There are many quaint, historic towns in the countryside around Amsterdam. Many of them can trace their roots back to the 16th century whilst…
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Things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is my home and my favourite city in the world. I vividly remember the first time I visited Amsterdam in the early 1990’s:…
Plane views: Amsterdam
Amsterdam from a plane window. It’s a view I’ve always wanted to capture on camera but the chances of flying directly across the centre…
The Dutch winter frenzy
It’s that time of the year again, when the thermometer hanging outside my window shows a lower reading than the display on my freezer….
Things to do on a layover at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The man sitting next to me on the plane looked a bit flustered. We were about to land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol when he…
High wine at The Dylan Amsterdam
High tea is a centuries-old English tradition of late-afternoon delights: a cup of freshly-brewed tea accompanied by a selection of pastries and bite-sized sandwiches….
Plane views: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (airport code: AMS) is the main international gateway to the Netherlands and a major air hub in Europe. Schiphol (pronounced ‘skip-hol’)…
De Haar Castle – straight out of a fairy tale!
De Haar Castle is one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. Situated about a 30-minute drive south of Amsterdam, this…
How well do you know your city?
It’s funny how a moment of boredom can somehow become an eye-opening experience. I was sitting in a plane on my way back from…
