The recent news reports about the European economy have been rather worrying for all of us, but it’s worth pointing out that not all countries are suffering in the same way as Greece, Italy and Portugal. The Netherlands, for example, is one nation which appears to be getting along just fine, even in the face of the recession that has affected most of the world. Read more »
With the festive season rapidly approaching, many UK shoppers are making plans to do a little retail therapy in rather more exotic locations. All across Europe, the traditional Christmas markets are proving increasingly popular, especially in northern countries. The Netherlands, for example, plays host to a number of wonderfully enjoyable events. Read more »
Every October, thousands of people head to Amsterdam to take part in the city’s annual Marathon. Like many other similar events, it combines a serious sporting occasion for international athletes and a chance for many fun runners to complete the 26-mile course, usually helping to raise large sums of money for a variety of well-deserving causes. Read more »
The Netherlands has been a haven for culture lovers for several centuries, and many of the world’s most famous painters have come from this small but influential country. For the modern-day tourist, the wide variety of galleries and museums to be found in Amsterdam stands as a reminder of their importance to the world of art in the last five hundred years. Read more »
As one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, you can be sure that a visit will see you with more than enough choice for how to fill your time. Though many still view the city with reservation due to its risqué behind-closed-doors industries, it won’t take long in this “Venice of the North” for you see there’s so much more to the Dutch capital. Read more »
European capitals have long been popular with holiday makers, and Amsterdam is no exception. Since coming to prominence with tourists in the swinging 1960’s its popularity has continued to grow year on year, word slowly spreading of its abundance of diverse activities. Indeed, today Amsterdam stands head and shoulders above the vast majority of European cities for not only the range of attractions but also the quality. Read more »
Well 3.66 million international visitors to Amsterdam annually can’t be wrong. The beautiful capital of the Netherlands keeps tourists rolling in for many reasons, and while its hedonistic tendencies are certainly one of them, its magnificent architecture, museums, shopping and dining are four more. Read more »
The Dutch capital has many a museum for its visitors to explore
One of the principal attractions for tourists visiting Amsterdam is its museums. Amongst these, the Van Gogh Museum is unsurprisingly the most popular, attracting a higher footfall than any other museum in the Dutch capital. Read more »
In August, the annual Loveland Festival will turn Amsterdam into Amster-dance, with a line-up that includes some of the best-known DJs in Europe. There are eight separate stages for the event, ensuring there will be something for everyone. The Netherlands has a deserved reputation for loving dance music, and this year’s festival in Sloterpark will enhance it further. Read more »
Admit it: to think Amsterdam, is to think bizarre. From the illuminated doorways of the Red Light District to the smoke-filled cafés seemingly on every corner, it’s as startling as it is intriguing. But it’s what the city is, and has long been, about. Read more »
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November 15, 2011 1:36 pm | 
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