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It is a banner year for Amsterdam as the city celebrates and commemorates a number of its monuments, museums and neighborhoods. One such celebration is 24H Amsterdam, a series of five events happening throughout 2013 that explore the various neighborhoods...
Read more Amsterdam is a city that has so many different things you can do that it can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you only have a few days to see the city. When traveling it is not always necessary to...
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There's a very special liquor store in Amsterdam across from the Anne Frank House. I wanted to write about it earlier, but couldn't locate the spelling of its name. Also, it has the street address from...
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After an emotional visit to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, you are likely to become what we call, verklempt. Climbing up to the attic where the Holocaust victim hid for months on end inspires no joke claustrophobia. As one...
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It's clear from every little detail at KLM's Crown Lounge at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, that this is no ordinary first class lounge. It's an experience! The Crown Lounge is available to all...
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Amsterdam has carved out a "red-light" district where prostitution is not only legal, but tolerated. I also had a delicious gourmet dinner at Restaurant Anna in the district. After dinner, I figured I'd wander around...
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I thought I would write an interesting story about the "coffeeshops" of Amsterdam, where they legally sell pot. As it happened, the very first licensed coffeeshop in the city -- Rusland -- was across the street from my hotel. I...
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Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport will spoil you for all other airports. Its travel, relaxation, shopping and VIP facilities really take the wear and tear out of traveling.First of all, the commuter train station is underneath the airport, along...
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My brother was quite a world traveler and is still a dedicated foodie. Hearing that I had booked a week’s tour of the Netherlands and Belgium, he urged me, “When you go to Belgium, try the...
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I’m beginning to regret railing against modern art museums that look like barns - boxy, bare and bald. At least the warehouse look doesn’t compete with the art it houses.Granted, the days when art treasure houses...
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