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Good-quality but affordable places to stay are in short supply in Amsterdam – but a few quirky, characterful lodgings can be found for as little as €73 a night. Here are five of my personal favourites... read more »
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With a thriving young community, world-class restaurants and an endless supply of must-see attractions, there's so much more to Rotterdam than its famous shipping port... read more »
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Anyone coming out of Peter Greenaway’s film Nightwatching will be bursting to hop over to Amsterdam to have another look at Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch, which the film dramatises... read more »
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Fascinating history, boutiques, markets and little restaurants make for a great city break
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It’s a classic destination for backpackers and travellers on a budget, but Amsterdam can be shockingly expensive. For a city break that doesn’t break the bank, here are 20 money-saving ideas... read more »
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Forget bicycles - the boat is the easy way to get around Holland's top city destination... read more »
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Avoid the ash cloud by holidaying by train. But once you've done the obvious Eurostar destinations of Paris, Lille and Brussels, where to next? Here are five more great accessible European getaways... read more »
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It's time to look beyond the old cliches of canals and cafes - Amsterdam has changed dramatically in the last decade, and an exciting new city is emerging... read more »
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Amsterdam is a fantastic place to try cheap and tasty ethnic cuisine, with a few Dutch dishes in between. Here I suggest a few places that won't break your wallet... read more »
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A typical Dutch city, Delft is full of historical charm, pretty canals, medieval churches and lively café culture - and as an ex-resident, I know just the right places to go when you're there... read more »
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The Dutch city of Eindhoven has a wealth of art museums, design houses and buildings to explore on a weekend break... read more »
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Amsterdam's formerly grubby image has been scraped away to reveal a clean, collected, and yes, cool one underneath... read more »
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An artistic weekend in Amsterdam designed to give you a taste for continental living. And how! Prepare to lose a few clothes and inhibitions along the way...... read more »
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Amsterdam's always been a favourite for a weekend break - but Den Haag also has plenty to offer... read more »
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Holland’s notorious capital, Amsterdam, can be easily explored on foot thanks to its compact size, but for a truly exhilarating experience take to two wheels to explore it... read more »
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Navigate your way over and along the canals of Amsterdam, discover its rich history and creative edge, and work up an appetite for gastronomic indulgence... read more »
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Small but perfectly formed, Utrecht is one of the Netherlands’ oldest cities. The historic cobbled streets are bursting with churches, courtyards, canals and cycle routes... read more »
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Miles of vibrant, multicoloured fields, millions of blooms and the world’s largest flower garden... No wonder so many travellers head to the Netherlands each spring!... read more »
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