One of Europe's most atmospheric cities has for good reason long been a visitor favourite. And apart from roaming its cobblestones and canals, here are ten of the best things you shouldn't miss while visiting the "Venice of the north" for an Amsterdam good time!
Cruise the Canals
There are quite a few cruise operators that will take you on a float of around an hour to an hour and a half through a number of the 165 famous canals of Amsterdam, either by day or night. Som
At some point when you're approaching your plane you've surely wondered to yourself why the wings are curved, no? This design feature is called a winglet (also known as a wingtip device), and it's there not just to look cool but for an important purpose: to maximise aerodynamic efficiency. Interested in learning more? Read on!
If you're an aviation geek, you know that airplanes stay in the air thanks to the interaction of four types of physical phenomena:
Thrust - that related to the tractio
At some point when you're approaching your plane you've surely wondered to yourself why the wings are curved, no? This design feature is called a winglet (also known as a wingtip device), and it's there not just to look cool but for an important purpose: to maximise aerodynamic efficiency. Interested in learning more? Read on!
If you're an aviation geek, you know that airplanes stay in the air thanks to the interaction of four types of physical phenomena:
Thrust - that related to the traction gen
"Nature's Grace" along the Maine Sculpture Trail. Photo by Alan Stubbs
Some people are traipsing through lovely landscapes as others explore history from days of North America's earliest tribal peoples to the present. Avid birders use binoculars to spot colorful feathered friends in flight while canoers and kayakers dip paddles into the water. At the end of the day, many of these visitors to Panama City, Florida, belly up to an oyster bar to enjoy freshly shucked bivalves prepared in a variety
In terms of epic journeys, you’re not going to get much bigger than road tripping around the land Down Under. This huge landmass has more differing landscapes and areas of natural beauty than perhaps anywhere else in the world, from stunning beaches, lush rainforests, the red centre, Uluru, and massive cosmopolitan cities, all with a laid-back vibe and rich culture to explore.
Of course, with any journey of this size, you need to know a little about what you’re getting yourself into before yo
Have you dreamed of picking up a 9 seater car hire UK and going with your family and pets on a big road trip around the country? It would be a unique experience, but you are probably worried that not every hotel is ready to welcome your favorite dog or kitten.
However, don't despair! The British like to travel with their pets. Therefore, most hotels - from the simplest apartments in the capital, to elegant palaces with gardens located in the suburbs of London - welcome both four-legged guests a
Ah, packing and unpacking - a not-fun but completely necessary evil we must endure in order to go enjoy the pleasures of travel. But at least there are a few techniques out there which will help you maximise your packing efficiency and minimise the time you need to spend on this chore. In interviewing packing experts over the years, our editors have gleaned some pointers that make this admittedly somewhat tedious process as painless as it can possibly be, and is even likely to enhanc
More and more of us are traveling with our beloved pets, and fortunately the Brtis are big animal lovers. And if you rent a car and go on a road trip around England, with your family and pets, you have a good number of options, as most accommodations - from the simplest flats to elegant palaces with gardens do welcome both four-legged guests.On the upper end of the scale, here are a half dozen outstanding luxury properties which do:
At this 93-room neoclassical property at the
As the cooler weather arrives, at least cooler by southern California standards, our Wine Council gathered to taste California wines from the Napa, Salinas, and Sonoma valleys. Our first two, a brut rosé and a Chardonnay, were from Windsor Vineyards. Established in Marin County by Rodney Stone in 1959, he moved it to Windsor in Sonoma in 1962. Strong began customizing the wine labels for his customers who reserved their favorite Windsor Vineyards wine. After that, the customized labels took
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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 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 ma
Wandering the hilly, narrow cobblestone streets in our home base of Montalcino, a medieval city of interlocking passageways, steps, and alleyways curving around and through and behind and beyond the main square, I reminded myself I was walking through history spanning eight hundred years.
Stopping for lunch, I ordered a glass of the house wine. A bottle arrived at the table. When I protested, I was told to drink what I wanted and I would be charged accordingly. Not a bad system, I thought.
Later,
Fishing is a very sui generis kind of pursuit, whose appeal for many lies more in the serenity and relaxation of being in the great outdoors, alone or with friends/family - though others also introduce a sense of competition, like who can catch more fish. Either way, those casting about (ahem) to get started fishing could use a little guidance, so here goes:
First off, you'll need to apply for a fishing license - generally at the state or provincial
With many people yearning to travel again, now is the perfect time to reunite with various friends and family by traveling together. Our lists are full of people with whom we want to reconnect, and taking a mini-vacation or a two-day getaway is a great way to strengthen those relationships. I was lucky to spend a couple of days with my fellow travel-writer friends in Orange County hosted by Visit Newport Beach and Travel Costa Mesa.
Newport Harbor Tour
Our first adventure in “the O.C.” was a t
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Maybe, like more and more travellers these days, you just can’t bear to part with your furry friend for more than a day or two. Maybe Max dreams of practicing his Spanish bark. Or Patches wants to become a jet-setting Instagram influencer. Or all of the above. The good news is that travelling with your non-human family member(s) today is easier than ever, and you’re all but guaranteed the trip of your life. And, it goes without saying, priceless pics for your feed.
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No doubt about it, the third-largest largest Scottish city (pop. 197,000) is built to last. Unlike others in Scotland where the usual building material is sandstone, Aberdeen is made of sterner stuff; locally quarried grey granite. Just walk along Union Street (aka the Granite Mile) and admire the imposing façades. Then wait for the magic moment when the sun comes out (no, it doesn’t always rain here) and the granite sparkles and turns to silver bec
Whatever hobby, pursuit or pastime you enjoy, it’s possible there’s a voyage that will let you combine it with the pleasures of cruising. From food to fashion, music to mystery, the offerings are as varied as the destinations which are included on ship itineraries.
An Internet search for cruises that interest you may turn up one or more alternatives. While cruise lines are gradually beginning to return to normal services, it’s necessary to check what sailings are being offered, and
Many visitors to one of the USA's most historic states tend to stick close to its Atlantic Ocean coast, because of course there's a lot to love about destinations like Boston and Cape Cod to its south. But there's an entire state's worth of equally scenic and historic treasures stretching some 124 miles (just over 200 kilometres) west to the New York State border (a bit over a two-hour nonstop drive) - and it makes for a great overnight or several-day excursion from "Beantown"
When booking flights, most of us look to save as much money as we can. But if you're looking to book cheap air tickets, you need to understand the various factors that influence the cost of fares.
Flight Distance
The logical rule of thumb is that the greater the distance, the higher the ticket prices. Thus we conclude airplane ticket prices are directly proportional to the distance covered. But though distance is an essential factor, it's not the only one - the relative popul
MrbluejeansPtThis archipelago just over 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) out in the Atlantic Ocean is Portugal‘s answer to Hawaii or Spain‘s Canary Islands. Each has similarities to the others but also some very different aspects, so here's a rundown of this nifty nine have to offer:
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At 759km² (293 square mi.) and with a population of some 140,000, the Azores' largest and most populous island is home to a spectacular volcanic but verdant landscape including to
If you're thinking about going on a sun-splashed holiday with your family or significant other, then choosing the destination of St Paul’s Bay - San Pawl il-Bahar in Maltese - is a fantastic option (named, by the way, because tradition has it that the biblical St. Paul was shipwrecked here on a journey from Caesarea to Rome). Just a half-hour drive southeast from Malta's capital Valletta, this town's normal population of just over 23,000 more than doubles, to around 60,000 in sum
