Why I won't be going back to sex shows and coffee shops in Amsterdam
Seeing Amsterdam as a young man is a whole lot different to seeing it as an older traveller.
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Beyond Anne Frank's secret annexe
It is hard not be affected by this family's hiding place from the Nazis that also sheltered a young girl's hopes and fears.
Hop on hop off bus in Amsterdam
My husband and I have three nights in Amsterdam. Is there a hop on hop off bus service?
Europe's greatest water worlds, by train
Many cities can claim the title 'Europe's other Venice'. And you can reach them all on an outstanding train journey.
The INK Hotel review, Amsterdam
The bad vibes lingering from a run-in with a grumpy taxi driver were quickly soothed away by this charming hotel.
The world's coolest campsite
Campers in Amsterdam can enjoy unique space-age style accommodation by sleeping in art installations on a remote artificial island.
A cruise ship's close brush with Vincent van Gogh
Don't let the lack of hype fool you: A visit to this little-known museum is a must.
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The birthplace of everything from clogs, Heineken, Anne Frank to Van Gogh and Rembrant, Amsterdam's museums and galleries are full of some of the world's finest art. Ramble its narrow streets lined with picturesque seventeenth-century buildings on two wheels, or cruise its canals on a houseboat. Experience its cafe culture, and, if you dare, end the day with a sneak peak at its infamous red light district.
