Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is fast approaching! Soon, an electrifying energy will run through the city and you’ll be able to hear dance music in every corner, as 350,000 people from all over the world descend upon Amsterdam. Literally a dance music lover’s paradise. Do you know where to stay for Amsterdam Dance Event 2018 yet? […]
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Defqon.1 Fan Moments: Hilarious People & Funny Sh*t that Went Down at the Festival!
Defqon.1, aka the Best Weekend of Our Lives, was almost 2 months ago. But it doesn’t mean that we’ve stopped reminiscing about the amazing things that happened at the festival! Sure, the music and DJs were mind-blowing, but my favorite part of the weekend was meeting my fellow attendees, seeing all the funny outfits, and laughing my ass off […]
Best Hardstyle and Hardcore Festivals in the World [Summer Edition]
Love the harder styles? Here are the top five hardstyle and hardcore festivals in the world that any fan should put on their bucket list. Many people are surprised to find out the large size of the hard dance community around the world and the dedication of the fanbase to the scene. But once exposed to […]
Masters of Hardcore 2017 Review
My rating for the festival: 8/10. Every hardcore fan must make the pilgrimage to Masters of Hardcore at least once in his or her life. The production, the organization, the sound system, the vibes, and of course the music were all top notch. Read on for my review of the festival! As a fan of the hardest genre […]
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Things that Surprised Me About Amsterdam Part 2 – Local’s Edition
I first wrote my list of 12 Surprising things about Amsterdam after visiting the city on a 3-day tourist trip in February, 2015. I ended up moving to Amsterdam later in the same year – getting an apartment, a job, and even a bicycle – the whole schebang of Dutch life. And so, here’s a […]
Mysteryland (NL) 2016 Review
Festival rating: 8/10. Mysteryland was my favorite festival in 2016. Yes, I loved it more than Tomorrowland 2016! Mysteryland is one of those classic, historic dance music festivals that you got to visit at least once if you’re serious about the festival scene. It’s billed as the oldest dance music festival in the Netherlands, since 1993. […]
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Dutch American Friendship Treaty: 10 Step Guide to Getting the Self Employment Permit in the Netherlands
Moving to Europe is notoriously hard. As an American, I didn’t really pay attention to my international friends’ struggles of applying for permanent visas in the United States. When I decided that I wanted to move to the Netherlands long-term, I got to understand first hand the frustrations of being on the other side. Thankfully, […]
My “Date Gone Wrong” in Delft
At the end of last year, when I was searching for (yet another) apartment in Amsterdam, I got in touch with a Bulgarian guy Martin about subletting his apartment. I didn’t end up taking it, but we decided to keep in touch anyway via Facebook as he was also in the startup scene. Throughout the next […]
Defqon.1 Review 2016
My Rating of Defqon.1: 8/10. While the Dutch weather was a bit of a downer, as well as the fact that not all stages were active all 3 days, there’s nothing quite like 55,000 Weekend Warriors from all over the world united for the sound we love. Read on for my Defqon.1 review, 2016. Defqon.1 has long […]
Definitive Guide to Clubbing in Amsterdam
I’ve been living in Amsterdam since October 2015. As an electronic dance music enthusiast, living in Amsterdam is a dream come true. Amsterdam is truly the dance music capital of the world. It’s home to many of the top DJs of the world – I even once ran into my favorite DJ, Dr. Peacock and […]