Discover the more intimate side of Paris on a Canal Cruise: Everyone knows the River Seine and most visitors to Paris would no doubt have taken a Seine river cruise and enjoyed the sights of Paris from the river. But Paris also has three other waterways - canals that were built on the orders of Napoleon I. Like many European towns and cities, the canals and waterways were a means for the commercial transportation of goods and people before the advent of rail. These days, many are used by … [Read more...]
Destination: Amsterdam
January 16, 2010 by
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
January 14, 2010 by
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...]