With so much to see and do, I put together what I think is the perfect Amsterdam itinerary for you. This itinerary can help you get acquainted with this cosmopolitan city, covering the main sights while also taking you off the beaten path to show you the real Amsterdam. Table of Contents...
A visit to Amsterdam wouldn’t be complete without visiting the world-famous windmills. Start your day with a trip to the famous Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum where the 18th and 19th centuries are brought back to life in The Netherlands. A day trip to the windmills of Zaanse Schans,...
For our weekend in Amsterdam, we choose to stay slightly outside of the main canal ring, close to Vondelpark at a hotel calledWestcord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam. The rooms were very nice, affordable and the hotel had bike rentals on site which was important to us because we were anxious to...
As well as cycling, Amsterdam is a very welcoming city for walkers and hikers. Get up early on your first day and check out any number of fascinating walking tours that depart at various times and locations around the center. They offer multiple routes, visiting the best sights, while coveri...
If you’ve only three days in Amsterdam, consider maximizing your time in this flower-mad country by visiting in the spring. While blooms light up the city during this peak season, a visit to the Keukenhof is to experience the rainbow heart of the country’s flower-growing tradition. ...
Why the Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Hotel Hits the Spot When is the Tulip Season in Amsterdam? + Top Tips for Visiting Zaandam: Fab Alternative Spot to the Dutch Capital Amsterdam Museum Passes and Cards If you plan on visiting a lot of museums in Amsterdam, then it definitely pays to...
Whether you’re travelling in summer or winter, Amsterdam is one of the best places to be while visiting Europe in 9 days, so it’s a good thing we aren’t missing it! Image source:Contiki Day 2 – Amsterdam to Rhine Valley You may not think to add the Rhine Valley to your ...
TIP: For your Japan itinerary, bookherefor a guided tour so you don’t miss out on anything! Kabukicho:This is the entertainment and red-light district in Shinjuku which is sometimes called the “Sleepless Town”. UnlikeAmsterdamwhich features prostitutes on the windows of their buildings,Kabukic...
Jasperina de Vries:For the older generations, the number-one travel motivator is friends and family—to either visit them or travel with them. That motivator is put far ahead of visiting a new place or going to a place that everybody’s talking about. ...