With its UNESCO-listed waterways, world-class museums, and edgy Red Light District, home to a plethora of entertainment venues and a thriving nightlife scene, Amsterdam is likely to be on your radar for a future trip to Europe. Something tourists often fail to take into account when planning a visit, however, is how crowded and expensive …

Whether it’s hiking the Inca Trail up to Machu Picchu, retracing the steps of legendary gladiators in the Roman Colosseum, or taking a scenic cruise through Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, we’re always looking to get our minds blown on vacation. Cultural experiences continue to lead travel trends worldwide, especially among U.S. travelers, who don’t …

With the war that continues to rage in Ukraine, rising crime, illegal immigration and the threat of extremism now back to haunt numerous European countries, it’s only natural that travelers would be concerned about their safety crossing the pond. Europe remains a safe destination at large, but there’s no denying that major cities like London, …

With its 94,000 miles of railways, traversing scenic landscapes, and numerous countries where border controls no longer apply, Europe is, without question, the easiest continent to explore in the world. We’re no staunch Ryanair detractors ourselves, having made use of their $10 dollar flights to Spain an unhealthy number of times before, but there’s no …

Europe is the go-to hotspot for Americans on vacation now that the continent’s border curbs have been lifted and life is back to normal. From the Atlantic shores of Portugal as far East as the Mediterranean beaches of Turkiye, it is once again awash with tourists. Though it may be difficult to track travel trends …

In another chapter of the ongoing 2022 aviation crisis, American Airlines has just announced it will temporarily pause ticket sales on flights departing Amsterdam Schiphol, at the airport’s own request. The move follows four other suspensions Stateside and the axing of multiple long-haul routes. Europe is arguably undergoing its bumpiest travel season yet, and this …

Although observing a 100 ml rule for liquids and removing electronics from bags ahead of security screening at airports have become almost instinctive for travelers, new technology being trialed at some airports could soon allow these rules to be scrapped for good. While younger travelers may not be aware there was a time they were …

Although it might be famous for its smoke-filled coffeeshops, Amsterdam has so much more to offer. There is something here for everyone; foodies, history buffs, nature lovers, and art critics unite in this magical city. To truly understand Amsterdam, start with these ten great things to do outside of the coffeeshop.  Cycle Around The City …

What do you picture when you think of the Netherlands? For some, this conjures up the image of cobbled wooden shoes and wheels of cheese; for others, it might bring to mind the red-lit alleyways and coffeeshops of Amsterdam city center. In reality, this country offers so much more: from beautiful nature excursions to inspirational …

The Netherlands is set to become the latest country to make the wearing of a protective face mask mandatory in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. With most European countries having already made the wearing of masks compulsory, the Netherlands is late to the party – and the decision has caused controversy amongst its citizens. …