Amsterdam: travel articles

Ever wondered why the Dutch love to celebrate the 27th of April? Not only is it dedicated to celebrating the birth date of their current King, it is also an excuse to go out in the...

Covering an area of around one square kilometre, bounded to the east by the Prinsengracht canal and to the west by the Lijnbaansgracht canal, the Jordaan is THE picture-postcard landscape...

Regarded as the most important and colourful celebration in the country, King's Day is a must-see event that brings together hundreds of thousands of participants every year. Organised...

As the historic centre of Amsterdam is quite small, the Dutch capital can easily be visited over a weekend. By bike, on foot or by boat, you can see the monuments and major museums...

The war against over-tourism and its excesses continues in Amsterdam. While the city has already taken a number of measures to protect the city and its quality of life, it is continuing...

In the Dutch capital, the "Marry an Amsterdammer" concept offers people the chance to marry a Dutchman for a day and visit the city on their honeymoon. This unusual initiative, inspired...

Copenhagen may be Europe's cycling capital, but Amsterdam is not far behind. With 400 km of cycle paths, the Dutch are fervent bike users, and so are visiting travellers! Getting around...

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is facing a major challenge: how to protect its cultural heritage and preserve the quality of life of its inhabitants in the face of the...

We go to Amsterdam for its charming little canals spanned by cute little bridges, for its houses that look like they were made out of gingerbread and for its museums overflowing with...

Between transport, accommodation, food... the price of a stay in Amsterdam can quickly soar. Although it's well worth visiting (as many times as possible), the capital of the Netherlands...