The problems with Venice sinking and flooding are well known and publicised. The same problems exist for Amsterdam. On the train…

Stolperstein or stumbling stones are little plaques in cobblestone streets, and are now found all over Europe. They commemorate the last…

Amsterdam has been known for it’s flowers for centuries, and there were flower markets to be seen, but we were surprised…

We walked the canals of Amsterdam, mesmerised by the view, imagining the life style from centuries ago that lead to the…

People have always lived in boats at Amsterdam, but after World War II when housing was at premium, it became extremely…

The cars might have killed Paris, but the bikes have killed Amsterdam. Maybe it’s all the people and not the bikes.…

Amsterdam-Noord lies across the north side of the Noordzeekanaal. Historically, it is almost as old as Amsterdam itself, but has a…

The weather was fine on Monday afternoon, so it seemed like a perfect time for going out for a canal cruise.…

We caught the early morning train from Berlin down to Amsterdam, arriving before lunch on Monday morning. Our accommodation was a…