Amsterdam Travel Tips
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Summer in Amsterdam
Written by Viator, June 2013
Amsterdam in summer has lots of blue skies and a temperature of around 68°F (21°C), ideal for sitting in pavement cafés and trundling around the canals on open-top boats. The only ... Read more
Day Trips from Amsterdam
Written by Viator, May 2013
There is plenty to see in laid-back Amsterdam, from world-class museums to vintage markets and more canals than Venice. And if that is not enough, any of the suggestions below make a diverting day ... Read more
Jewish Amsterdam
Written by Viator, October 2012
Sephardic Jews first came to Amsterdam in the late 15th century, escaping persecution in Spain and Portugal, and settled behind Waterlooplein, bordered by the Amstel and the Herengracht canal. They ... Read more
Floriade 2012
Written by Viator, January 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 10 years. This year, the sixth Floriade was held in The Netherlands ... Read more
Beer & Cheese in Amsterdam
Written by Viator, April 2011
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 ... Read more
Amsterdam by Bike
Written by Viator, April 2011
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 ... Read more
Belgium Tours from Amsterdam
Written by Viator, December 2010
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 ... Read more
Tulips in Holland
Written by Viator, August 2010
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, ... Read more
3 Days in Amsterdam: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Amsterdam Museums
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Amsterdam Coffee shops
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Exploring Amsterdam’s Canals
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Holland Windmills
Written by Viator, January 2010
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 ... Read more
Amsterdam’s Best Cafes
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, October 2012
There are two kinds of cafes or coffee shops in Amsterdam – the famous ‘coffee shop’ which is one of the city’s main tourist attractions (though this is fast changing with the new laws coming in), ... Read more
Haunted Amsterdam
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, September 2012
The Dutch might be the least superstitious people on earth, but in a city as old and full of history as Amsterdam, there’s bound to be some ghosts haunting the place and sure enough there are. The ... Read more
