Amsterdam recently banned large cruise ships from its harbor in an effort to defeat overtourism. They have also released several new rules for travelers visiting the popular Netherlands city. However, now Amsterdam is taking more steps to fight overtourism, with the latest reducing the number of river cruises on the city’s picturesque canals. Amsterdam to reduce...
While it is still winter over much of the US, here is one great way to celebrate spring – traveling through the tulip fields of the Netherlands. It may be snowing at your place right now, but spring does officially start on March 19. Meanwhile, this is one train journey not to miss this spring, while celebrating all those gorgeous tulips. Journey through...
Government officials in The Netherlands have announced an increase in tourist tax for travelers staying over in Amsterdam in 2024. When the new tourist tax comes in next year, this will make the city’s fee higher than anywhere else in Europe. Amsterdam announces increase in 2024 tourist tax Since the end of the pandemic, travel is back in a huge way with people...
One of the most relaxing ways to experience Europe is by renting a canal boat and heading out to explore the canals of the Netherlands, England and France. Many options exist for couples and families to climb onboard for an adventure, where you are the captain and crew. This means that you can choose where to go and where to stop along the way. Cruise the quiet...
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is a city known for its artistic heritage, its canals and museums. Art lovers can visit the Van Gogh Museum, or view the works of Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum and modern art at the Stedelijk. However, Amsterdam also has a unique, whimsical and fascinating side as can be seen from the following attractions in the...