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Amsterdam is the capital, and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the south of the province North Holland. The historical centre is renowned for its concentric canals, largely built during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. Amsterdam is noted for many outstanding museums, including the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum, and the Rembrandt House Museum.The Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings and drawings in the world. Anne Frank House is also a popular tourist attraction.

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5 Places to Drink Cheap in Amsterdam

November 28th, 2008 · No Comments

There’s a popular saying that Amsterdam is where you go to party and thus, it is no surprise that there are numerous places where you can drop by for your favorite drink - at equally tasty prices of course. But where to go? There’s so much on offer! Many tourists end up in the areas of Leidseplein or Rembrandtsplein, these are one of the more «touristy» parts of the city. They are still great places, but if you really want to visit a local place where the Dutch go to drink, you should try to find a place a bit off the beaten track.

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Experience Amsterdam History With an Amsterdam Canal Cruise

November 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

The city of Amsterdam has lost half of its waterways to build more streets, buildings, and parking spaces. However, it is still known as the most watery city as canals and harbours are all over the city. You can get an Amsterdam Canal Cruise and get a taste of history.

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Amsterdam is a Place Full of Christmas Spirit

November 1st, 2008 · No Comments

If you and your family are thinking of another place to spend Christmas, you may consider spending Christmas in Amsterdam.

During the Christmas season, you may want to enjoy the outdoors as well and see other beautiful sites and the rich culture of the people of Amsterdam. In other places, you can’t really stay outside for long because of the cold weather. All the snow and the cold wind will just make you come back inside of the house

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Hard to Find, Low-cost Accommodation in Amsterdam

October 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

When it comes to Amsterdam, expense if not everything is a very important factor. Everything from a vessel fare for a tour on the canals and a cycle rent to the price of a hamburger may shock a new visitor but there are ways to avoid disappointment.

Accommodation always stands at the top of list of expenditures and cutting it can have a great effect on the total cost a trip especially in a city like Amsterdam which is notorious for its expensive hotels. Here are some of best yet low cost hotels in Amsterdam to make the most economies stay for your money.

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Five Best Hotels in Amsterdam

October 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Located in the west of the country, Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Accommodating around 750000 citizens makes it the largest city in the country. Having a wealth of historic sites and lots of museums and art galleries, Amsterdam attracts 4.5 million tourists each year roughly 6 times its population.

If you are planning on a trip to Amsterdam keep in mind that it is a very expensive city, in fact it is the fourteenth expensive city in the world right after Vienna and Stockholm, but this does not mean that one should either refrain himself or spend a lot. Listed here is a list of 5 carefully selected luxury hotels which not only bring comfort but are within a reasonable price range.

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