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

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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 cri

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7 excellent Amsterdam lodgings in various price ranges

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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 s

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A Reason to Celebrate: Eastern Scheldt Lobster Season in Zeeland

The beginning of spring sees the start of each year's Eastern Scheldt lobster season in the southernnmost province of The Netherlands -- Zeeland. This world-famours lobster -- as well as the region's bounty of oysters, other crustaceans and fish from

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Maastricht - venerable old city, cool youthful vibe

The Netherlands' southernmost city, right on the border with Belgium, also lays claim to being the country's oldest, dating back to ancient Roman times, centuries BC. And more recently, in the 1990s, Maastricht (pop. 122,000) became known worldwide a

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Best souvenir shopping in the Netherlands

Whether or not they're shoppers, most travelers love quality mementos of their trips. But "quality" is key, and there are certain items that will always be worth seeking out. Paintings and other kinds of art are a prime example – whether charming wa

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Romance along the canals of Amsterdam

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Netherlands cited as one of '5 of the World's Best Countries for Solo Travel'

Travelling alone can be bliss and traveling alone might even change your entire life. If you are a wanderer and looking for an escape from your routine, solo travel is the best thing you can do. But it's important to choose the right destination.

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Tulip mania at Keukenhof in Holland

In the Netherlands province of Holland in April and early May, almost every field in is covered in brightly coloured flowers. These are the bulb flowers most often associated with spring. There are deep blue hyacinths, white and golden yellow daffod

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An Amsterdam shoutout in '10 Top Spots to Party With Your Pals in Europe'

As people start to think about fun getaways for the summer, it's worth noting that a number of key spots all across Europe draw multicultural people and gays/lesbians to unwind, let their hair down, and party their butts off, whether they're backpac

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Getting Around Amsterdam

In case you want to experience a unique adventure without the necessity of booking a lengthy vacation or holiday, then Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands is your best destination. Weekend trips to Amsterdam are gaining popularity in the Weste

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Maastricht, a treaty and a treat!

            

During a year when the European Union is commemorating the 25th anniverary of the momentous signing of the Maastricht Treaty which established the EU, no better time to take a look at this vibrant university city in the southeast Netherl

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Rotterdam a Dynamic Dutch treat

Most of us understandably think of Dutch cities as steeped in picture-postcard canals, quaint bridges, and low slung, stepped-gable houses, à la Amsterdam and Delft. But the Netherlands‘ second largest city (pop. 625,000) is a horse of a very differ

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Amsterdam as a gay travel destination

Europe's travel riches are just as impressive when it comes to gay travel, with such an amazing variety of cultures, environments, climates, and experiences – all on the most liberal continent on the planet, thanks to the encouraging social (r)evolu

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Diving into Delft

Amsterdam is justly celebrated for, among other things, its canals. But if any Netherlands canal city (and there are quite a few) can lay claim to being even more picture-postcard-perfect, it’s Delft, about an hour’s drive away. The city’s canal heri

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Hoe kunnen we u helpen om een service te bieden aan uw klanten met een handicap?

Hoe kunnen we u helpen om een service te bieden aan uw klanten met een handicap? Neem eens een kijkje op onze website om te zien wat we bieden op het moment. http://www.disabledaccessibletravel.com/dutchcontact.html voor meer informatie over toeganke

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Leiden shout-out in '10 Lesser Known Euro Cities Not to Miss'

Europe is so packed with magnificent A-list, must-visit cities like London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Prague, and so forth that hundreds more lesser-known gems all too often get overlooked. But the next time you visit the continent,

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a shoutout for the Netherlands on our blog in 'Christmas Traditions Around the World'

Christmas in the UK, where I grew up, thrives on tradition. Although conventionally described as a Christian celebration, a British Christmas has roots in ancient pagan festivals, subsequently layered with influences from around the world. In today's

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Invitation to Submit Questions re:Accessible Travel for a Seminar at the World Travel Market

Hi to everyone

 

I am presenting a seminar at the 2010 World Travel Market (London on Thursday 11th November) related to issues about the accessible travel market for the disabled.

 

In order to make this a truely interactive seminar and not a sales

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Rotterdam

Hello Netherland experts,

 

For my annual Tour de French Cuisine I need some ideas for recipes for Rotterdam. The 2010 Tour de France starts in Rotterdam on July 3rd and I cook a meal for every area/region/town that the Tour hits and I am having a ha

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

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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 an

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