The Magic of Amsterdam’s Christmas Markets We’re rattling through the 2023 Xmas markets, and now it’s the turn of the Netherlands. It’s been a while since I was in Amsterdam, and I think the majority of tourists visit during the…
In our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we continue our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do and see in well-known destinations. So far we’ve been shared tips on London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Oslo and Paris and forthcoming posts will…
Amsterdam is truly one of the great European cities to visit, and over the years I’ve been there seven times – running the gamut from broke inter-railer and hitch-hiker through weekend tourist from Berlin to a short break with the…
Right, let’s recap: here on Grown-up Travel Guide we’ve covered the Christmas markets of Berlin, Paris, Stockholm, New York, Copenhagen and most recently Rome. From the Italian capital we’re going to jump to funky old Amsterdam, where as you might expect there’s a mix…
As Spring slowly but surely begins to reach Europe our thoughts often turn to planning a break to enjoy the warmer weather in one of the continent’s great cities. The latest articles on Amsterdam on the GowithOh site inspired me to…
It’s hard to imagine that you’ll run out of things to do in Amsterdam if you’re just in town for a weekend break. But if you’re there for longer – or perhaps have been before – you should consider taking…
The sun is shining, there’s not a cloud in the sky. Or perhaps it’s just not raining – whatever the reason, the time has come to discover the city’s outdoor attractions. Sounds good, but you’re not talking about jogging are…