What to do in Amsterdam when you’re museum’d out?
Most cities and towns around the world have some kind of museum or another – even if it’s just a room in the city hall – but not many people make a habit of visiting the museums where they live. Instead, going to museums and galleries see
Canal Pride Parade: Amsterdam’s August Party [Video]
Looking at a list of the holidays in Amsterdam as you prepare for a summer trip, you might think you’ve missed the biggest city-wide party if you aren’t going to be there for Queen’s Day. While it’s true that being in Amsterdam for
Canal Cruises in Amsterdam: What You’ll See [Video]
You may have read on this site that taking an Amsterdam canal cruise is a great way to get acquainted with the city. It may be touristy and you may not want to take such a cruise tour once you’ve gotten to know your way around, but the truth is that
How to be a guaranteed member of the Mile High club
For folks not from Amsterdam, it is a big time city of sin. From drug policy to the red light district, many outsiders enjoy coming to Amsterdam for activities legal here, but not at home. With that in mind, we found out that the Girls Company Escort Ser
Getting from Bruges to Brussels (and return)
Bruges (Brugge, Fr.) is located in the northern part of Belgium and is one of the best preserved pre-motorized cities in Europe. The city offers a different kind of charm which cannot be found elsewhere on the continent.
Brussels (Bruxelles, Fr.
Getting from Brussels to Antwerp (and return)
Antwerp is a city located in the Belgium region of Flanders. It is known for being the world’s leading “diamond city” and also a very relaxing city to visit.
Brussels (Bruxelles, Fr) is Belgium’s capital and the home to many headquarters of Euro
Getting from Brussels to Luxembourg (and return)
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg lies at the crossroads of Germanic and Latin cultures. It is the second smallest of the European Union states and the only Grand Duchy in the world. The little country boasts a lot of natural beauties and enjoys one
Getting from Brussels to Berlin (and return)
Berlin is the capital of Germany and the country’s largest city. It is best known for its nightlife, museums and historical sites. Although badly damaged during the Second World War, Berlin has rebuilt itself beautifully and is now one of the hot
Getting from Amsterdam to Luxembourg (and return)
Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, which lies at the crossroads of Germanic and Latin cultures. This little country boasts a lot of natural beauties and enjoys one of the highest standards of living in Europe. Luxemb
Getting from Amsterdam to Delft (and return)
Getting from Amsterdam to Delft (and return)
by . There are trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Delft daily and they leave every 30 minutes. You will have to change at Leiden Centraal. The total travel time is 57 minutes. The single 2nd class fare is €12.40. Trains also run during the nig
Getting from Amsterdam to Maastricht (and return)
Maastricht is the southernmost city in Netherlands , located within walking distance of from Belgium. It is the oldest city in Netherlands and is home to amazing architecture. It is also known for the great cuisine and excellent shops.
It mostly
Getting from Amsterdam to Hague (and return)
The Hague (Den Haag, Dutch) is the seat of the Dutch parliament and government , as well as the residence of Queen Beatrix, but it’s not the capital of Netherlands. That honor is reserved for Amsterdam. The Hague is located on the shores of the N
Getting from Amsterdam to Antwerp (and return)
Antwerp is a city located in the Belgium region of Flanders and is known for being the world’s leading “diamond city”. It is also a very relaxing city to visit. Due to its long history, Antwerp has many interesting historical buildings to see. La
National Windmill Day
One of the iconic symbols of the Netherlands is the windmill, so it’s only natural that there’s a national holiday honoring these historic machines.
National Windmill Day falls on the 2nd Saturday in May each year, and usually the festivities
How Best to Do Business in Amsterdam
As a gateway to most European cities, the city of Amsterdam – although renowned for its tourism – is viewed as a perfect city in which to base and conduct business.
With a high trade and financial services orientation (this sector employs around 120,
Amsterdam Gift Guide
Whether you’re shopping for someone who’s planning a trip to Amsterdam or who just can’t stop talking about how much they love this iconic city, there’s sure to be something in this collection of Amsterdam gift ideas to please just
Why You Should Add Amsterdam to Your RTW Trip
Amsterdam is one of the highlights of any trip to Europe. It’s a city with a boatload of history and is certainly one of a kind. With its liberal governing ways, circular design with canals providing a backdrop of beauty and uniqueness, leaving Ams
10 Days in the Netherlands Itinerary
Small in size, but large in character, The Netherlands is one of those places where good things come in small packages. Once a large Republic that dominated the world of exploration, The Netherlands is now home to 16.5 million, of which 26% are u
Indie Trips that Include Amsterdam
Amsterdam is an awesome destination and certainly worthy of its own trip. But we run across travelers all the time who are planning longer, multi-stop, round the world trips. When planning a trip of this magnitude, it’s always difficult narrowing dow
Amsterdam for Families
To stay sane on your family city break to Amsterdam you’ll need activities, eateries and entertainment that appeal to all family members both little and large. The great news is that most museums and galleries provide information in both English and Dutch and yo
