most tourists never find.
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What are the best neighborhoods to stay in Amsterdam?
Jordaan, De Pijp, or Canal Ring? Find the right Amsterdam neighborhood for your travel style and budget.
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How do you spend a perfect weekend in Amsterdam in 2026?
Skip the tourist traps — here’s how locals actually spend a perfect Amsterdam weekend in 2026.
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Is English well spoken in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam ranks among the world’s most English-proficient cities — but the full picture is more nuanced than you’d expect.
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What is the number one attraction in Amsterdam?
The Rijksmuseum tops the charts, but Amsterdam’s real number one attraction might surprise you.
About Andrew
Andrew Moskos is a co-founder and co-owner of Boom Chicago. With Pep Rosenfeld and Saskia Maas, he also created Boom Chicago for Business to focus on humor and message communication in the corporate world.
A curious generalist, Andrew is a visionary leader in his businesses. He sees unexpected opportunities, thinks anti-intuitively, and applies his broad experience in new and unusual ways. These skills make him a great event host, moderator, trainer, coach and sparring partner.
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