Articles Index
Arti et Amicitiae - Art Society & Exhibits
Arti et Amicitiae is an art society whose public exhibits are housed in a monumental canal house on the Rokin.
Nationaal Brilmuseum - National Glasses Museum
The National Glasses Museum, located in the fashionable 9 Straatjes (Streets) district in Amsterdam, is a small but fun spectacle-filled museum.
Poezenboot (Cat Boat) - A Cat Shelter in a Houseboat
This water-borne cat shelter is located in a houseboat on a historic canal in Amsterdam Center.
EYE Film Institute
The EYE Film Institute is bound to impress with its phenomenal architecture, four screening rooms, marvelous exhibits and a basement full of nifty activities.
Magna Plaza
The neo-Gothic stunner just west of Dam Square is home to an upscale department store.
Amersfoort Travel
Find tourist information for a day trip to Amersfoort, a city in Utrecht province that entices visitors with one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in the Netherlands.
Visitor's Information for Keukenhof 2012
Want to visit the tulip (and other bulb blower) fields at Keukenhof in 2012? Find the most up-to-date visitor's information for the annual season here.
Day Trip to Marken, North Holland
The former island of Marken, now a peninsula, is famous for the distinctive folk practices it developed over the centuries, isolated from the the Dutch mainland.
Day Trip to Rotterdam, Port City Extraordinaire
Take a day trip to Rotterdam, world-famous as a major port city but also renowned for its art and cultural institutions, its radical modern architecture, and its multicultural vibe.
Neighborhoods of Amsterdam: Eastern Docklands
Outside the tourist crowds of Amsterdam Center, the Eastern Docklands harbor top attractions, fine restaurants, deluxe accommodations and more in this northeastern nook of the city.
Neighborhoods of Amsterdam: The Plantage
The Plantage neighborhood (Plantagebuurt) in Amsterdam is rich with culture and family-oriented activities, from Artis Zoo to the monuments of the former Jewish Quarter.
Tassenmuseum Hendrikje - Hendrikje Purse Museum
The Tassenmuseum is the only museum in Europe to boast such breadth, depth and sheer quantity in its permanent collection of 4,000 purses.
Amsterdam Store Profile: Mono
Just west of Central Station, Mono specializes in fashionable accessories in beautiful textiles - produced in a fair and ethical work environment.
Neighborhoods of Amsterdam: Amsterdam North
Amsterdam Noord (North) is the seldom-visited district of Amsterdam north of the IJ River, with plenty of art, architecture, culture and cuisine to offer.
Neighborhoods of Amsterdam: The Jordaan
The Jordaan area of Amsterdam attracts visitors its bevvy of art studios, independent shops and boutiques, unique restaurants and more.
The Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter
The 17th-century Portuguese Synagogue survived World War II unscathed, and stands as one of the oldest and most iconic monuments of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter.
Dutch Maritime Museum (Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum)
The Dutch Maritime Museum (Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum) explores the effect of the sea on Dutch history and culture with interactive exhibits for the whole family.
Nieuwe Kerk (New Church)
A profile of the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), a medieval Gothic church that now serves as a popular exhibition space.
He Hua Buddhist Temple
The jewel of Amsterdam Chinatown is this Buddhist temple with its traditional Chinese palace-style architecture.
Museumnacht in Amsterdam: Museum-Hop Until 2 a.m. on 'Museum Night' in November
Discover one of Amsterdam's most unique annual events: Museumnacht, or "Museum Night." This Saturday night in November offers visitors a peek at more than 40 Amsterdam museums in ways (and during hours) they've never seen them before.
Day Trip to Nijmegen, the Netherlands' Oldest City
More than 2000 years of history attract tourists to Nijmegen, the most populous city in the eastern province of Gelderland.
Stedelijk Museum
The Stedelijk Museum is The Netherlands' own MoMA or Centre Pompidou: a world-class museum of modern and contemporary art, located on the Museumplein, in Amsterdam's culturally rich Museum Quarter.
Day Trip to Leiden, South Holland
Leiden calls itself the "city of discoveries", and there's indeed plenty for visitors to discover: some 20 museums, several historic churches, a variety of world cuisines, and more.
Day Trip to Maastricht
Maastricht, the southernmost city in the Netherlands, has an international ambiance, a slew of upscale shops and restaurants, and first-rate museums and other cultural attractions.
Guide to De Pijp Neighborhood in Amsterdam
A former working-class area just south of the main canal belt, De Pijp neighborhood in Amsterdam has a multi-cultural vibe, the city's biggest outdoor market and a selection of dining options that covers the globe.