Tag Archives: amsterdam

Off the Beaten Track in Amsterdam

When people think of Amsterdam, they usually think of three things: coffeeshops, red lights, and canals. And, for most travelers, that is all they will ever see. Young travelers tend to frequent the coffeeshops or wander the red light district while older travelers take bike tours, canal trips, and frequent the museums. Then, [...]


Rotterdam, Amsterdam’s Rival City

The fires were everywhere, destroying everything in its path as the bombs continued to fall overhead. When it was over, there was nothing left except empty craters and a people looking to rebuild. Unlike many other Dutch cities, Rotterdam was completely destroyed during the WWII. But it turned the end of the war into a [...]


Four Cities, One Great Thing

Guest blogger Scott McNeely is normally found managing the online activities at the tours and activities website Viator.com and the Viator Travel Blog. Here’s a challenge. Think of your favorite city and pick your very favorite thing about it. Think of it as a “you are stuck on a desert island and you can only [...]


The Saturday City: Amsterdam

The capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam, is famous for its coffee shops, red lights, and canals but it offers a lot more than that. Founded in 1275 supposedly by two fisherman and their dog, the city became the seat of the House of Orange, the royal family that still rules the country today. During [...]