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Amsterdam opens trailblazing skatepark for LGBTQ and women

Despite its image as an alternative sport for baggy-pantsed rebels, in Amsterdam, a unique skatepark is one of the first in the world to offer a safe space for LGBTQ skateboarders.

Moments

Flight-free travel: How Europe’s night trains and ferries compare

I travelled by overnight ferry and sleeper train in Europe to see how they compare on comfort, cost and sustainability.

Travel News

Schiphol Airport: Hundreds of flights cancelled as Storm Poly hits

A powerful summer storm has hit the Netherlands Schipol Airport killing two people and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

Destinations

Long layover? The best European airports for quick city centre trips

You can make the most of a long layover by doing a spot of sightseeing.

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Amsterdam's Rembrandt House Museum transforms into tattoo parlour

“Highbrow to lowbrow” is how Dutch tattoo artist Henk Schiffmaker describes his latest project - inking sketches by Rembrandt van Rijn onto the skin of visitors in the building the Golden Age master once called home.

Culture news

High art to body art: Rembrandt's house turned into a tattoo parlor

Amsterdam's Rembrandt House Museum has transformed one of its rooms into a tattoo parlor for a week-long residency it calls “A Poor Man’s Rembrandt,” featuring some of the city's top tattoo artists.

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Vermeer exhibition sets attendance record at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum

After 16 weeks, the record-breaking Vermeer exhibition at the Rijksmuseum has concluded, leaving an indelible mark on the art world.

Travel News

Night trains: Inside Europe's newest sleeper train service

We spoke with European Sleeper co-founder Elmer van Buuren about the challenges and triumphs in setting up his new night train company.

Destinations

Six peaceful alternatives to Europe’s tourism hotspots this summer

Want to avoid crowds and rowdy visitors? Swap Europe’s tourism hotspots for these six destinations, from Leiden to Slovenia.

Destinations

What are the most and least ‘over-touristed’ capital cities in Europe?

These are the European capital cities with the most tourists per resident.

Culture news

Amsterdam’s Iconic 3X Symbol Transformed by Mr Doodle

Acclaimed artist Sam Cox, better known as Mr. Doodle, left his distinctive mark on Amsterdam, by creating an art piece at Straat Museum. The Straat Museum is dedicated to street art in the Netherlands.

Green News

Rubbish deal? Rome to send 900 tonnes of trash to Amsterdam every week

Rome will send 900 tonnes of rubbish to Amsterdam every week. What does that mean for the planet?

Netherlands

Anger over plan to move Amsterdam’s Red Light District to suburb

Sex Workers and Amsterdam residents are teaming up against the city's plan to create a suburban "erotic centre".

Destinations

Skip Amsterdam and head to these European nightlife capitals instead

If you're still keen on visiting the Netherlands, here’s an underrated place to party.

Travel News

Watch Amsterdam’s dramatic new videos urging tourists to ‘stay away’

Amsterdam locals are fed up with drunken party tourism.

Art

The world's first AI art gallery opens in Amsterdam

The world's first AI art gallery opens in Amsterdam and has sparked controversy in the art world.

Netherlands

Amsterdam's red light district relocation proposal sparks concerns

The Amsterdam City Council wants to relocate Red Light District because of resident complaints.

Travel News

When will the new Berlin to Brussels sleeper train launch?

Europe's rail revival is in full swing. Berlin to Brussels in the latest overnight train to launch.

Travel News

Amsterdam: Schiphol airport passenger caps could affect Easter flights

KLM has said it will not cancel any flights as a result of the caps.

Culture news

Rijksmuseum to host the world's largest exhibition on Vermeer

On Friday (10 February) The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam are opening the largest exhibition on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer ever - displaying 28 of his masterpieces.

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