Articles related to "Amsterdam"
Alternative Amsterdam Museums
The Dutch capital may be a hub of culture, history and art but in keeping with its salacious nature it also boasts several museums of a slightly less orthodox nature...
• alternative amsterdam museums • amsterdam's sex marijuana and torture museums • amsterdam's sex museums • sex museum amsterdam • venustempel
The Dutch capital may be a hub of culture, history and art but in keeping with its salacious nature it also boasts several museums of a slightly less orthodox nature...
• alternative amsterdam museums • amsterdam's sex marijuana and torture museums • amsterdam's sex museums • sex museum amsterdam • venustempel
Cycling in Amsterdam
In Holland, cycling is one of the most popular forms of transportation. Nowhere is this more apparent than Amsterdam, where bikes get the green light.
• amsterdam holland • amsterdam netherlands • single gear bike amsterdam • bike amsterdam • bike netherlands
In Holland, cycling is one of the most popular forms of transportation. Nowhere is this more apparent than Amsterdam, where bikes get the green light.
• amsterdam holland • amsterdam netherlands • single gear bike amsterdam • bike amsterdam • bike netherlands
Top Massage Spots in Amsterdam
Even a city as beautiful as Amsterdam can get tiring after a day of sightseeing. For a change of pace, pamper yourself at one of the city's best spas and massage centers.
• spas and massage centers in amsterdam • places to relax in amsterdam • where to get a massage in amsterdam • art deco design in amsterdam • beauty treatments in amsterdam
Even a city as beautiful as Amsterdam can get tiring after a day of sightseeing. For a change of pace, pamper yourself at one of the city's best spas and massage centers.
• spas and massage centers in amsterdam • places to relax in amsterdam • where to get a massage in amsterdam • art deco design in amsterdam • beauty treatments in amsterdam
Amsterdam for Book Lovers
Amsterdam has been selected as the UNESCO World Book Capital 2008, but has plenty to offer literature fans at any time.
• anne frank house • diary of anne frank • amsterdam world book capital • amsterdam for book lovers • literature in amsterdam
Amsterdam has been selected as the UNESCO World Book Capital 2008, but has plenty to offer literature fans at any time.
• anne frank house • diary of anne frank • amsterdam world book capital • amsterdam for book lovers • literature in amsterdam
Amsterdam's top Cafes
Amsterdam has, in recent years, put a lot of effort into offering visitors food to rival Brussels and Paris. Here is a list of the three best addresses to start your day.
• best brunch or lunch places in amsterdam • best places for food in amsterdam • where to go for brunch or lunch in amsterdam • amsterdam food • best amsterdam cafes
Amsterdam has, in recent years, put a lot of effort into offering visitors food to rival Brussels and Paris. Here is a list of the three best addresses to start your day.
• best brunch or lunch places in amsterdam • best places for food in amsterdam • where to go for brunch or lunch in amsterdam • amsterdam food • best amsterdam cafes
Queen's Day in the Netherlands
Cheese, liquorice and canal cruising aside, the Dutch are renowned for Queen's Day, an open-air festivity where millions spill onto the streets to party, barter and spend
• queen's day • queens day • dutch • amsterdam • the netherlands
Cheese, liquorice and canal cruising aside, the Dutch are renowned for Queen's Day, an open-air festivity where millions spill onto the streets to party, barter and spend
• queen's day • queens day • dutch • amsterdam • the netherlands
Amsterdam Festivals Run Gamut
Amsterdam's annual festivals include everything from classical music to marijuana, gay pride to a marathon. Here are five of the top events and celebrations.
• amsterdam festivals • the netherlands • holland • cannabis cup • holland flowers festival
Amsterdam's annual festivals include everything from classical music to marijuana, gay pride to a marathon. Here are five of the top events and celebrations.
• amsterdam festivals • the netherlands • holland • cannabis cup • holland flowers festival
Fickle Friendship in Ian McEwan's Amsterdam
A review of Ian McEwan's 1998 Booker prize-winning novel Amsterdam.
• ian mcewan • booker prize • amsterdam • atonement • political scandal
A review of Ian McEwan's 1998 Booker prize-winning novel Amsterdam.
• ian mcewan • booker prize • amsterdam • atonement • political scandal
For Cat Lovers Only--Amsterdam
Sooner or later, Amsterdam winds up on nearly everyone's travel itineray. And no wonder, for it's one of those places that appeals to an enormous range of travelers.
• amsterdam • cats • poezenboot • rembrandt • anne frank
Sooner or later, Amsterdam winds up on nearly everyone's travel itineray. And no wonder, for it's one of those places that appeals to an enormous range of travelers.
• amsterdam • cats • poezenboot • rembrandt • anne frank
Amsterdam - A Dutch Treat
Amsterdam is made for walking. Compared with other European capital cities it is tiny, yet it is one of the most cosmopolitan and liberal societies on the continent.
• famous "brown cafes" • street food comes into its own in amsterdam • crammed with museums and galleries • wonderful van gogh museum • waterloooplein thecity’s best flea market
Amsterdam is made for walking. Compared with other European capital cities it is tiny, yet it is one of the most cosmopolitan and liberal societies on the continent.
• famous "brown cafes" • street food comes into its own in amsterdam • crammed with museums and galleries • wonderful van gogh museum • waterloooplein thecity’s best flea market
Amsterdam's Top 5 Attractions
Sightseeing in Amsterdam is unlike anywhere else. While narrowing down the sights is difficult, here are five must-sees to get a feeling for this diverse city.
• amsterdam attractions • europe travel • sightseeing • canal cruises • van gogh museum
Sightseeing in Amsterdam is unlike anywhere else. While narrowing down the sights is difficult, here are five must-sees to get a feeling for this diverse city.
• amsterdam attractions • europe travel • sightseeing • canal cruises • van gogh museum
Amsterdam’s Red Light District
Amsterdam's red light district, the city's sex quarter, attracts visitors just as much as Rembrandt, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank or Amsterdam's canals
• amsterdam’s red light district • sex and sleaze in the netherlands • top ten city tourist attractions • prostitution • safety
Amsterdam's red light district, the city's sex quarter, attracts visitors just as much as Rembrandt, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank or Amsterdam's canals
• amsterdam’s red light district • sex and sleaze in the netherlands • top ten city tourist attractions • prostitution • safety
Best and Cheapest Amsterdam Hotels
Accommodation in Amsterdam can be scarce at busy times, so plan ahead if you want the best, the cheapest or the nicest boutique hotel. Here are some recommendations
• amsterdam hotels • budget and luxury accommodation • netherlands • canalside houses • recommended places to stay
Accommodation in Amsterdam can be scarce at busy times, so plan ahead if you want the best, the cheapest or the nicest boutique hotel. Here are some recommendations
• amsterdam hotels • budget and luxury accommodation • netherlands • canalside houses • recommended places to stay
Brother, Can You Spare a Storyline?
Recounting an encounter with a pan-handler in Amsterdam followed by a brief critique of same.
• beggar • pan-handler • amsterdam • rotterdam • travel
Recounting an encounter with a pan-handler in Amsterdam followed by a brief critique of same.
• beggar • pan-handler • amsterdam • rotterdam • travel
Buying Amsterdam Diamonds
Whether looking for an engagement ring, a wedding ring, a special anniversary gift, birthday present or a simple sparkling treat, visit Amsterdam's diamond factories
• buying amsterdam diamonds • amsterdam diamond is a girl's best friend • shopping for an engagement ring • wedding ring • special anniversary gift
Whether looking for an engagement ring, a wedding ring, a special anniversary gift, birthday present or a simple sparkling treat, visit Amsterdam's diamond factories
• buying amsterdam diamonds • amsterdam diamond is a girl's best friend • shopping for an engagement ring • wedding ring • special anniversary gift
Canal Bus & Cycling in Amsterdam
The secret to getting round in the capital of the Netherlands is travelling by a boat, such as the Canal Bus, or bike.
• amsterdam • holland • bicycle • canal • netherlands
The secret to getting round in the capital of the Netherlands is travelling by a boat, such as the Canal Bus, or bike.
• amsterdam • holland • bicycle • canal • netherlands
Cat Museums of Europe
Tired of the same old Rembrandt's? Couldn't care less if you never see another Van Gogh in your life…and ditto for Renoir, Picasso, Monet, Botticelli, etc, etc. What you have is a case of museum burn-out,,Tired of the same old Rembrandt's? Couldn't care less if you never see another Van Gogh in your life…and ditto for Renoir, Picasso, Monet, Botticelli, etc, etc. What you have is a case of museum burn-out,
• cat • museum • amsterdam • lithuania • romsbottom
Tired of the same old Rembrandt's? Couldn't care less if you never see another Van Gogh in your life…and ditto for Renoir, Picasso, Monet, Botticelli, etc, etc. What you have is a case of museum burn-out,,Tired of the same old Rembrandt's? Couldn't care less if you never see another Van Gogh in your life…and ditto for Renoir, Picasso, Monet, Botticelli, etc, etc. What you have is a case of museum burn-out,
• cat • museum • amsterdam • lithuania • romsbottom
Dreaming
for the Jung at heart? Or, Ms Budget Travel starts with a nightmare and ends up on the Museum Boat. . .
• amsterdam • van gogh • museum • museumboot • museum boat
for the Jung at heart? Or, Ms Budget Travel starts with a nightmare and ends up on the Museum Boat. . .
• amsterdam • van gogh • museum • museumboot • museum boat
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: The World's Oldest Airline
Read the colorful history of the world's oldest airline currently flying. At one time this was an "airline without a country." Also reveals what KLM stands for.
• klm royal dutch airlines • dutch • queen wilhelmina • albert plesman • amsterdam
Read the colorful history of the world's oldest airline currently flying. At one time this was an "airline without a country." Also reveals what KLM stands for.
• klm royal dutch airlines • dutch • queen wilhelmina • albert plesman • amsterdam
More Bits From the Backpack
more musings from the road
• travel • back pack • airfare • e-saver • amsterdam
more musings from the road
• travel • back pack • airfare • e-saver • amsterdam
Saunas in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, there are hundreds of ways to don your birthday suit and get hot. But to do it like the Dutch, the key is just hit the sauna.
• saunas in amsterdam • dutch saunas • nude bathing • birthday suit • naked
In Amsterdam, there are hundreds of ways to don your birthday suit and get hot. But to do it like the Dutch, the key is just hit the sauna.
• saunas in amsterdam • dutch saunas • nude bathing • birthday suit • naked
Stylish Amsterdam Pocket Guidebook
How to compete with the best Amsterdam guidebooks? For Wallpaper City Guides it's by not competing but covering the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum etc in their unique style
• wallpaper city guide to amsterdam • holland • best stylish dutch boutique hotels • netherlands design and architecture • fashionable restaurants
How to compete with the best Amsterdam guidebooks? For Wallpaper City Guides it's by not competing but covering the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum etc in their unique style
• wallpaper city guide to amsterdam • holland • best stylish dutch boutique hotels • netherlands design and architecture • fashionable restaurants
Unusual Museums
Tired of staring at the same old Rembrandts and Picassos? Are all the Michaelangelos, DaVinici’s and Van Gogh’s turning into one multicolored blur?
• amsterdam • berlin • vienna • slovakia
Tired of staring at the same old Rembrandts and Picassos? Are all the Michaelangelos, DaVinici’s and Van Gogh’s turning into one multicolored blur?
• amsterdam • berlin • vienna • slovakia
Northwest Adds Flights to Europe
As part of its expanded transatlantic service, Northwest Airlines and joint venture partner KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are adding flights to a number of European routes.
• northwest airlines • klm royal dutch airlines • european flights • amsterdam • frankfurt
As part of its expanded transatlantic service, Northwest Airlines and joint venture partner KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are adding flights to a number of European routes.
• northwest airlines • klm royal dutch airlines • european flights • amsterdam • frankfurt
Online Comics: Stuff Sucks
Each month an online comic will be showcased. This month we feature Stuff Sucks, a young online comic by Liz Greenfield.
• online comic • female writers • graphic novel • comic books • amsterdam
Each month an online comic will be showcased. This month we feature Stuff Sucks, a young online comic by Liz Greenfield.
• online comic • female writers • graphic novel • comic books • amsterdam
Rembrandt: Master Painter
The life and work of one of the world's greatest painters.
• rembrandt • european painter • dutch painter • master painter • amsterdam
The life and work of one of the world's greatest painters.
• rembrandt • european painter • dutch painter • master painter • amsterdam
Beer Off the Beaten Path
After rummaging through a pile of notes--and fond memories of journeys past--the Beer Traveller serves up a six-pack of unusual drinking venues.
• bar • belfast • snug • pint • guinness
After rummaging through a pile of notes--and fond memories of journeys past--the Beer Traveller serves up a six-pack of unusual drinking venues.
• bar • belfast • snug • pint • guinness
Marguerite d'la Bergerac
A family folktale presenting my persona.
• personas • historical • catholic • protestant • huguenot
A family folktale presenting my persona.
• personas • historical • catholic • protestant • huguenot
The Anne Frank House
Historic home and hidaway is open for public tours.
• anne frank • the anne frank house • amsterdam • holland • holocost
Historic home and hidaway is open for public tours.
• anne frank • the anne frank house • amsterdam • holland • holocost
The Slow Boat to Europe
When I was about 7 years old, my family went down to New York harbor to bid adieu to several of my relatives who were about to set sail for Europe.
• ships • boats • europe • vessels • nieuw amsterdam
When I was about 7 years old, my family went down to New York harbor to bid adieu to several of my relatives who were about to set sail for Europe.
• ships • boats • europe • vessels • nieuw amsterdam
Travel Talk
places on line where you can rant, whine, share information, ask questions or get a giggle
• robert pelton young • amsterdam • india • black flag care • message board
places on line where you can rant, whine, share information, ask questions or get a giggle
• robert pelton young • amsterdam • india • black flag care • message board
Travelsleuth's Diary: September Sporting Fixtures
The Travelsleuth reviews the last of the major summer equestrian and flat racing events, the Ryder Cup and motor racing at Goodwood.
• travelsleuth • burghley • cowdrey • blenheim • goodwood
The Travelsleuth reviews the last of the major summer equestrian and flat racing events, the Ryder Cup and motor racing at Goodwood.
• travelsleuth • burghley • cowdrey • blenheim • goodwood
Cheap Flights to Weeze, Germany
Low-cost airline Ryanair has cheap tickets and discount airfares on flights to Düsseldorf (Weeze) Airport (NRN), Germany from London-Stansted and European cities.
• düsseldorf weeze airport • german low-cost airlines • airports in germany • cheap flights to germany • ryanair netherlands
Low-cost airline Ryanair has cheap tickets and discount airfares on flights to Düsseldorf (Weeze) Airport (NRN), Germany from London-Stansted and European cities.
• düsseldorf weeze airport • german low-cost airlines • airports in germany • cheap flights to germany • ryanair netherlands
Colonial Christmas Traditions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
• colonial christmas customs • history of christmas in america • puritains and christmas • christmas american colonies • early christmas traidtions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
• colonial christmas customs • history of christmas in america • puritains and christmas • christmas american colonies • early christmas traidtions
Delaware and the English
First Stuyvesant of New Netherlands takes over Delaware. Then the English take it away from Stuyvesant.
• governor stuyvesant of new netherlands • new amstel • colonial america • new sweden • duke of york
First Stuyvesant of New Netherlands takes over Delaware. Then the English take it away from Stuyvesant.
• governor stuyvesant of new netherlands • new amstel • colonial america • new sweden • duke of york
Dutch East India Company
The Dutch East India Company was a joint stock company who monopolized the spice trade of the 17th century. They established trading ports all over Asia.
• the dutch east india company • the dutch golden age • joint stock company • spice trade • dutch trade
The Dutch East India Company was a joint stock company who monopolized the spice trade of the 17th century. They established trading ports all over Asia.
• the dutch east india company • the dutch golden age • joint stock company • spice trade • dutch trade
Europe's All About Art
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but even the shortest explanation -- in a language you understand -- will add depth to your experience.
• art in western europe • art museums • van gogh museum in amsterdam • art museums in europe • european artists
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but even the shortest explanation -- in a language you understand -- will add depth to your experience.
• art in western europe • art museums • van gogh museum in amsterdam • art museums in europe • european artists
George Best Belfast Airport News
George Best Belfast City Airport iwill increase the number of passengers in time for the summer weekending visitors, thanks to the Peace Deal.
• northern ireland • george best belfast • dublin • london city • amsterdam
George Best Belfast City Airport iwill increase the number of passengers in time for the summer weekending visitors, thanks to the Peace Deal.
• northern ireland • george best belfast • dublin • london city • amsterdam
Keukenhof Flower Gardens, Holland
Keukenhof near Lisse, South Holland, is the world's largest flower garden park with around 7 million tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and other flowering bulbs on display.
• keukenhof tulip flower gardens • day trip from amsterdam • netherlands bulb flower fields • trains bus harlem lisse leiden • bloemncorso bollenstreek noordwijk parade
Keukenhof near Lisse, South Holland, is the world's largest flower garden park with around 7 million tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and other flowering bulbs on display.
• keukenhof tulip flower gardens • day trip from amsterdam • netherlands bulb flower fields • trains bus harlem lisse leiden • bloemncorso bollenstreek noordwijk parade
Mayflower Passenger List
On September 6, 1620, more than 100 passengers set sail for America aboard the Mayflower. Beginning here is a list of those people.
• mayflower passenger list • alden • priscilla mullins • bradford • standish
On September 6, 1620, more than 100 passengers set sail for America aboard the Mayflower. Beginning here is a list of those people.
• mayflower passenger list • alden • priscilla mullins • bradford • standish
Sex Museum in London
Piccadilly's new Academy of Sex at the Trocadero Centre aims to educate the public while they have fun, so says the spokesperson for Amora.
• london's first sex museum • piccadilly • the trocodero centre • amora sex academy london • sex and relationships
Piccadilly's new Academy of Sex at the Trocadero Centre aims to educate the public while they have fun, so says the spokesperson for Amora.
• london's first sex museum • piccadilly • the trocodero centre • amora sex academy london • sex and relationships
Soccer and The Spanish Civil War.
It was the late Liverpool coach Bill Shankly who said "Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you it's much more serious than that".
• franco • barcelona • football • facism • spanish civil war
It was the late Liverpool coach Bill Shankly who said "Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you it's much more serious than that".
• franco • barcelona • football • facism • spanish civil war
Spanish and Dutch Painters
Which 17th-century European artist was known for night scenes, had a deformed hand, established a public art academy, or captured scenes of the New World?
• gerrit van honthorst • jan asselyn • asselijn • bartolomé esteban murillo • academia de bellas artes
Which 17th-century European artist was known for night scenes, had a deformed hand, established a public art academy, or captured scenes of the New World?
• gerrit van honthorst • jan asselyn • asselijn • bartolomé esteban murillo • academia de bellas artes
The Dutch in America
In 1609, Holland sent Henry Hudson to locate a waterway, a Northwest Passage, across North America. The Dutch West India Company starts a settlement in the Hudson River V
• dutch • hudson • america • founding of new amsterdam • northwest passage
In 1609, Holland sent Henry Hudson to locate a waterway, a Northwest Passage, across North America. The Dutch West India Company starts a settlement in the Hudson River V
• dutch • hudson • america • founding of new amsterdam • northwest passage
The Quiet Dutch Colonial Influence
Holland's 17th Century Colony offered more than a primer on great real estate negotiation. Even that $24 purchase of Manhattan might have reflected a seller's market!
• sale of manhattan • dutch colony • holland's culture • new amsterdam • colonial society
Holland's 17th Century Colony offered more than a primer on great real estate negotiation. Even that $24 purchase of Manhattan might have reflected a seller's market!
• sale of manhattan • dutch colony • holland's culture • new amsterdam • colonial society
Unusual Hotels Become Destinations
Hotels generally feature cookie-cutter layouts with tired decor and uninteresting restaurants. There are a few hotels, however, that have turned lodging into an art form.
• unusual hotels • hotels in france • hotels in amsterdam • hotels in belgium • hotels in germany
Hotels generally feature cookie-cutter layouts with tired decor and uninteresting restaurants. There are a few hotels, however, that have turned lodging into an art form.
• unusual hotels • hotels in france • hotels in amsterdam • hotels in belgium • hotels in germany
Cheap Transatlantic Flights
By using discount airlines rather than major carriers, North American travelers can get to Europe for less.
• cheap europe • cheap europe flights • cheap transatlantic flights • budget europe • budget europe flights
By using discount airlines rather than major carriers, North American travelers can get to Europe for less.
• cheap europe • cheap europe flights • cheap transatlantic flights • budget europe • budget europe flights
CANADA DECLARES WAR
In 1939, Canada was a British Colony. When Britain declared war on Germany, Canada was officially at war as well. But on September 10, Canada declared war on Germany independently.
• wwii • hitler • germany • world war ii • britain
In 1939, Canada was a British Colony. When Britain declared war on Germany, Canada was officially at war as well. But on September 10, Canada declared war on Germany independently.
• wwii • hitler • germany • world war ii • britain