Happy Queen's Day -- See Photos of the Party!
Wednesday April 30, 2008
It's finally here -- today is Koninginnedag! If you're not here celebrating with us, take a peek at how Amsterdam commemorates the rowdiest holiday of the Dutch calendar. I'll have ... Read More
Queen's Day Dos and Don'ts
Sunday April 20, 2008
If you're in Amsterdam on Queen's Day, there's no doubt you're in for a good time. April 30 marks the biggest celebration of the year in the city (and the ... Read More
What Is Queen's Day?
Tuesday April 15, 2008
New Orleans has Mardi Gras. Munich serves up Oktoberfest. Pamplona parties with bulls. When it comes to the world's best parties, Amsterdam holds its own special spot with Queen's Day.
This ... Read More
Only in Amsterdam: Squatters Attempt to Takeover Rijksmuseum
Friday April 11, 2008
I've seen my fair share of demonstrations in Amsterdam, from anti-war and political protests to gatherings of local students angry about too many hours of school. But never did I ... Read More
Heated or Covered Café Terraces in Amsterdam
Tuesday April 8, 2008
To say the weather in Amsterdam is unpredictable is an understatement. Last week it was truly minute-by-minute, with sunny skies suddenly giving way to short-lived bouts of tiny hail or ... Read More
Restaurant Review: Puccini
Thursday April 3, 2008
Duck out of those infamous unexpected Amsterdam rain showers for breakfast, lunch or a coffee at Puccini, which serves simple, tasty food at reasonable prices. The people-watching from the sidewalk ... Read More
Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Month at Amsterdam's WWII Sights
Tuesday April 1, 2008
April is Holocaust Remembrance Month. If you visit Amsterdam during this time, you may want to explore one of the eye-opening museums that illustrate how Amsterdammers and the Dutch were ... Read More