
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 neighborhood in Amsterdam for expats to live in?
De Pijp, Amsterdam-Zuid, or the Jordaan? Find out where expats actually thrive—and what no relocation guide tells you.
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What day trips from Amsterdam can you do without a car?
Discover the best car-free day trips from Amsterdam — trains, travel times, and insider picks included.
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What is the best English comedy show in Amsterdam in 2026?
Boom Chicago has ruled Amsterdam’s English comedy scene since 1993 — here’s why it’s still the best night out.
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What do Amsterdam locals think tourists should skip?
Amsterdam locals reveal what tourists should skip — and where to go instead for an authentic experience.
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What are the best Amsterdam bike routes outside the city center?
Escape Amsterdam’s crowds in 30 minutes — discover polder villages, river paths, and medieval castles by bike.
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What are the best hidden bars in Amsterdam locals keep secret?
Amsterdam’s best-kept bar secrets: where locals actually drink, what to order, and how to blend in.
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How do you explore Amsterdam like a local instead of a tourist?
Skip the postcard version. Discover the Amsterdam neighbourhoods, cycling habits, and unwritten rules locals actually live by.
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What are the best Amsterdam experiences that cost nothing?
Amsterdam’s most authentic experiences cost nothing — here’s where locals actually go.
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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