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• Treasures Outside of the Museum District

  

  Amsterdam is home to many of the world's most famous museums. But the city also has a multitude of treasures outside of the Museum District, Amsterdam... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Carnival Around the World

  

  Carnival is a worldwide phenomenon, an outburst of tradition and joy that engulfs locals while providing photogenic entertainment for travelers lucky enough to... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• 5 Days Off: Amsterdam Goes Electro!

  

  At the beginning of March, from 5 to 9 March 2014, 5 Days Off is an important cultural meeting with a reputation reaching far across the borders, giving its... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Valentine’s is Right Around the Corner

  

  So with Christmas just behind us, it's time to turn our attention to the next gift-giving opportunity! To make things easy on all Cupids out there, here are... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Have You Heard of Keukenhof? One of the Most Beautiful Spring Gardens in the...

  When spring has sprung, your thoughts may be turning towards gardening. If you are in the market for tulips, the best place to buy them – or just to see them –... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Wereldkerstcircus in Amsterdam

  

  Lions and horses and clowns – oh my! This year's Christmas season will be like no other at Amsterdam's Theater Carre. With their annual Wereldkerstcircus, the... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Warm Up This Winter at the Cat Cabinet

  

  Located on the Herengracht, Amsterdam's "De Kattenkabinet" does not jump out at you as strongly as the city's other museums; but then again, neither is it a... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Amsterdam Art Weekend

  

  Amsterdam has always been a huge art city, and the Netherlands - a country incredibly in love with art and artists. If you don't believe me, just head on over t... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Titanic in Amsterdam

  

  Thanks to director James Cameron and many others that came both before and after him, we have all heard and been exposed to the horrors of the sinking of the... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Amsterdam Light Festival is (Almost) Back

  The Amsterdam Light Festival has rapidly become a fixture in every Amsterdammer's winter social calendar. Although compared to most other Dutch traditions the... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Amsterdam Light Festival is (Almost) Back

  

  The Amsterdam Light Festival has rapidly become a fixture in every Amsterdammer's winter social calendar. Although compared to most other Dutch traditions the... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Amsterdam Light Festival is (Almost) Back

  The Amsterdam Light Festival has rapidly become a fixture in every Amsterdammer's winter social calendar. Although compared to most other Dutch traditions the... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Chambres Des Canaux: The Tolerant Home

  

  November is shaping up to be the month to be an art buff in Amsterdam. Alongside the Museumnacht held last weekend, the "Chambres des Canaux: The Tolerant... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Chambres Des Canaux: The Tolerant Home

  November is shaping up to be the month to be an art buff in Amsterdam. Alongside the Museumnacht held last weekend, the "Chambres des Canaux: The Tolerant... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Welcome to the “N8″

  

  ...Or, if you don't speak Dutch, the "Nacht" - Museumnacht to be precise.  Museumnacht (or Museum Night, to you and me) is a much-loved annual event that hits... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Welcome to the “N8″

  

  ...Or, if you don't speak Dutch, the "Nacht" - Museumnacht to be precise. Museumnacht (or Museum Night, to you and me) is a much-loved annual event that hits... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Marking Remembrance/Veterans Day in the Netherlands

  

  Being Canadian, Remembrance Day has always held a special role in my heart. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, my school would always pause... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Starting ‘Em Young: Binge Drinking and Zuipkeeten

  

  Coming from strict moralist North America, it is hard to imagine just to what extent alcohol is a normal part of life in Europe. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Bargain Hunting in Amsterdam

  

  Everyone loves a good bargain and with its centuries-long history of trade and prosperity it is safe to assume that Amsterdam has more treasures than the averag... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Hunting Ghosts in Holland

  

  Halloween in the Netherlands isn't quite the phenomenon it is in North America. There is definitely no trick or treating for kids, and only occasionally do grow... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION