With its polders, windmills, and canal-crossed cities of Amsterdam and Delft, this picturesque country (also called Holland by some) is like no other in Europe. Definitely worth going Dutch!

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Why Amsterdam is one of Europe´s most welcoming to gay/LGBTQ+ travelers

SolStock Depending on where you go, travelling while LGBT+ can be a challenge, particularly if you're with a same-sex partner and/or if you are visibly queer. Sadly, there are still many countries where being gay is still considered a crime, and even in some areas where it's legal there is always the risk of being harassed or even attacked simply for your sexual orientation or gender. Nobody wants to feel threatened, especially on a holiday where you are simply trying to have a good time,…

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7 excellent Amsterdam lodgings in various price ranges

  Bunk Hotel As you'd expect, one of Europe's most tourist-popular cities offers a wide and high-quality range of accommodations, from low-budget to very high-end indeed. And our team has put together a varied selection of Dutch treats based on social media and other customer reviews and ratings, blogger picks, and hospitality standards (and all, by the way, include high-speed WiFi in your rate), our team follows a specific research module keeping all reviews in a single platform.   read…

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Amsterdam cited in 'Using Astrology to Plan Travel this Holiday Season'

fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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  • Wissam Al Khoury June 9, 2026 at 2:36pm
    I haven´t been back to Amsterdam in too long, but enjoyed reading this CN Traveler guide to the city for World Pride starting in just over a couple of weeks! https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-queer-guide-to-amsterdam-where-t...
    A Queer Guide to Amsterdam: Where to Eat, Stay, and Play for WorldPride 2026
    The Dutch capital is hosting this year's WorldPride festivities. Here's how to eat, stay, and play—the gay way—in Amsterdam.
  • Paul Varmuza March 26, 2026 at 7:53pm
    This is one of the few major cities I have yet to visit here - looks very appealing indeed! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-utrecht-n...
    The top things to do in Utrecht, the Netherlands - Lonely Planet
    With historic canals, a lively student vibe and fabulous castles, this Dutch city is a complete charmer. These are the best things to do in Utrecht.
  • José Balido March 25, 2026 at 8:29am
    Peak tulip peeping season runs the second week in April till early May, and here´s an updated guide on where and how to peep at them: https://www.travelandleisure.com/how-to-see-the-tulips-in-the-nethe...
  • Joseba Basabe December 7, 2025 at 9:39am
    I can´t say I´m surprised that the Netherlands tops the list of safest countries to visit in 2026 https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/2025/10/23/safest-countries-ci...
  • Maria de los Angeles December 6, 2025 at 5:04pm
    Not only is the Netherlands home to Europe´s best city break for 2025 according to Time Out Worldwide, but said city break isn´t Amsterdam! https://www.timeout.com/news/this-is-the-best-european-city-break-f...
    This is the best European city break for 2025, according to Time Out
    A brand new cultural centre and a jacuzzi boat? Sign us up
  • Dave Acton December 21, 2024 at 12:57pm
    Looks like the campaign against "nuisance tourism" in Amsterdam is starting to work? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/11/amsterdam-welcomes-de...
    Amsterdam welcomes decline of nuisance tourism after ‘stay away’ drive
    Some locals say number of stag party-type visitors is down after campaign targeting young Britons
  • María José April 6, 2024 at 9:40am
    I've been to see the tulips in spring, and it´s delightful:https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240330-a-local-experts-guide-t...
    A local expert's guide to seeing the most beautiful tulips in the Netherlands
    Nienke Panis-Ringersma has made a career out of following the region's famous blooms. Here are her favourite ways to experience the season, from road…
  • Riccardo R October 3, 2023 at 8:06pm
    UNESCO several weeks ago announced 42 new World Heritage Sites, and one of them was an 18th century planetarium in the town of Franeker, in the northern Friesland province: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1683
    Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker
    Built between 1774 and 1781, this property is a moving mechanical scale model of the solar system as it was known at the time. Conceived and built by…
  • Jordan Simon April 24, 2023 at 4:39pm
    Amsterdam is of course celebrated for its canals, but as a regular reader of Travel+Leisure I was intrigued to learn of a storybook village called Giethoorn that makes a great day trip from A'damm and is also known for its adorable little canals. Some might argue it's just this side of twee, but no matter - it's irresistible! https://www.travelandleisure.com/giethoorn-venice-of-the-netherland...
    This Storybook Village Is Called the 'Venice of the Netherlands' — and It's the Perfect Day Trip Fr…
    Here's how to plan the perfect trip to the small town of Giethoorn in the Netherlands, including where to stay, what to do, and where to eat.
  • David Lawrence April 28, 2012 at 3:34pm

    Radio says that the court in Holland has backed up the new law to prevent tourists from buying grass in The Netherlands. U think this will backfire on Holland?

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