6 must-see attractions for first-time visitors to Amsterdam
Find out what to do in amsterdam on your first ever visit
Information, Inspiration and Entertainment for the Post-backpacking Generation
Information, Inspiration and Entertainment for the Post-backpacking Generation
The Netherlands
The best Christmas markets in Amsterdam
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…
Amsterdam – one of Europe’s best family destinations
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…
6 of the best…day trips from Amsterdam
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…
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Amsterdam
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…
Fun in the sun – 5 outdoor activities in Amsterdam
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…
Grown-up Travel Guide Daily Photo: NEMO Science Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
This is one of the best places to take the kids in Amsterdam, but is also worth visiting for its roof terrace in summer
Grown-up Travel Guide Daily Photo: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Grown-up Travel Guide Daily Photo: Sign in Vondelpark, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
I guess that covers it? I particularly like the distinction between acoustic music (guitars and trumpets – allowed) and amplified music or percussion instruments (CD players, drums – not allowed). And the fact that they seem to have had…
Hotel Review – Conscious Hotel Museum Square, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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…
Grown-up Travel Guide Daily Photo: City tourism logo, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
The tourist board’s slogan write large outside the Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam: Coffee shop crack-down and red light restrictions? Great!
Returning from a long but enjoyable day of sightseeing to our hotel near Museum Square and thanking our amiable host for his excellent advice which formed the basis for our wanderings, the conversation turned to the current (summer 2010)…