Lokafy Travel Stories & Hidden Gems | Explore Cities with Locals

As sturdy as it may seem, Amsterdam is actually a city balancing on stilts. Okay, so it’s not actually that precarious, but because of the swampy land the city was founded on, many of the buildings are built on piles of wood.

So, you’ve landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) but now you need to get out of there! There are 4 great ways to get into Amsterdam’s city centre,  each with their different perks and downsides.

Amsterdam is a city with a progressive outlook on life and filled with a rich history. If you’ve only got 24 hours in the city, take a look at this itinerary that we’ve put together that will get you to all the best spots.

Amsterdam is the city everyone goes to. Rotterdam is the city the Dutch wish you would also visit.

Amsterdam is a city to be discovered by riding a bicycle, and today we're going to tell you just how to do it.

8 hours in Amsterdam is the sweet spot. Here's exactly how locals spend it, from Schiphol to the canals and back without rushing or missing your flight.

If you only have one day in Rotterdam, you're in for something refreshingly different from the classic Dutch postcard.

More and more travelers are choosing not to leave their furry friends behind when they set off to explore the world.

This isn't a list telling you which city matches your birth month. Any listicle can do that. This is about the kind of traveler you actually are.

Spring is a time of renewal, making it ideal for travel. In April 2025, explore destinations where nature and culture bloom.

There's something magical that happens to European cities when autumn arrives.

Cologne has an image problem. Most travellers think of it as a one-thing city: you get off the train, look up at the cathedral, take a photo, and get back on the train to somewhere more exciting. Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam.

Planning a trip to Montpellier? This local guide covers the best neighborhoods, hidden squares, food markets, and day trips in France's most underestimated southern city.

Autumn is a season of change—a time when nature puts on a spectacular show, turning landscapes into a canvas of warm reds, oranges, and yellows.

We sit down with one of our Lokafyers from Amsterdam, Paul, and chat about his love for his city and how he is able to share it with other fellow travelers through Lokafy.