
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 is the best area to stay in Amsterdam for nightlife?
Leidseplein or Rembrandtplein? Find your perfect Amsterdam nightlife base with honest, insider neighbourhood advice.
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What are the best English-language shows in Amsterdam this year?
Amsterdam’s English-language show scene runs deeper than one venue — here’s exactly where to look.
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What is the difference between the Jordaan and De Pijp neighborhoods?
Romantic canals or buzzing markets? Explore what truly separates Amsterdam’s two most iconic neighborhoods.
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What is the best way to spend a Sunday in Amsterdam?
Discover how locals really spend Sundays in Amsterdam — markets, brunch spots, and hidden gems worth your time.
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What are the best day trips from Amsterdam in 2026?
Haarlem, Utrecht, Delft, and beyond — the honest guide to Amsterdam day trips worth your time in 2026.
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What do most tourists get wrong about Amsterdam?
Amsterdam rewards the curious — here’s what most tourists completely miss about the real city.
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What are the most overrated things to do in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam’s top attractions often disappoint — here’s what locals actually do instead.
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What are the best free things to do in Amsterdam this weekend?
Amsterdam is packed with free experiences this weekend — here’s exactly where locals actually go.
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How do you find the best cheap eats in Amsterdam as a newcomer?
Skip tourist traps — Amsterdam’s best cheap eats hide in local neighbourhoods, markets, and immigrant-run kitchens.
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What are the best things to do in Amsterdam in winter?
Amsterdam in winter is quieter, cheaper, and more authentic — here’s everything worth doing.
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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