People in most cities in the world have experienced the minor crime of pickpocketing, but when it comes to Europe, some countries have the worst statistics in Europe. While surrounded by hundreds of people in the busy travel season, tourists often have their wallets or cameras lifted. As a general rule, travelers should always ensure their valuables are out of...
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...
Travel company Expedia has some tips on the most popular destinations to visit this Easter. Meanwhile, spring is already here, so you don’t have to wait for the holidays if you need a break. As the weather warms up and the spring flowers come out, Expedia has released its annual trending trips list – the Easter Travel Outlook. Read on to discover seven of the...
Is winter a good time for a European city break? We think so, as some destinations are even more beautiful in the winter months. Meanwhile, with the holidays and New Year behind us, everywhere is quieter, with fewer tourists and has returned to its everyday culture. This gives visitors a new look at those popular destinations while enjoying all the winter dishes on...
In the past couple of years, rail travel has been booming with new sleeper train routes being launched in Europe. Next in line is a series of sleeper trains from a pioneering company, ÖBB Nightjet planning to connect Barcelona in Spain with the rest of Europe. These night trains allow a traveler to go to sleep in one country and wake up in another while avoiding...
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...
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...