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Rental Amsterdam Apartments
The scuttle of Amsterdam visitors hit the highest point now a day. To take pleasure of the city better and to be away from the cramped hotels short stay apartment is the best option. These apartments provide more freedom and choice. These apartments might be relatively pricey but provides complete privacy and independent space [...]
‘OV Chipkaart ticket’ getting effectual as new public transport ticket in Amsterdam
The electronic smart card system ‘OV chipkaart’ is going to roll out around Netherlands and becoming the new national public transport ticket. The old ‘Strippenkaart’ is set to be replaced from 3rd of June with OV Chipkaart. This ticket will be will be accessible for all the public transport trains, metros, buses and trams. ‘Ov [...]
Want some beach fun in Amsterdam?
Though Amsterdam is known more for its canal tours, it does not mean that it cannot give you the luxury of getting a fine tan along with the beach fun. Some of the waterside locales, some replete with sand and wave, to provide you with the beach fun are:
Strand West – 80
This expansive beach is [...]
Five places not to be missed in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful, clean and safe cities of the world. It is a city of canals, architecture, museums, concerts and exhibitions. There are numerable places to visit in Amsterdam and uncountable activities to do in the city, but some of my favorite places to visit in Amsterdam are:
Dam Square and Royal [...]
Planning a business in Amsterdam? Some cool tips to help you out
The concept of global village is in and Amsterdam being the financial capital of The Netherlands as well as the major money centre in Europe, you may be willing to expand your business in the city. Here are some tips which might help you in getting into some meaty deals with the Dutch people in [...]
Best places to relax in Amsterdam
It is always a heavenly experience to get a relaxing massage after a hectic day tour around the city. Though, Amsterdam is not particularly famous for its relaxing attractions, the city has several top-class massage centers and spas that offer a wide range of treatments. Some of the best massage centers in Amsterdam are:
Located near [...]
Congress of Families V to be web-cast live on internet
Being the first Congress to be web-cast live on the Internet with video and audio coverage of both plenary sessions and panel discussions in the main hall, the World Congress of Families V will open in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Monday, August 10, and will run through August 12. World Congress of Families V marks [...]
Getting to know about Amsterdam Central
Amsterdam Centraal is the central station of Amsterdam. The station being one of the main railway hubs of the Netherlands, is used by approximately 150,000 passengers a day, besides the transferring passengers. Designed by Pierre Cuypers and A. L. van Gendt, this station is also the starting point of Amsterdam Metro lines 51, 53, and [...]
Jordaan in Amsterdam – Rising from ashes & reaching the stars
Every large city has at least one neighborhood area which is now very posh and expensive but has a history of poverty and collapse. The Jordaan in Amsterdam is one such trendy, clean and safe residential neighborhood which was one of the poorest and most run down in the city as recently as the 1970s.
The [...]
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 [...]