Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Amsterdam, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Out of Netherlands
Quite frankly, there is so much to see and do in Amsterdam, that there are those people who might just want to stay put. That said, it really is worth taking some time to explore some of... read more
Den Haag
Den Haag, The Hague, Gravenhage or The Residence – all are names for the seat of government of the Netherlands. In fact, it was Gravenhage which was its first moniker, so named by the... read more
Haarlem & Keukenhof
Only 18 km from Amsterdam, Haarlem is a small village which still retains a quaint, quiet serenity which is an occasional relief from the ever-so bustling capital nearby. It is a... read more
Maastricht
Maastricht is easily accessible by both car and rail, though it’s just far enough away from its northern neighbouring cities to have a personality of its own. Once you get to the heart of... read more
Noord Holland
Amsterdam is part of the province of Noord-Holland in the Netherlands, and though Amsterdammers may disagree, there is actually a great deal more to do in the province than just hang out... read more
Rotterdam
Once you arrive in Rotterdam it’s easy to see why it’s known as the working city of the Netherlands. The port of Rotterdam was, until recently, the largest port in the world, and as such... read more
The Coast and The Islands
Hundreds of millions of years ago, the Netherlands was underwater as part of a shallow coastal sea. After the ice age and the departure of earlier cultures, including the Romans, monastic... read more
Utrecht
Originally a wooden Roman fort, Utrecht dates back to approximately 47 AD. Today the city’s beautifully preserved, medieval old city centre, is now the heart of the Museum Quarter... read more
