Archive for July, 2009
The Stop/Go buses are a unique feature of Amsterdam
One of the best options for travel for those staying, visiting, shopping, working or sightseeing in Amsterdam’s historic canal belt, is the Stop/Go bus (formerly known as Opstappers). Because this canal is very long, you’ll pass several important intersections along the way, like Utrechtsestraat (which is close to Rembrandtplein) and Leidsestraat (close to Leidseplein and [...]
Clubbing Tips for a pleasant night out in Amsterdam
1. Go for a nice scrutiny about your dress and avoid looking scruffy. You need to match up your shoes, socks, shirt and trousers for a proper night out in Amsterdam.
2. Avoid talking loudly in English or looking drunk because the British here do not hold a very high reputation. So, play yourself down and [...]
OpenSkies to suspend services between Amsterdam and New York
In order to stem its losses, the all business-class subsidiary OpenSkies will suspend its services between Amsterdam and New York from mid-August as stated by the chief executive Dale Moss, “The economic environment has produced a significant drop in demand.”
However, inspite of the fact that OpenSkies will continue to operate between Paris Orly and New [...]
Amsterdammers use bikes more than cars
Amsterdam is famous for its bicycle culture and now official reports have it that Amsterdammers use bikes more than cars. Between 2005 and 2007 people in the city used their bikes on average 0.87 times a day, compared to 0.84 for their cars. This is the first time that bicycle use exceeds car use.
Also the [...]
Protests in Amsterdam denouncing human rights abuses in Iran
This Saturday, Amsterdam joined the globe in protests denouncing human rights abuses in Iran and showing support for opponents of hardline President Mahmoud Ahmandinejad through its demonstrations across the city. Some of the biggest rallies took place in Amsterdam, London and Stockholm, with more than 4,000 alone taking to the streets of the Swedish capital.
Among [...]
Among the cheapest and the costliest hotels of Amsterdam
You get budget accommodations at:
Situated close to central Leidseplein Square, Hans Brinker is a 120-room hostel which was formerly a monastery. The choice of rooms ranges from rock-bottom bunk-bed dorms or private rooms. There is also a disco for the youthful guests.
Kerkstraat 136-138
tel. +31 20 622 0687.
www.hans-brinker.com
Hotel Hegra is a budgeted 17th-century canal house with [...]
Some of the most awaited events of Amsterdam
Queen’s Day (Koninginnedag)
Celebrated on April 30, this celebration of the Dutch monarch’s birthday is actually Queen Juliana’s birthday, now adopted by the reigning Queen Beatrix. The city is full of stalls, parades, platoons of party boats on the canals, dancing in the streets, and an all-night party on April 29th.
Open Garden Days are celebrated in [...]
Baptists gather in Amsterdam to celebrate 400 years of their foundation
Baptists in Amsterdam started their movement back in 1609 when John Smyth and Thomas Helwys left persecution in England in search of the freedom to worship God according to their conscience. With just a handful of followers, they began with meetings in the backroom of a bakery.
That was about 400 years ago and now the [...]
Toughbooks to aid Amsterdam firefighters
Alpine Software, a software development company, has worked closely with the Amsterdam fire department and has managed to develop a new technology to aid the firefighters in ensuring safety of the residents.
This new technology provides the firefighters with Toughbooks — heavy-duty laptops equipped with Red Alert software purchased with a $118,000 grant from the Federal [...]
Enjoy the performances at Vondelpark Open Air Theatre
With around 10 million visitors each year, Vondelpark is the largest and the most famous city park in Amsterdam. The park was launched in 1865 as a horseback riding and strolling park named Nieuwe Park. The name Vondelpark was adopted in 1867 when a statue of Dutch poet Joost van den Vondel was situated into [...]