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 »
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 »
The recent revelation that Amsterdam is one of the most expensive cities in the world for car parking has come as no great surprise to residents and visiting motorists. The only European places that are more expensive are London, Copenhagen and Oslo, and while this is bad news for car drivers it will obviously never deter the hordes of airline passengers that flock to the city every year. Read more »
Whatever you may have heard about Amsterdam, forget it. Yes, the city’s bizarre quarters are well known and, yes, they do indeed exist. But it’s all part of the fun. Read more »
Cheap flights to Amsterdam provide a wide range of attractions and sights for the visitor. The city is steeped in history and packed with culture of virtually every conceivable type. Read more »
Cheap flights to Amsterdam can open a whole new world for the visitor. As well as one of the most incredible medieval cityscapes in Europe, there are many museums, galleries, and cultural attractions. Read more »
Depending on whom you speak to, there are very contrasting opinions of Amsterdam, largely based around the coffee shops and Red Light District.
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Located around 15km away from the main centre of Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport is used by tourists and locals all year round. Sitting below sea level, it is the lowest airport in the world but gives access to one of the most popular and most enjoyable European cities.
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Amsterdam is a beautiful, action packed city with plenty of things to do. Founded in the 13th century as a fishing village, it’s now a prime hot spot for tourists who want a taste and feel of what the capital has to offer. Read more »
The Dutch don’t like to do things normally. Whether it is going against the rest of Europe and allowing people to smoke indoors or promoting window shopping of a rather risqué nature, it is fair to expect the unexpected. Read more »