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November 23, 2009
What would you trade for a trip to Amsterdam?
If you’re willing to part with something near and dear to your heart, you may be on your way to Amsterdam as the winner of a contest organized by Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions in partnership with Lloyd Hotel. »July 30, 2009
Amsterdam a ‘cesspool’? Not even close, YouTube hit shows.
In the U.S., FOX News is considered by many to be a prime distributor of fertilizer. Thus when a talking head on one of its shows referred to Amsterdam as a ‘cesspool,’ a graduate of Amsterdam’s Film Academy posted a video reply to YouTube.
Statistics included… »
May 15, 2009
Dalai Lama to visit Netherlands
Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, will soon visit the Netherlands. Naturally, the Chinese government — always a bundle of pleasure and joy — is upset, and has already warned the Dutch government of possible consequences.
But what do Amsterdam’s Chinese residents think of the upcoming visit? Radio Netherlands reports… »
June 10, 2008
Why the Dutch wear orangeEver wonder why the Dutch are fond of the color orange? »
June 5, 2008
Amsterdam Tourist Information Search Engine
As we want to provide you with as much information about Amsterdam as possible we have added a Google-powered custom search engine that returns results not just from DutchAmsterdam.nl, but also from a selection of other Amsterdam tourist information websites. »June 4, 2008
How will the July 1, 2008 smoking ban affect Amsterdam’s coffee shops?
On July 1, 2008, a smoking ban will come into effect in all horeca (hotel, restaurant, and catering) businesses in the Netherlands. Will the smoking ban make it illegal to light up in an Amsterdam coffee shop? Yes and no. Among other things, it depends on what you want to smoke. Read on. You may be surprised. »May 28, 2008
Amsterdam delicacy: HerringHerring is Holland’s national snack: If you’ve never tasted fresh herring you don’t know what you’re missing. »
April 21, 2008
Queen’s Day Reminder: April 30Queen’s Day is Amsterdam’s alternative to carnival. Here are some tips on how and where to celebrate it. »
March 19, 2008
Some Amsterdam currency exchange outlets refuse to exchange dollarsThe U.S. dollar’s value is dropping so fast against the euro that small currency outlets in Amsterdam are turning away tourists seeking to sell their dollars for local money while on vacation in the Netherlands. »
March 16, 2008
The true story behind Amsterdam’s SchreierstorenMany tourist guides incorrectly translate the name of Amsterdam’s oldest tower as “Weeper’s Tower.” We’ll tell you why, and we’ll also tell you why they are wrong. »
March 14, 2008
Vondelpark — the rules (and you won’t believe why dog owners are upset…)The Vondelpark in Amsterdam is Holland’s most famous and most popular park. Among the rules for this busy park: no nude sunbathing. But you won’t believe what is allowed…. »
January 11, 2008
The story behind the Old Amsterdam cheese commercialOne of Holland’s favorite TV commercials is a 30-seconds spot for Old Amsterdam cheese — showing black-and-white film clips of Amsterdam, accompanied by a nostalgic song. Here’s the story behind it… »
January 9, 2008
Consumer Alert: Taxi Rank at Amsterdam Central Station referred to as Gaza StripLocals refer to the taxi rank at Amsterdam Central Station as the ‘Gaza Strip’ — an indication of the boorish behavior of many unsavory taxi drivers found at that location. »
December 19, 2007
The BIBOP LawAmsterdam’s recent efforts to curtail coffee shops, clean up its Red Light District, and even fight the Hell’s Angels, are aided by the so-called BIBOB law, which went into effect on June 1, 2003. »
August 16, 2007
Now You See Them… Now You Don’t…Safety inspectors have taken the buses of City Sightseeing tours off the street of Amsterdam. »
July 25, 2007
Top Amsterdam Tourist Guide BooksView and vote: a listing of the top-rated Amsterdam tourist guide books. »
Top Tourist Attractions in Amsterdam — Vote
What is your favorite tourist attraction in Amsterdam. Vote here… »
June 2, 2007
Expected… 4000 nude people + one fully dressed photographer: Spencer Tunick in AmsterdamThis Sunday, 4.000 nude people will grace as-of-yet secret locations in downtown Amsterdam for an art project by renowned photographer Spencer Tunick. »
June 1, 2007
Rotterdam closes nearly half of its coffeeshopsThe city cites their proximity to schools and the increase in use of soft drugs amongst underaged school children as the main reasons behind closing 27 of its 62 coffeeshops. »
May 29, 2007
Dogs, dogs, and more dogsIf you have ever been to Amsterdam you know that dogs cannot read. Neither can most of their owners. »
May 26, 2007
Tada! Amsterdam houseboats to be connected to… sewers.Houseboats in Amsterdam have long been connected to phone lines, fresh water supply, cable television and broadband internet. Lo and behold! Soon they will also be connected to the city’s sewer system. »
May 24, 2007
The view from Coffeeshop De Tweede KamerA coffeeshop in Amsterdam. A joint. A pair of well-shaped legs. Here’s what happened. »
May 20, 2007
Lions, Elephants, Pinguins and Zebras in AmsterdamLions, Elephants, Pinguins and Zebras… Amsterdam hosts an open air exhibition of Steve Bloom’s life-size photographs of animals in the wild. »
May 18, 2007
Amsterdam in 3DUsers of Google Earth can now view Amsterdam in 3D. »
May 4, 2007
Why is Amsterdam so tolerant?Dutch policies on recreational drugs, prostitution, same-sex marriage and euthanasia, are among the most liberal in the world. Amsterdam is seen as the world capital of relativism. How come? »
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