Now this is a cruise to go on!Photo by Anonymous
These are my favorite colors, purples and reds ble...Photo by Anonymous
standing on a bridge on the Red Light Tour of Amst...Photo by Anonymous
With this car you can do just about everything in ...Photo by Anonymous
Oude Kerk, AmsterdamPhoto by Anonymous
WindmillsPhoto by Nathalie B
Cheese MarketPhoto by Ravindra M, United Kingdom
With this car you can do just about everything in ...Photo by Anonymous
RijksmuseumPhoto by Anonymous
Wonderful visit of hand made pottery factoryPhoto by Nathalie B
An inspiring bit of pottery work.Photo by Hazel R
We even visited a windmill (own expense) while at ...Photo by MIRAN S, Slovenia
An outdoor cafePhoto by Julius B, Australia
Heineken TourPhoto by Ryan J
Dinner cruise.Photo by Christopher G, Australia
Our lovely travelling companion, Esther!Photo by Dominique, United Kingdom
Keukenhof Gardens!Photo by Anonymous
Stunning.Photo by JAMAL RIDZUWAN M, United Kingdom
A picture I took during my day at the Garden!Photo by Lauren C
A carpet of tulips in the pavilion Photo by Lisa H
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Amsterdam is one of the world's best hangouts, a canny blend of old and new: radical squatter art installations hang off 17th-century eaves, BMWs give way to bicycles, and triple-strength monk-made beer is served in steel and glass cafes.
Amsterdam combines big city exuberance with small-town manageability; it doesn't take more than chaining your bike to a bridge to feel like you've got a handle on the place.
3 Days in Amsterdam: Suggested Itineraries
Amsterdam has all the offerings of a major world capital, yet the atmosphere is more akin to a village with tree-lined canals, art museums and a strong café culture. This city offers so ... Continue Reading »
Tulips in Holland
From Edinburgh to Istanbul, the sight of tulips on flower stalls is a sure sign that winter is loosening its grip. And many of the tulips which end up on tables all over Europe originate in Holland, ... Continue Reading »
Exploring Amsterdam’s Canals
I don’t know about you, but the things that come to mind when I think of Amsterdam are its cafes, de Wallen and Heineken. For whatever reason, I forget that this city is also more widely known for ... Continue Reading »
Amsterdam Museums
The compact center of Amsterdam packs in a huge variety of experience. That’s why it’s one of Europe’s best-loved cities: everyone gets something out of it. Not interested in coffee shops or the red ... Continue Reading »
Beer & Cheese in Amsterdam
Beer- and cheese-lovers are right at home in Amsterdam, where Dutch cheeses like Gouda, Edam and Leiden make up a healthy part of the cuisine and Dutch lagers are consumed heartily. To get the full ... Continue Reading »
Amsterdam by Bike
The streets that run alongside Amsterdam’s canals were tailor-made for bike-riding, and whether you’re exploring at your own pace or riding with an organized tour, you’ll fall in love with the city ... Continue Reading »
Belgium Tours from Amsterdam
If you’re visiting Amsterdam, there are various destinations in nearby Belgium to make a great day trip. Bruges, for instance. Like Amsterdam, this compact city in Belgium’s north is built on ... Continue Reading »
Amsterdam Coffee shops
Nothing symbolizes Dutch pragmatism better than the country’s drug policy. Rather than wage war on all drugs and drive them further underground with all the criminal, anti-social activity that ... Continue Reading »
Floriade 2012
They say that gardeners are a patient lot and they must be because one of the world’s peak horticultural events is held only every ten years. This year, the sixth Floriade will be held in The ... Continue Reading »
Holland Windmills
Windmills have always played an important part in the life of Holland and its inhabitants, forming a unique element in the Dutch landscape of wide plains, far horizons, glittering canals and floating ... Continue Reading »
Amsterdam Jordaan
Another favorite! The Jordaan is a labyrinth of narrow streets and little canals, boutiques, galleries, courtyards and 'brown' pubs. A great part of town to stroll around and take in the atmosphere. ... Continue Reading »
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum
I have to say it feels like the Rijksmuseum has been under renovation forever. In 2000 the decision was made to modernise the 1885 building designed by Pierre Cuypers, and now the date given ... Continue Reading »
Biking Around Amsterdam
I’m not the first to say it but really the only way to get around Amsterdam is by bicycle. It’s cheap, the city is flat, and you can go where the mood takes you and see the real Amsterdam. ... Continue Reading »
Canal Life in Amsterdam
You cannot visit Amsterdam without thinking of canals, mainly because the city is centred on a ring of canals. The inner, historic ones Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht date from the ... Continue Reading »
Coffeeshops and the Red Light District in Amsterdam
The Red Light District (De Wallen) in Amsterdam is one of the major drawcards for tourists. It’s not far from the Centraal Station, centered around Dam Square as it has been for centuries, and it’s ... Continue Reading »
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