Category: Things To Do

Virgin Vacations: Amsterdam world’s most bicycle friendly city

January 26, 2010 Bike Tour / Ride a Bicycle, News

Amsterdam is the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, says American travel agency Virgin Vacations. In its listing of “11 Most Bicycle Friendly Cities in the World,” Amsterdam ranks number one.

Small wonder. Amsterdam truly is bike heaven.

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Artis Amsterdam Zoo

November 17, 2009 Museums, Parks, The Plantage, Zoo

Founded in 1838, Artis is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands.

Guidebooks rightly refer to it one of the most pleasant city zoos around, as the whole place breathes a 19th-century garden atmosphere with winding paths, majestic trees, fascinating sculptures and monumental historical buildings.

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Vondelpark: the rules (You won’t believe why dog owners are upset)

March 14, 2008 Blog, Parks, Vondelpark

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….

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