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• Legendary Rock n Roll Photography at FOAM

  

  They are iconic images. The simplistic black and white, juxtaposed by the pained, tormented and sometimes delirious glint in their subject’s eyes. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Prince to Make Surprise Appearance at Paradiso

  

  Amsterdam’s ultimate music hot spot Paradiso may get a little steamer this weekend with a surprise concert by pop icon Prince. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Harry Potter Unveiled in Amsterdam Square

  

  Everyone the world over has been eagerly awaiting the final chapter of the Harry Potter film series. Set to premier in the Netherlands on 13 June, the Potter... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Blossoming Buddhism in Amsterdam

  

  Amsterdam, famous for its red lights and liberal drug culture, doesn’t immediately come across as a spiritual city. But in fact, it is home to the largest... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• NYCs King of Graffiti Comes to Amsterdam

  

  Home to an assortment of cutting edge street artists, Amsterdam welcomes the King of Graffiti for a triple event in his honour on show from 26 June to 14 July i... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2011 DESTINATIONS

• Experience the Roots of Amsterdam’s Internationalism

  

  Five days of music, events and exotic food take Amsterdam by storm starting 22 June with the start of the annual Roots Festival. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 DESTINATIONS

• Amsterdam Artis Zoo to Welcome New Arrival

  

  Baby animals are always a special sight at the zoo. But in Amsterdam, a very special baby will be born this month that is to be met with extra excitement.... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Holland’s Herring Season Begins

  

  Despite the icky look of the freshly caught herring, known in the Netherlands as Hollandse Nieuwe, the fish enjoys a yearly festival in its honour that has... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Amsterdam Gets Inked

  

  While they were once a status symbol of the counter-culture class, tattoos have grown to become a highly popular – and acceptable way of expressing yourself. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2011 DESTINATIONS

• Everyone Likes Dutch Apple Pie

  

  Everyone thinks apple pie is an thing from the States – you don’t get more American than apple pie, the saying goes.But the Netherlands is also famous for the... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Film Festival Puts Earth on Show

  

  There are all sorts of film festivals out there that draw huge crowds to incredible documentaries. But Amsterdam’s Strawberry Earth Film Festival features... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Celebrate Amsterdam’s Sunniest Spring

  

  News from the Dutch weather offices this week hailed the spring of 2011 a close to breaking records for sunshine. With over 600 hours of sun shinning on... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Explore Amsterdam’s Secret Garden

  

  Tucked away in the busy city centre of Amsterdam lies a serene and peaceful courtyard. Invisible to anyone unknowing of this secret garden, the Begijnhof is a... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in the City

  

  Any visitor to Amsterdam knows there is no shortage of sights to see and things to do in the Dutch capital.As the busy traveller bustles from one landmark to th... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, VACATION

• Amsterdam Makes Music Live in Your Living Room

  

  What's a better way to spend a lazy Sunday than chillin’ on a rooftop terrace, sipping cocktails and listening to live music? Live in Your Living Room and... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Underground Jazz in Amsterdam

  

  Imagine going deep into one of Amsterdam’s most historic prisons, buried underneath the cold canal waters.The atmosphere is tingling with excitement, but it i... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Celebrating Liberation in Amsterdam

  

  Like most countries in Europe, the Netherlands struggled during World War II. Every year, the country celebrates the efforts of the countless soldiers,... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Oranje Fever for Queen’s Day in Amsterdam

  

  Of all the European countries with a Queen, arguably none loves their monarch as much as the Dutch do.Celebrating the Queen’s birthday is a nationwide holiday i... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Art at Amsterdam Airport

  

  Getting a view of seventeenth century floral splendour doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go to a museum. Just arrive at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport and you... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2011 DESTINATIONS

• East Meets West at Silk Road Restaurant

  

  I was told by a wise, elder Amsterdammer that should I crave real Dutch cuisine, to find the closest Asian restaurant. The advise, given half in jest, isn’t a... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL