Destination: Amsterdam

Amsterdam windmills

Amsterdam Attractions and Things to Do: Many people think of Amsterdam as the capital of the Netherlands, but the actual seat of the government is at Den Haag. Nevertheless, Amsterdam is the largest city in the Netherlands and as far as tourism is concerned it is also the most visited, with over 3.5 million visitors a year beginning their Netherlands vacation in this city. Amsterdam has more than 750,000 residents and just as many bikes, if not more. There are 175 different nationalities … [Read more...]

Hop-on and Hop-off Amsterdam’s Canals

Amsterdam Canal Tour..

Sightseeing on Amsterdam's waterways is the best way to explore the city: Amsterdam's extensive canal network makes it possible to get around the city by canal and there are many operators offering canal tours. However, Amsterdam's canals and waterways offer more than a means of transportation.  Along the waterways are many magnificent buildings and charming bridges that make up some of the city's long and rich history.  Many of the city's main sightseeing attractions are along the … [Read more...]

Amsterdam’s Canals – "Venice of the North"

Amsterdam Canal Apartments

Amsterdam Canals are a great way to get around on any Amsterdam Vacation: Amsterdam is a city of canals and its network of canals has earned it the title of "Venice of the North". On any Amsterdam vacation, one of the must-do things is to go on a canal boat tour. If you're on a Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise, this is one of the Amsterdam sightseeing tours you'll most likely be taken on. After breakfast, we are transferred by coach to the canal boat mooring. There are some 150 … [Read more...]