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Summer Edition of Amsterdam International Fashion Week Starts This Weekend

19.07.2008 05:00
If you missed the winter edition of Amsterdam International Fashion Week in January, don't fret -- the summer edition starts Saturday, July 19 and runs until Monday, July 28. Self-touted as...

Head to Amsterdam's Westerpark for Peace, Love and (Free) Ice Cream

19.07.2008 05:00
While it looks like cool temperatures and cloudy skies will dominate the weather this weekend, you're sure to find a sunny spirit in the Westerpark on Sunday. Globalicious, a world...

See Three Japanese Navy Ships in Amsterdam This Weekend

19.07.2008 05:00
This Saturday, July 19, between 1 and 4 p.m., three Japanese naval training ships will be open for the public to visit in Amsterdam. The vessels -- called "Kashima," ...

Walking Tour: Peaceful Places in Amsterdam's Southern Historical Centrum

12.07.2008 19:00
Discover quiet corners, hidden courtyards and tranquil canals on this walking tour of peaceful places in Amsterdam's Southern Historical Centrum. You'll find refreshingly serene spots in an otherwise bustling area...

Take a Day Trip to Bloemendaal aan Zee

11.07.2008 05:00
What could make you feel more removed from the grind of a city than sandy beaches and dunes as far as you can see? Head for the seaside town of...

Photos from Open Garden Days in Amsterdam

09.07.2008 12:00
Now you can finally see why Open Garden Days makes my list of top summer events in Amsterdam. Peek into some of the most beautiful green spaces in Amsterdam, most...

Happy 4th of July! Celebrate Being an American Amsterdam-Style

06.07.2008 05:00
If you're feeling nostalgic for some 4th of July fun on your Amsterdam visit, look no further than the Hard Rock Cafe to help you celebrate. The quintessentially American chain...

Early July Festivals Have Something for Everyone

04.07.2008 12:00
One of the best reasons to visit Amsterdam in the summer is the calendar full of festivals. In the heart of the season, these early July events prove that the...

US Consulate in Amsterdam Closed Friday, July 4

04.07.2008 12:00
The Consulate General of the United States in Amsterdam will be closed this Friday, July 4, for the observation of Independence Day. As a reminder, the US Consulate maintains a...

Walking Tour of Amsterdam's Eastern Canal Belt

01.07.2008 00:00
Aside from busy Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam's Eastern Canal Belt is noticeably calmer and less crowded than its western and central counterparts. You'll want to wander down peaceful Reguliersgracht all afternoon, or...

July in Amsterdam

01.07.2008 00:00
July is almost here, and that means sales on every -- and I mean every -- corner. Bargain-hunters can barely see what the stores are hawking past the huge "SALE!"...

Enjoy Free Live Music and Entertainment on Summer Weekends in the Vondelpark

29.06.2008 06:00
Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you can't enjoy live music and entertainment in Amsterdam. Until August 24, the band shell in the Vondelpark -- or as it's...

Amsterdam Hotels and Hostels near the Vondelpark

24.06.2008 11:00
For those of you who enjoy a calmer neighborhood to call home base when visiting a European city, I offer this collection of accommodations near Amsterdam's most-loved green space. Whether...

Eat, Drink and Be 'Culinairy' This Weekend in Amsterdam

20.06.2008 22:00
More than 20 local restaurants have set up shop around Museumplein for Amsterdam Culinair (website in Dutch), an annual event offering patrons a sampling of their tastiest dishes in the...

Discover Hidden Amsterdam Spaces During Open Garden Days

20.06.2008 22:00
A highlight of the summer events calendar in Amsterdam kicks off this weekend: Open Tuinen Dagen, or "Open Garden Days." This three-day open-house event offers the general public a peek...

Best Venues for Live Music in Amsterdam

17.06.2008 13:00
As a European capital of music, Amsterdam welcomes famous, infamous and completely unknown artists from rock, jazz, world and classical backgrounds. And they usually end up in one of these...

Get out and Find 'Roots' in Amsterdam!

14.06.2008 04:00
One of Amsterdam's most-anticipated summer festivals, the Amsterdam Roots Festival, begins this Saturday, June 14. The theme for the 11th edition of this internationally renowned week of world music is...

See World Press Photo Until June 22

12.06.2008 08:00
The World Press Photo exhibittion will continue in Amsterdam's Oude Kerk until Sunday, June 22. Don't miss this opportunity to see the 2007 winners of the world's largest photojournalism contest. World...

Netherlands Goes Smoke-free July 1

12.06.2008 08:00
Smokers in the Netherlands have just two weeks left to puff freely in public places. As of Tuesday, July 1, 2008, the country will enforce a ban on smoking inside...

Watch the Netherlands in Euro 2008!

07.06.2008 18:00
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Euro 2008 soccer tournament starts Saturday, June 7, with Switzerland and the Czech Republic kicking off the Group A competition. The Netherlands team...