Amsterdam is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of the North". The canals of Amsterdam date back to the 17th century and the "Golden Age" of the Netherlands. There’s more to the canals than meets the eye...
Category: History
The Amsterdam Series (Part 3) – “The Dark Side”
A local friend says "it's time to explore the dark side of Amsterdam". "What? The dark side"? What can that mean in Amsterdam? Trouble can't be hard to find past midnight (as in any large city) but with "red lights" and "coffee shops" already in the open, what is "the dark side"? Where is "the dark side"?
The Amsterdam Series (Part 2) – The Anne Frank House
There are a whole lot of reasons to visit Amsterdam but this should be at the top of your list. The Anne Frank House/Museum. Here it is...
The Amsterdam Series (Part 1) – Beer
Amsterdam is known as a town that likes to have a good time - drink being one of the ways to help in having a good time. With bars open virtually all day, some only open from 2am - 6am, getting a drink is not a problem. Beer and Amsterdam go hand in hand...
The Egypt Experience
Egypt is a unique desitination steeped in history and waiting for you.
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