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Places to Visit in Amsterdam

Anita Choudhary — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00:14 +0000

With its friendly people, great shopping opportunities, impressive architecture styles, and its lovely canals, the city of Amsterdam is one of Western Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and the younger crowds love it here because of the well known “coffee” shops that feature an astounding menu of drink and smoke. However, if this isn’t your sole reason for visiting the city, you’ll quickly discover that there are so many other reasons for vacationing here.

Top five must-see places in the Netherlands

Paul Crompton — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:00:55 +0000

Think Netherlands, and vivid images come to one’s mind – of water, wind, boats, cheese, windmills, tulips, bicycles – the Netherlands is all of this and much, much more. Who has not heard of its famous cities – of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Delft and Den Haag? If the Netherlands is your stop for a holiday this year, consider the following list that I’ve thrown together.

Tulip season in the Netherlands

Phil McDonald — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:00:38 +0000

Come April and the tulip fields of the Netherlands are a riot of colour. A visit to the tulip fields during this time of year is an experience never to be forgotten. The fields just outside Amsterdam turn from sandy brown into a sea of pink, red, orange and yellow and the sight is breathtaking.

Nightclubs in Amsterdam

Anita Choudhary — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:00:15 +0000

The Netherlands’ capital city of Amsterdam is known for its outstanding architecture, the beautiful canals that crisscross much of the city, the great shopping venues, and some of the friendliest people in Europe, most whom are well-versed in the English language. But despite the city’s culture, history, and relaxing atmosphere, as well as being the biggest Dutch city and the creative and cultural center, Amsterdam is a party city as well.

Amsterdam Nightlife

Will Joce — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:00:13 +0000

This post should come with a disclaimer. Amsterdam, Holland's nightlife is diverse and shocking as well as being exciting and varied. A night at the opera does not compare easily with a night in a bondage club or water sports emporium. But the city has it all and this is a brief guide.

Tips to Park in Amsterdam

Abha — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:00:45 +0000

Every year approximately one million visitors travel to Amsterdam by their cars, requiring enough parking spaces within the city limits. The city administration has thus developed an Integrated Dynamic Parking System (IDP). The dynamic information boards linked to a central computer and installed along the city roads, display real-time availability of parking spaces in ten garages. The city, boasting about 80,000 spaces, offers three parking options car parks, on-street and P+R garages.

Indian Restaurants in Amsterdam

Anita Choudhary — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:00:31 +0000

Amsterdam is a popular destination for numerous international travelers because of the coffee shops, cuisine, culture, history, and surrounding countryside. Moreover, Amsterdam has several great Indian Restaurants that are worth dining at. We have listed several below that are our recommendations based on the past experiences of numerous international travelers.

Restaurant Vijaya – located near Amsterdam’s Central Station, this diner is one of the more popular dining venues where Indian cuisine is the topic.

5 Fun Facts about Amsterdam

Will Joce — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:00:57 +0000

Amsterdam is a city with a long and eventful history, much of which will be known to visitors and much of which won’t. Firstly, the origin of the name Amsterdam is in a combination of the river Amstel and the recognisable English word ‘dam’. The dam was built by locals protesting about the imposition of a bridge tax during the thirteenth century. This makes Amsterdam the location of one of history’s first tax avoidance schemes.

Breweries in Amsterdam

Anita Choudhary — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:00:10 +0000

Renowned for its architecture, art, culture, history, and yes, those “coffee shops”, the city of Amsterdam offers something for every type of tourist, hence the city’s growing popularity as a targeted European vacation destination. However, international and local connoisseurs of beer and wine respect the city for producing some of the finest alcoholic beverages in the world. The following is a list of our top picks for breweries in Amsterdam.

Nightlife in Amsterdam

Anita Choudhary — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 16:00:47 +0000

With its friendly people (most of whom speak fluent English), great shopping opportunities, impressive architecture, and the lovely canals that criss cross the city, it is no wonder that Amsterdam is the most popular tourist destinations in the Netherlands if not one of the favorites in Western Europe. There is something to satisfy the tastes of every tourist that visits this city whether it is culture and history, the relaxing charm of one of Europe’s oldest cities, or just some serious partying. Amsterdam’s nightlife is a favorite venue for locals as well as international travelers and with nearly 4 million visitors annually, you can well imagine how active the Amsterdam nightlife can be.

How to avoid getting lost in Amsterdam

Phil McDonald — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:00:24 +0000

With or without some herbal influence, Amterdam is a nightmare to navigate around at the best of times. If you haven’t been to Amsterdam before then I guarantee that even with a good map in front of you you’ll still be staring blankly around, scratching your head and wondering whether you’re even in the same [...]

Hot Travel Deals, Golden Route and Miniature City

Marion — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:57 +0000

Hotels.com US recommends reading Elliott Blog to know how to find great summer travel deals. LDN shares a link to a Time Out article on lidos, ponds and outdoor swimming pools in London, UK. TallinnCity invites you to attend the ongoing “To Breathe as One” song and dance festival in Tallinn, Estonia. Visit Holland likes [...]

5 Toddler-Friendly Sites in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Ami K. Goemans — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:00:10 +0000

It’s hard enough trying to find places that the entire family will want to visit. Add in your little toddler and you will definitely have your hands full, with your little ones yawning away at all the fancy grown-up places. You know the Euromast and Erasmus will not catch their eye. So, what are five [...]

How to get to UK from Netherlands

Ami K. Goemans — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:00:45 +0000

Imagine this scenario. Say you are visiting Amsterdam or Rotterdam; it might be for a two week holiday; or it very well could be to enjoy short term visit. In such instances, most of us will ending up asking that vital question – Should we drop by the UK ? After all, we are already [...]

Great Street Food in Rotterdam

Ami K. Goemans — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:00:15 +0000

When you are in a rush or have a hectic day ahead of you, sitting down for a full meal at local cafe or restaurant might not be the most feasible option. Don’t get me wrong; the food is great, the people are always friendly and Rotterdam, Netherlands, is well known for its laid-back vibe. [...]

Following the Tulip Trail, Holland

Phil McDonald — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:00:06 +0000

You might think that all of the world’s tulips come from Holland and that every field is covered from head to toe in them. To some extent you’d be right but don’t be fooled into thinking the little flower has been born and bred in the Netherlands. The only reason they are so famous for [...]

Top 7 things to see and do in Eindhoven, Netherlands

Anita Choudhary — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:00:02 +0000

Known as the “City of Light” and the fifth largest city in the Netherlands, Eindhoven is a modern day city that has been constructed around a famous light bulb manufacturing plant. Despite buzzing with business activities during the week, this city is a wonderful weekend destination for the visitor. Dining, drinking, and shopping possibilities abound [...]

Top 5 Pubs in The Hague, Netherlands

Anita Choudhary — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:00:36 +0000

There is always something happening after dark here in The Hague, Netherlands with the nightlife one of the main attractions for the visitor. However, one of the best experiences you can have is visiting one of the many pubs located in the city. There isn’t a huge student population in The Hague, probably due in [...]

4 Boat Routes from Britain to Europe

Phil McDonald — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:00:23 +0000

In the age of budget airlines and the Channel Tunnel, there just aren’t as many of us out there considering the lost art of ferry travel. Britain is an island and has some of the highest rates of tourist travel in Europe, but how many of us can remember the last time they got on [...]