200 years ago, the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte made Amsterdam the capital of the Netherlands. (We keep our government at a safe distance -- in The Hague). 100 years ago there was a week-long party. This time around, the city's rulers forgot... picked by kissmenow 6 months ago

Spencer Tunick is coming to Amsterdam and he wants to see you naked. You and thousands of other people. (By the way, they say the XXX in the Amsterdam emblem stands for Valiant, Resolute, Compassionate: Are they sure?) picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

Upon their return home from Amsterdam many people recount colorful stories of how they ‘accidentally’ visited a coffeeshop (just like they ‘innocently stumbled into’ the infamous Red Light District).

If you don’t want to make the same mistake - or conversely, if you do - pay attention... picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

Ambitious plans for a $14.4billion USD underground city were unveiled in Amsterdam. Newspapers around Europe have been reporting on the scheme, which requires the city’s canals to be drained to allow the construction of a vast underground mixed-use complex beneath picked by wildminou 8 months ago

Electricity? Check. Fresh water? Check Phone line? Check. Cable TV? Check. Broadband internet? Check.

Let's see... did we forget anything? picked by kissmenow 1 year ago

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch interior minister wants police officials to stop using soft drugs when they are off-duty as it tarnishes the image of the force. picked by bevissimo 8 months ago

To unmask the Dutch conformist behind that anything-goes facade, I recently explored Amsterdam’s notorious Red Light district at night. “Yeah, sure,” some readers might be thinking now. But let me reassure them (and my fiancee) that this was a legitimate, journalistic assignment: penetrating the heart of sin city for evidence of Dutch guilt, or–as it turned out–innoce... read full post picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

Police in Amsterdam are complaining over new rules banning them from smoking cannabis while off duty. picked by muppet 10 months ago

Every year on April 30, the Netherlands celebrates the Queen's birthday. Amsterdam is the party center of choice, with a street and canal party that draws tourists from around the world. picked by kissmenow 1 year ago

While Amsterdam still has the highest concentration of coffeeshops in the Netherlands, and indeed in the world, during the past 12 years their number has been reduced by 33 percent. Things are about to get worse... much worse. picked by kissmenow 1 year ago

The Xtracold Ice Bar is Amsterdam’s coolest new hotspot. Think 5 to 8 degrees Celcius below zero! picked by NoKidding 2 years ago

The Netherlands — that’s Holland to most Americans — is known the world over for its progressive attitude. Dutch policies on recreational drugs, prostitution, same-sex marriage and euthanasia, are among the most liberal in the world. picked by girlofyourdreams 1 year ago

The next best thing to being in Amsterdam? See the city in 3D picked by kissmenow 1 year ago

Sex peepshows fall under the category of theatrical performance and thus pay lower value-added tax, an Amsterdam court has ruled in granting an appeal by a peepshow owner against the tax authorities. picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

... but that won't make it easier to spot them. picked by kissmenow 6 months ago

It is the only Gay Pride event in the world that takes place on the water, with over a half million onlookers on bridges, boats and water banks. With video. (Bonus: I'll be there...) picked by kissmenow 4 months ago

Could a smoking ban spell the end of Amsterdam's world famous coffee shops, where smoking cannabis is one of the main attractions? No chance, says local conservative politician and coffee shop owner Michael Veling. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Page includes some "facts" about Dimensional Travel through alternate planes of existence as well as a step by step guide to making your own dimensional travel. Sounds like a great idea for a TV show where the main characters are stuck in alternate dimensions, searching for a way home. picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago

In the mid-19th century, one Mrs Favell Mortimer set forth to write a definitive travel guide to the world. There was just one problem: she had never set foot outside her native Shropshire. This was the result.. picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

Americans are so keen to avoid an embarrassing situation where you turn up only to find that they are out that they now politely ask that you call three days before starting your journey to let them know. No? OK. In their latest anti-terrorist measure, the Department of Homeland Security have announced plans to make it compulsory for visitors from 27 countries including Australia, Japan and mos... read full post picked by pocksucket 4 months ago